Antonelli superb and Leclerc close to perfect – driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the United States Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc were first and second at the US Grand Prix Championship leader Kimi Antonelli sealed his ninth victory of the season with victory at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was second and Red Bull's Max Verstappen third. Mercedes' Antonelli, 20, can become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history if he finishes ninth or higher at the Mexico City Grand Prix next weekend. Here are my ratings for how the drivers performed across the whole weekend in Texas. A superb weekend under the added pressure of having his first opportunity to seal the championship.

Produced an outstanding lap for pole and then controlled the race beautifully, making the one-stop work while many around him needed two. Very close to a perfect weekend himself. Fastest in both Friday practice sessions, qualified fourth and then raced brilliantly in his Ferrari to second, including late passes on Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Quick all weekend and put the Red Bull on the front row, but the poor start immediately made his race more difficult. Recovered well despite problems with the car and still came away with a sixth consecutive podium. Another strong weekend but