Il Brazilian Grand Prix It was one of those weekends that will remain etched in your memory, full of twists and turns, risky strategies and a tight battle between the best drivers in extreme weather conditions. The rain turned the Interlagos race into a test of skill and endurance, and gave some the chance to shine while for others it was a weekend to forget. From Max Verstappen's rediscovered dominance, who with a spectacular comeback reaffirmed his leadership, to Alpine's surprising double podium, this GP saw unexpected heroes emerge and the best reconfirmed. In light of this, let's see how the drivers' odds change at Fanta F1 after the weekend in Brazil!
Drivers who rise in value after the Brazilian GP
Max Verstappen: In one of the toughest races of the year, Max Verstappen proved once again why he deserves to be at the top of the world rankings. Starting from 17th place after a penalty, the Dutchman took just 11 laps to climb up to sixth place, overcoming opponents and obstacles as if he were on a dry track. After a long anonymous period at Fanta F1 Verstappen has beaten everyone, proving what he is capable of. He regains credits by rising to 42.
Pierre Gasly: Gasly was another of the great protagonists of the weekend, contributing to the double podium of Alpine together with Esteban Ocon. In a difficult year for the French team, the second and third place in Brazil represent a redemption as long-awaited as deserved. The rain gave theAlpine the opportunity to express the full potential of the car in uncertain conditions, and Gasly responded with a flawless race, resisting the pressure of fierce opponents. This exploit led to a revaluation of Gasly's stock, which goes up to 11 credits in Fanta F1.
George Russell: George Russell was one of the few to take full advantage of Saturday's qualifying, securing the front row alongside Lando Norris. Despite a race that was later compromised by strategy, Russell showed he had the pace and consistency to compete with the best in difficult conditions. This performance earned him an appreciation at Fanta F1, with a rising rating. Russell was one of the drivers who managed to keep calm, even when the race got complicated, confirming his value and consistency in the last races. He rises to 31.
Drivers who drop in value after Brazil
Let's now look at the drivers who disappointed, and how their Fanta F1 ratings changed after the weekend in Brazil.
Sergio Perez: While Verstappen climbed the standings and took the win, Sergio Perez had another weekend in the shadows. Starting 12th, he ended up outside the points, unable to manage the conditions and take advantage of the rain like his teammate. Perez suffered a series of errors and unfortunate strategic decisions, which relegated him to an anonymous performance, away from the spotlight and with a declining F1 Fanta rating. Once again, while Verstappen shone, Perez remained in the background. He continues to decline and reaches 21 credits.
Land Norris: Lando has shown, with a few too many mistakes, that he is not yet ready for a close world championship fight. Starting from pole, he had the opportunity to close the gap to Verstappen, but he left Brazil with an even wider gap. The difficulties in the early stages of the race and a less than incisive strategy contributed to a disappointing performance, and now he is again over 60 points behind Verstappen. Norris's Fantasy F1 rating has suffered, reflecting a missed opportunity in a race that could have changed the course of the season. He returns to 40 credits.
Nico Hulkenberg: Nico Hulkenberg was a shadow of himself in Brazil. The comparison with the young Oliver Bearman highlighted a drop in performance for the German driver, who was constantly in difficulty and far from the points zone. Hulkenberg struggled to find the right balance in the rainy conditions, and his Fanta F1 rating fell reflecting a season made up of many highs but also lows. Especially at this stage.
