This season the grill of pilots of the Formula 1 has four World Champions who accumulate ten titles between them, but also with young talents who have marveled in the lower categories and have the support of the big brands.
Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen, Max Verstappen, Esteban Ocon or Stoffel Vandoorne are just some of the great names of a grill that does not lack talent. But, have all been at the height of what was expected of them? we Begin the analysis.
20th – Jolyon Palmer
Few will disagree with granting the british pilot the dubious honour of being the worst pilot of this first half of the season. It is true that Palmer has suffered numerous mechanical problems, but also what it is that has committed countless driving errors and, above all, that at no time of the season has shown a similar level to his team-mate.
Renault aims this season is to finish among the top five teams in the constructors ‘ championship, but with Jolyon Palmer current is, put simply, a chimera. Jolyon managed to make progress in the second half of last season, but with the step about cars are much more demanding and the arrival of a companion high-level, the level of Palmer has been in evidence and it only remains to know if it will bounce of the Formula 1 at the end of the season or Renault come around and try to save the temporada.
| Estadísticas | Jolyon Palmer |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 0 |
| average Position classification | 15.55 |
| Position the middle of the race | 12.29 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.188 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 3 |
| Palmer – Hülkenberg (in classification) | 0-10 |
19th – Daniil Kvyat
It is true that the Russian pilot is keeping the type in classification with respect to Carlos Sainz, but there are certain aspects that hamper its performance in an alarming way. We must not forget that Daniil Kvyat is serving his fourth year in Formula 1 and that has already stepped on the podium thanks to your step by Red Bull.
, so that after eleven Major Awards, their own points of penalty on your license is greater than the points in the championship says it all. Kvyat is completing one more season typical of a rookie as Stroll, accidents, errors of judgment and piloting, and a troubling inconsistency in the race. If the program of young pilots of Red Bull were in better shape, the Russian would no longer be in Toro Rosso.
| Statistics | Daniil Kvyat |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 4 |
| average Position classification | 12.18 |
| Position the middle of the race | 12.25 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.716 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 4 |
| Kvyat – Sainz (in classification) | 5-6 |
18 – Marcus Ericsson
The pilot swede is another who already has enough experience to have shown, at least, something of consistency in their performance. Pascal Wehrlein has dominated in all possible circumstances and, to top it all off, it has been the subject of some controversy to another with the team. Marcus Ericsson meets in the occasions, but never surprised positivamente.
| Estadísticas | Marcus Ericsson |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 0 |
| average Position classification | 18.00 |
| Position the middle of the race | 13.75 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.986 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 3 |
| Ericsson – Wehrlein (in classification) | 2-7 |
17th – Stoffel Vandoorne
The belgian driver is, without a doubt, one of the great talents of his generation and its arrival at McLaren was something very expected. In addition, Vandoorne has had a preparation unbeatable, with two seasons of GP2 and Super Formula, in addition to replace Fernando Alonso in the Bahrain Grand Prix last year and hundreds of hours in the simulator and as part of the team in the factory and at the races.
As a counterpart, the belgian must face the possibly the worst opponent possible in your own team and the terrible reliability problems of the McLaren-Honda have not contributed to that Stoffel Vandoorne find a rhythm and settle in the category.
however, Large Awards such as the Monaco, with Jenson Button as partner, we have done a lot of damage at the time of committing two errors fat in the key moments of the weekend: qualifying and race, letting out a few points that should be yours. What about the rest? discreet as much.
| Statistics | Stoffel Vandoorne |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 1 |
| average Position classification | 14.82 |
| Position the middle of the race | 12.29 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.558 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 3 |
| Vandoorne – Alonso (in classification) | 1-9 |
16th – Lance Stroll
The start of the season of the canadian was as the script called for in a pilot that, for many millions that have been spent on making miles with the Williams of 2014, does not have the experience to compete with cars powerful or has experienced the pressure of having to get the most out of them.
Lance Stroll had a lot of in a hurry to get to the Formula 1 -not wanting to go through the Formula 2 – and that has led to that, surely, has done so in the season least conducive to a policy change that has returned to the category to the times in which the cars proved to be a true challenge for the pilot.
But at least we have seen a noticeable change in his performance from Canada with the Grand Prize of Azerbaijan as a shining moment of the year, not only for his podium in favourable circumstances, but his maturity throughout the weekend on a circuit very complex. Without any errors, with speed and ending in the race. The trend is ascending, but at this stage of the season, not enough to be better valorado.
| Estadísticas | Lance Stroll |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 1 |
| Puntos | 18 |
| average Position classification | 15.00 |
| Position the middle of the race | 11.75 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.616 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 4 |
| Stroll – Massa (in classification) | 1-9 |
15 – Kevin Magnussen
The pilot Danish has provided Haas greater depth, and a second pilot with which to obtain points, plus a counterpoint to Romain Grosjean who has ability to adapt to the circumstances of the car.
The brake problems have not generally been a problem for Kevin Magnussen, however, has not been able to match the speed of his teammate and has scored in two races less, this being an indication of course that the Danish is a pilot more discreet on the radio, but also on the track.
| Statistics | Kevin Magnussen |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 11 |
| average Position classification | 15.09 |
| Position the middle of the race | 11.13 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.773 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 3 |
| Magnussen – Grosjean (in classification) | 4-7 |
14 – Kimi Räikkönen
One more year, Kimi Räikkönen is one of the biggest disappointments of the season, being grossly outdone by his team-mate in all conditions. Its chronic management problems tires are still present even with a car as nice in that sense as the SF70-H. And it is that it gives you the feeling that Kimi has reached a point in which it doesn’t even matter how good the car, as there will always be drawbacks.
Really, Kimi has only rendered to the level that is supposed to be a pilot so much talent in the Monaco Grand Prix, but Ferrari is very clear who the leader is and at least the Finnish acts as perfect squire the few times that brings out the sufficient velocity as to stand in the way of the Mercedes.
¿Renew one more year? Surely yes, and it is very likely that a large part of the blame has Charles Leclerc, not the own Kimi. What to bring to a pilot of transition with such talent knocking on the door in 2019?
| Statistics | Kimi Räikkönen |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 1 |
| Turns rápidas | 2 |
| Podios | 4 |
| Puntos | 116 |
| average Position classification | 3.18 |
| Position the middle of the race | 4.90 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.975 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 133 |
| Abandonos | 2 |
| Räikkönen – Vettel (in classification) | 3-8 |
13th – Romain Grosjean
The weak points of Grosjean are coming to the fore in a way very evident in Haas, who has spent months trying to meet without success the needs of the French. Romain has a riding style that requires a braking very late that helps to start the rotation of the rear of the car on the curve, but that makes the brakes overheat because the cooling system of the Haas is not able to compensate for it.
That is hampering a lot to Grosjean, who does not have confidence in the key point of his mode of riding, but, despite this, is dominating his team-mate with relative comfort, again being the leader of the team.
| Statistics | Romain Grosjean |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 18 |
| average Position classification | 12.45 |
| Position the middle of the race | 9.88 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.530 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 3 |
| Grosjean – Magnussen (in classification) | 7-4 |
12 – Felipe Massa
With the departure of Valtteri Bottas to Mercedes, Felipe Massa had to postpone its withdrawal from Formula 1 at least one more year and it is certain that it is complying with note this year, although it is obvious that the difficulties of your partner help to smooth the weak points of the brazilian.
Until the time is dominating clearly in classification, ensuring points to a team that, on the other hand, promised more of what you are getting. Philip, in the background, is always the same, alternating good performances with others in which one wonders if he was present at the race. Without large errors. Also without big aciertos.
| Estadísticas | Felipe Massa |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 23 |
| average Position classification | 9.90 |
| Position the middle of the race | 9.50 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.514 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 2 |
| Massa – Stroll (in classification) | 9-1 |
11th – Pascal Wehrlein
For some reason Pascal Wehrlein begins to be one of those pilots that tend to go unnoticed, but what is certain is that this year is fulfilling to note at Sauber.
Present in Q2 in three of their nine entries this year, being the clear reference of the team at the time of evaluating the car and has taken advantage of the two opportunities to enter in the points that he has had this year: Spain and Azerbaijan. What you can ask for better results? In absoluto.
| Estadísticas | Pascal Wehrlein |
|---|---|
| Victorias | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Turns rápidas | 0 |
| Podios | 0 |
| Puntos | 5 |
| average Position classification | 17.33 |
| Position the middle of the race | 13.25 |
| Kilometers completed | 2.586 |
| Kilometres in cabeza | 0 |
| Abandonos | 1 |
| Wehrlein – Ericsson (in clasificación) | 7-2 |
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