Here we are, the championship is about to resume after the summer break. Red Bull, although still in the lead with Max Verstappen, in this first part of the season had to face a rapidly growing McLaren, capable of entering the fight at the top with enviable consistency. Norris and Piastri led McLaren to wheel-to-wheel battle with the Red Bull, demonstrating that the fight for the builder title it is more open than ever. At the same time, the unpredictability of the results race after race has made the championship uncertain, without a real favorite on the track, and this has also had a significant impact on Fanta F1. The choice of drivers has become more complicated, with several contenders proving to be surprises, both in terms of their performances and the increase in their prices. We see three revelation drivers in this first part of the season at Fanta F1.
Lando Norris: the new contender
Lando Norris has had an amazing season so far. McLaren, who did not start with a winning car, showed notable improvement thanks to the consistency and determination of the young British driver. Despite a solid, but not dominant, start, Norris managed to become a regular on the podium, winning his first career race in Miami, an event that marked a turning point in his season. With a series of impressive performances, Norris earned second place in the drivers' standings, behind only Max Verstappen, and saw his Fanta F1 stock rise. His ability to exploit opportunities and put pressure on the top teams has made him one of the most interesting drivers to follow for the rest of the season.
Lewis Hamilton: the return of the champion
Lewis Hamilton has proven once again why he is one of the best drivers of all time. After an uphill start to the season, the seven-time world champion has found his pace, taking two victories and four podiums in the last five Grands Prix. Mercedes, once again competitive after some initial difficulties, gave Hamilton the chance to demonstrate all his talent, and he did not disappoint. At Fanta F1, Hamilton proved to be a solid choice, with performances that exceeded expectations and an ever-growing share price. Despite rumors of a possible farewell to Mercedes, Hamilton has shown that he does not want to leave any stone unturned this season.
Nico Hulkenberg: the unexpected protagonist of Haas
Nico Hulkenberg has been one of the most pleasant surprises this season. Returning to the grid full-time after a few years as a reserve, the German driver was able to make the most of every opportunity, bringing his Haas into the top 10 several times in both qualifying and the race. Two consecutive sixth places in Austria and Silverstone represented the high points of his season, allowing him to overtake both Red Bull drivers in the championship at the summer break. Hulkenberg also impressed at Fanta F1, where he saw his price rise thanks to a consistency of results that few expected. With an average of +5.71 points per game, Nico represented a winning bet for many Fantasy Managers.
These three drivers, with their surprising performances, animated the first part of the season and made Fanta F1 more exciting than ever. With ten more races to go, it will be interesting to see if they can maintain their momentum and continue to surprise, both on the track and at Fanta F1.
