SEASONS / 2021

2021 Season — Ranked

25 races scored. Ranked by watchability score.

SEASON MEDIAN

73.5

avg 69.9 · 22 races

TYPICAL RANGE

64.75–87.25

middle 50% · spread 22.5pts

BEST RACE

Brazilian GP

93/100

WORST RACE

Belgian GP

8/100

Brazilian GPSPRINT

Hamilton's legendary comeback from 10th delivered an instant classic with championship-defining wheel-to-wheel battles

Saudi Arabian GP

Chaotic title fight thriller with multiple restarts and controversial collisions

Season-opening thriller delivers championship-defining battle and record viewership

A chaotic masterpiece delivering first-time winner drama and championship fireworks

Hamilton's masterclass from 10th delivers thrilling championship battle in Brazil

Thrilling title fight chaos as tyre failures and brake magic deliver an epic finale

Emilia Romagna GP

A rain-soaked thriller featuring spectacular mistakes, dramatic recoveries, and championship-defining battles

British GPSPRINT

Championship rivals collided at 180mph, sparking controversy and drama that overshadowed a late-race thriller

McLaren's breakthrough 1-2 triumph overshadowed only by another explosive championship rivals collision

Late rain chaos delivered Hamilton's 100th win while denying Norris his first in dramatic fashion

Italian GPSPRINT

McLaren's drought-breaking 1-2 triumph overshadowed by explosive championship rivals collision

The most controversial championship decider in F1 history

Strategic masterclass delivers unexpected thrills at maligned Paul Ricard

Championship collision defines inaugural sprint weekend

Verstappen delivers fairy-tale home victory amid electric Orange Army atmosphere

United States GP

Verstappen edges Hamilton in strategic battle as Red Bull's undercut delivers crucial championship victory

Hamilton's recovery drive from third to victory showcased championship quality

Strategic masterclass as Mercedes outfoxed Red Bull in a gripping battle

A strategic race with late puncture drama and Alonso's emotional podium return

Championship-swinging strategic battle delivered redemption story and title momentum shift

Verstappen cruised to dominant victory while battles unfolded behind in mixed reception race

Verstappen's dominant drive overshadowed by home hero Perez's historic podium in fairly processional action

Verstappen dominates in a processional race that failed to deliver excitement

A processional race saved only by pre-race drama

Formula 1's most controversial non-race featuring three laps behind the safety car