Lando Norris demoted and Lewis Hamilton boosted in updated F1 ranking

Lewis Hamilton’s strong start to the 2026 season has been reflected
in an update to the rankings of the EA Sports F1 game. A few weeks
ago, the new 2026 DLC dropped, which introduced the new package
covering the updated cars, drivers and teams. As part of the
update, Max Verstappen was the highest-rated driver with a rating
of 95 and was followed by Lando Norris (94), George Russell (93),
and Charles Leclerc (92). However, there were some notable ratings
that stood out, particularly Kimi Antonelli. The Italian has no
doubt been the star performer of the season so far, with five wins
in the opening seven rounds. Upon the launch, Antonelli was given a
rating of 83, placing him below names such as Sergio Perez, Esteban
Ocon and Valtteri Bottas. However, both Antonelli and Hamilton are
among those who have been boosted by the new ratings, with
Antonelli moving up five figures to 88. Hamilton, meanwhile, has
moved up to 92 on the back of his maiden race win for Ferrari.
Reigning champion Lando Norris has dropped two ratings, while
George Russell, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon are among those
demoted. Check out the old and new ratings for all drivers below!
Updated Ratings in F1 25: 2026 Season Pack