There were many surprises at Fanta F1 after the Spanish GP. Some positive, like the extraordinary fifth place of Nico Hulkenberg. Others, unfortunately, negative, like the third consecutive zero for Kimi Antonelli. Compared to previous years, the Montmélo circuit managed to provide a few more emotions, reserving some twists even for those fantasy managers who, with fifteen laps to go, had already counted their losses. Let's see together, therefore, which drivers have risen in value and those who, instead, have lost a bit of shine.
Who gets on Fanta F1 after the Spanish GP
Nico Hulkenberg + 1
The German Sauber expert is no stranger to these performances. To the enthusiasts, both male and female, Nico Hulkenberg continues to impart important lessons: never give up and always give the best of yourself, especially when no one expects it. Perhaps, if you like, this is a bit of a summary of the career of the number 27 in Formula 1. Surprise everyone, with the awareness of passing, too many times, unobserved. This time too the German did not hold back, earning himself an unexpected fifth place after a nice overtaking on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari at the end. Many, then, the points brought to his fantasy managers: well 25 thanks to multiple bonuses collected, including that which is due each weekend to the driver who gained the most positions compared to the starting grid, which is worth 3 points. In short, if Sauber were to prove so competitive in the coming weekends, it will be impossible not to take into account Nico Hulkenberg, who thus rises one point in the odds.
NEW VALUE: 12 YAW
Oscar Piastri + 1
It's almost there now a regular guest of this column: the young Australian driver conquers the pole position, the fastest lap and the victory of the Spanish GP. At Fanta F1, instead, is confirmed as the best driver on the grid to field. Even in Catalonia, Piastri was the driver who brought more points to his fantasy managers than all his colleagues. 33 points, in which those earned thanks to the comparison won on the track against his teammate, Lando Norris. A result that is worth a lot 2 points more to take into account. At the moment, Oscar Piastri seems to be the driver to beat: he is the fittest on board the most performing car. Two advantages that the young Australian manages to manage with a certain coldness, which leads him, very often, to celebrate his results with a certain detachment. Piastri, master of his destiny, rises another point in the ratings.
NEW VALUE: 38 YAW
Charles Leclerc + 1
He does what he can with what he has. Charles Leclerc leads a race on the attack who, also thanks to a bit of luck, manages to grab an excellent third place, which, before the safety car caused by Antonelli's retirement, seemed anything but accessible. Another seasonal podium after the one achieved in Monaco, thus concluding a hat-trick of races with appreciable results. And what about Fanta F1? After the Spanish GP, the Monegasque has handed over to his fantasy managers 24 points, also obtained thanks to the comeback that started from the seventh position on the grid. Points also for the comparison won with Lewis Hamilton, who instead got lost in a race that was too dull. Leclerc, who is also one of the most chosen pilots from Yaw Club users, thus sees its share price rise by one point.
NEW VALUE: 36 YAW
And who's getting off instead?
Lance Stroll -1
Who has read the article on pilots not to be deployed to Fanta F1 for the Spanish GP for sure he was saved from the malus by Lance Stroll. The Canadian from Aston Martin is losing that shine, perhaps even lucky, he had during the first Grand Prix of this season. In qualifia is beaten by his teammate, Fernando Alonso, and, above all, the next day he is unable to take part in the race. The cause is to be traced back to the injury he had to his wrists two years ago, for which yesterday, June 2, the pilot had to undergo further surgery. Some rumours, then, speak of a heavy disagreement had between Stroll and his team after the elimination from Q2, with the Canadian who would have damaged some equipment in the pits. The injury, according to a spokesperson of the team, does not seem to be connected to the driver's turbulent behavior. However, the passive of -9 points given to his fantasy managers. For this reason, Stroll drops one point in the odds.
NEW VALUE: 9 YAW
Andrea Kimi Antonelli -1
The second trio of races of the season ended very badly for Antonelli. The young driver from Bologna was forced to retire for the second time in three races. Just like in Imola, his Mercedes it went out once again, leading him to finish the race in the gravel. Yet, after a subdued weekend in Monaco, Antonelli seemed to have retraced his steps. But no, Retirement in the race and heavy penalty for his ghost-mangers, to whom he brings a bad one -7, nullifying the points he had earned on Saturday thanks to his access to Q3. The Italian driver's rating thus drops by one point.
NEW VALUE: 20 YAW
Alexander Albon – 1
It has been said several times on these screens: Albon and Williams are the real surprise of this first part of 2025. This time, however, the driver of the English team is his first appearance among the drivers who are losing their ratings after a lacklustre weekend. Also to blame is the poor pace that his car demonstrated both in qualifying and in the race. And yet Sainz, his stablemate, had indirectly warned the fantasy managers during the press conference last Thursday: the Barcelona circuit would have been difficult to digest for the single-seaters of the historic English team. And so it was, but Albon in the race he also put his own spin on it. In addition to the withdrawal, which at Fanta F1 is a penalty of 10 points, the driver of Thai origin also received a penalty for the contact he had with Lawson, depriving his fantasy managers another 5 points. And so after having recorded a deficit of -14 points Overall, Alex Albon sees his stock drop by one yaw.
NEW VALUE: 16 YAW
