Edd Straw Puts Hamilton 1st in 22-Driver Monaco Rankings After Chaotic 2026 GP
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Updated · The Race · Jun 8
Edd Straw Puts Hamilton 1st in 22-Driver Monaco Rankings After Chaotic 2026 GP
3 articles · Updated · The Race · Jun 8
Summary
Lewis Hamilton topped Edd Straw’s 22-driver ranking after converting pole into victory and delivering what Straw called his most complete Formula 1 weekend yet.
Hamilton earned No. 1 by overturning Friday form against George Russell, excelling in Q3 and then handling two standing starts, a safety-car restart and Mercedes’ pace advantage without error.
Isack Hadjar ranked second despite a DNF after qualifying within 0.05 seconds of pole, while Liam Lawson took third for turning 10th on the grid into fifth with a faultless race.
Charles Leclerc placed fourth after finishing second for Ferrari, ahead of Pierre Gasly in fifth; Straw’s list diverged sharply from the result sheet because penalties, retirements and red flags reshaped Monaco’s order.
The ranking judged the full weekend rather than raw finishing position, weighing pace, racecraft, consistency, mistakes and how closely each of the 22 drivers matched their car’s maximum potential.