The long-awaited Formula 1 simulation racing game F1 23 was released on June 16 by EA Sports. While Formula One fans are wondering what the game’s new features are, there is also curiosity about the F1 23 driver ratings.
2022’s World champion Max Verstappen is top of the rankings, but he won’t have it all his own way, as 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 icon Fernando Alonso occupy the second and third spots, respectively.
The ratings in F1 23 take into account four categories: pace, racecraft, experience, and awareness. In order to earn the highest rating possible, a driver must have an excellent combination of all four of these categories. Those who perform well in qualifying will also earn extra points that they can use to improve their race position. Additionally, drivers will have their ratings adjusted throughout the year based on their performance in actual races.
Here are all the Formula One drivers’ F1 23 driver ratings:
| Driver | RTG | Experience | Racecraft | Awareness | Pace |
| Max Verstappen | 94 | 84 | 97 | 85 | 95 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 92 | 97 | 94 | 94 | 90 |
| Fernando Alonso | 92 | 99 | 91 | 78 | 93 |
| Sergio Perez | 89 | 91 | 93 | 86 | 87 |
| Charles Leclerc | 89 | 77 | 92 | 85 | 90 |
| Lando Norris | 89 | 76 | 91 | 79 | 91 |
| Carlos Sainz Jr. | 88 | 84 | 92 | 81 | 87 |
| George Russell | 88 | 76 | 87 | 83 | 91 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 87 | 88 | 86 | 97 | 86 |
| Esteban Ocon | 86 | 77 | 92 | 76 | 86 |
| Pierre Gasly | 85 | 78 | 89 | 76 | 85 |
| Lance Stroll | 84 | 79 | 91 | 78 | 81 |
| Alex Albon | 83 | 75 | 81 | 78 | 86 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | 83 | 69 | 79 | 75 | 87 |
| Kevin Magnussen | 81 | 81 | 79 | 85 | 82 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | 80 | 86 | 79 | 81 | 80 |
| Zhou Guanyu | 78 | 63 | 78 | 74 | 81 |
| Oscar Piastri | 74 | 74 | 73 | 79 | 77 |
| Logan Sargeant | 71 | 48 | 84 | 75 | 67 |
| Nyck De Vries | 71 | 50 | 84 | 75 | 67 |
It’s an interesting list, and there are plenty of surprises-both good and bad – to be found. I suspect some of the players’ ratings might be a little high at launch, but I’m sure fans will continue to debate the rankings as the season unfolds.
If you’re excited for F1 23 to arrive, be sure to stay tuned to Lawod’s Formula 1 page to read about some of the more exciting new guides and reviews. And if you’re eager to get your hands on it, you can get F1 23 from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Store, Steam, EA App, and Epic Games.
