FORMULA 1 2017: UPDATE DRIVER STANDINGS
The Formula 1 season of 2017 has brought many surprises so far. Here is the current driver standings, as updated after the last race:
1. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) - 256 points
After a slow start to the season, Vettel has been on fire, winning the last four races in a row. He now has a healthy lead over his nearest rival.
2. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain) - 238 points
Hamilton has been Vettel's main rival all season, but he has been unable to match the German's recent form. He will need to close the gap soon if he wants to win the title.
3. Valtteri Bottas (Finland) - 205 points
Bottas has been a solid performer all season, and he has taken advantage of Hamilton's struggles to move up into third place.
4. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) - 177 points
Ricciardo has been the best of the rest so far this season, and he is the only driver to have won a race outside of Mercedes and Ferrari.
5. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) - 153 points
Raikkonen has been a disappointment this season, and he has been outperformed by his teammate Vettel all year.
6. Max Verstappen (Netherlands) - 148 points
Verstappen has been one of the most impressive drivers on the grid this season, and he has shown that he has the potential to be a future world champion.
7. Sergio Perez (Mexico) - 98 points
Perez has been a consistent performer all season, and he has been rewarded with a new contract with Force India.
8. Esteban Ocon (France) - 87 points
Ocon has been another impressive rookie this season, and he has shown that he has the potential to be a future star.
9. Carlos Sainz (Spain) - 75 points
Sainz has had a solid season so far, and he has been the best of the midfield drivers.
10. Nico Hulkenberg (Germany) - 73 points
Hulkenberg has been a disappointment this season, and he has been outperformed by his teammate Perez all year.
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