
History · Driver seasons
Every season for every driver — championship arc, races, results, signature moments, and how the year played out.
Nico Hülkenberg's 2017 season marked his debut with Renault, delivering consistent midfield points finishes and securing 10th in the WDC despite six reliability-induced DNFs.
Nico Hülkenberg's 2018 season with Renault saw him secure a career-best 7th in the WDC, consistently leading the midfield despite a notable seven retirements.
Nico Hülkenberg's 2019 season with Renault concluded his tenure with the team, marked by 37 points, a 14th-place finish, and persistent reliability challenges.
Oliver Bearman's 2024 Formula 1 season was a concise yet impactful demonstration of his potential, marked by an unexpected debut with Ferrari and subsequent outings with Haas.
Oliver Bearman's 2025 season with Haas was a tale of two distinct halves, beginning with inconsistent points before a mid-season slump and culminating in a significant late-year surge, securing 13th in the Drivers' Championship with 41 points.
Oliver Bearman's 2026 season with Haas was a compact five-race campaign, yielding 18 points and a ninth-place championship finish, highlighted by a fifth-place in China.
Oscar Piastri's 2023 debut season was a compelling display of rapid adaptation, marked by McLaren's significant mid-year car upgrades and his emergence as a podium contender.
Oscar Piastri's 2024 season saw him cement his position at McLaren with two victories and eight podiums, securing fourth in the Drivers' Championship.
Oscar Piastri's 2025 season saw him establish himself as a consistent front-runner with McLaren, securing seven victories and a third-place finish in the Drivers' Championship.
Oscar Piastri's 2026 season with McLaren was a narrative of resilience, overcoming two early DNFs to secure two podiums within the first five races and placing 6th in the championship.
Pierre Gasly's 2017 was a brief, late-season debut with Toro Rosso, marked by consistent midfield finishes but no points, providing initial F1 experience.
Pierre Gasly's 2018 season with Scuderia Toro Rosso showcased his potential, securing 29 points and a 15th-place finish in the Drivers' Championship amidst the team's transition to Honda power.
Pierre Gasly's 2019 F1 season was defined by a mid-season demotion from Red Bull Racing to Toro Rosso, where he subsequently secured his first career podium.
Pierre Gasly's 2020 season with AlphaTauri was defined by his maiden Formula 1 victory at Monza, a standout performance that secured 10th in the WDC with 75 points.
Pierre Gasly's 2021 Formula 1 season with Scuderia AlphaTauri was a masterclass in consistent midfield performance, securing 110 points and a pivotal podium finish.
Pierre Gasly's 2022 season was characterized by AlphaTauri's struggle with the new ground-effect regulations, yielding a P14 finish with 23 points and no podiums.
Pierre Gasly's debut season with Alpine in 2023 was marked by a significant podium finish at Zandvoort and a consistent points haul, culminating in 11th in the championship.
Pierre Gasly's 2024 season with Alpine was defined by a stark contrast between a challenging initial phase with an underperforming car and a remarkable late-season resurgence, culminating in a podium finish.
Pierre Gasly's 2025 season with Alpine yielded 22 points and an 18th-place finish in the Drivers' Championship, a campaign marked by flashes of pace amidst consistent midfield challenges.
Pierre Gasly's 2026 Formula 1 season with Alpine saw him navigate the significant regulatory shift, establishing a consistent points-scoring presence in the early rounds despite a mid-season DNF.
Yuki Tsunoda's 2021 debut season with Scuderia AlphaTauri was a learning curve, showcasing raw speed and aggressive driving alongside a tendency for errors, finishing 14th with 32 points.
Yuki Tsunoda's 2022 season with AlphaTauri was a sophomore year marked by flashes of pace, but ultimately hampered by reliability issues and a struggle for consistent points in the new ground-effect era.
Yuki Tsunoda's 2023 season with Scuderia AlphaTauri saw him consistently outperform his machinery, securing 17 points and a 14th-place finish in the Drivers' Championship.
Yuki Tsunoda's 2024 season with Racing Bulls saw him secure 30 points and a 12th-place championship finish, marked by consistent midfield scoring and notable qualifying efforts.
Yuki Tsunoda's 2025 season was defined by an unexpected mid-season promotion to Red Bull Racing, where he secured 33 points and finished 17th in the Drivers' Championship.
Yuki Tsunoda's 2026 season was defined by his adaptation to the new technical regulations and a reset power unit landscape at RB, demanding a fresh approach.
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