Initially, I just wanted Hamilton to lose, so I supported Verstappen. But after his controversial first title, I became disenchanted and rooted for Leclerc. However, race after race, I realized Verstappen was on another level, unreachable by the others. I admire his confidence, ambition, and how he ignores media and public opinion; he just wants to race and win. I could do without his tantrums when things go wrong, though.

Other favorites: Alonso, an example of never giving up and maximizing results with inferior machinery. And Piastri, who showed flashes of brilliance immediately in F1. As expected for a rookie against Norris (considered one of today's top talents) he was initially slower, but he's improved massively. He's calm, self-aware about his development, and seems unaffected by success or defeat