A Las Vegas, Max Verstappen took his fourth world title with a sad fifth place, a symbolic conclusion to a season in which his talent even overcame the difficulties of a Red Bull that was less dominant than in the past. In the heart of the city of the game, however, the scene was stolen by a Mercedes in great form and a grand prix full of overtaking and dramatic twists. Between those who shone and those who slipped into the shadows, let's see how the odds change at Fanta F1 after the Las Vegas weekend.
Pilots who rise in value after Las Vegas
George Russell was the king of the Las Vegas weekend, taking pole, victory and confirming himself as one of the most complete drivers in the Circus. An impeccable race in which he managed pace and tires with the precision of a champion, resisting the comeback of his teammate and giving Mercedes the 60th one-two in its history. Russell proved to be a winning bet for those who bet on him in Fanta F1, and his value can only rise to 32 credits.
Near him, Lewis Hamilton gave a textbook performance. After a disastrous qualifying, the seven-time world champion staged an extraordinary comeback, recovering from tenth on the grid to finish second. Fast lap after fast lap, perfect tire management and unparalleled determination: Hamilton proved he was still at the top, just when the critics thought he was finished. He also rises to 32 credits, like Russell.
Nico Hulkenberg, finally, was one of the most pleasant surprises of the Las Vegas GP. Thanks to an intelligent strategy and a solid race pace, the German brought the Haas in the points zone, allowing the team to overtake Alpine in the constructors' championship. An important result for a team that is fighting tooth and nail for sixth place. It rises to 15 credits.
Pilots Who Drop in Ratings After Las Vegas
Lando Norris he didn't shine in Las Vegas, and his subdued weekend reflects a McLaren in clear difficulty. The English team, which hasn't won in four races, has been unable to compete with Ferrari and Mercedes, leaving its drivers at the mercy of their opponents. Norris, who since mid-season seemed to be Verstappen's only real rival, has seen his season slip away without ever really being in the running for the drivers' title. He drops to 39.
The Oscar piastri had an anonymous weekend. Penalized by an uncompetitive McLaren and a penalty for an incorrect grid position, the Australian was never a factor in the race. His rookie season remains positive, but the last GPs are highlighting the difficulties of a team that seems to have lost momentum. He also drops to 34 credits.
Finally, Sergio Perez continues to live a nightmare. The Mexican, who started from the back, managed to recover up to ninth position, but the gap with his teammate and the difficulties of Red Bull are now evident. Las Vegas confirms a negative trend that seems to have definitively marked his season. He continues to fall, reaching 20 credits.
