F1, Belgium GP 2019: Driver Ratings 

#2 Ferrari

Charles Leclerc took an emphatic maiden victory from pole position

Charles Leclerc - P1

Charles Leclerc seemed a man determined to get his maiden victory during the race at Spa. The 21-year-old, maintained the lead at the start, even as his teammate tussled with Lewis Hamilton for second place. He was watchful during the restart as the safety car went back in, staying ahead of the rest of the field.

A lockup during the middle of the race as he was well ahead of the rest of the pack was probably the only mistake the Monegasque driver made. By the end, he ensured there was enough life left in his tyres to fight off a rapidly approaching Lewis Hamilton.

Driver Rating – 9/10

Sebastian Vettel - P4

Sebastian Vettel drove more for the team than for himself today. He was a part of a tussle with Lewis Hamilton for the second place during the initial stages of the race. Vettel’s defensive skills were on display during the entire Grand Prix and he did well for the most part.

An early tyre change enabled him to successfully implement an undercut on his teammate. As Charles caught up to him on fresher rubber, he moved off to the side to let him pass as per team orders. Instead of pitting again immediately after, the German was asked to stay out in order to stall Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas for a few laps and he did exactly that.

Driver Rating – 7/10