Two-thirds of the way through the 2025 season and, beyond the race for the drivers’ championship, the midfield battle continues apace as we leave the European season behind. Next, the streets of Baku and a glance at the top 10 on the leaderboard highlights one star performer, exceeding expectations and then some.
Williams’ Alex Albon is not just 54 points ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz, who is enduring a difficult first campaign at the Grove-based outfit. Nor is he only higher than Nico Hulkenberg and Isack Hadjar, both of whom recorded 15 points with memorable podiums in recent months.