It’s the Season 1 Finale of Reading the Grid — and we’re closing out the 2025 Formula 1 season the only way that feels right: with our Definitive Racing Superlatives (DRS) Awards. 🏆

From the best and worst races of the year to Driver of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, and the moments that stole — or shattered — our hearts, we break down everything that defined one of the most chaotic and emotionally charged F1 seasons in recent memory.

We revisit unforgettable highs like Nico Hülkenberg’s long-awaited podium, Ferrari’s historic double disqualification, McLaren’s controversial team orders, and Max Verstappen’s improbable championship comeback — alongside baffling strategy calls,  ...