Why did Alex Albon joke about Carlos Sainz's past team? Read ahead to know more.
The Formula 1 2025 ratings are out ahead of the launch of the newest F1 game. The drivers came to know about their ratings and their reactions were hilarious. Some drivers were serious and some were sad. While, other drivers were in for a shock at their ratings in game. Carlos Sainz was among the few drivers who was clearly in awe with his ratings. Sainz has a rating of 90 in the F1 2025 game. He has been a part of the spotlight in 2025.
Carlos Sainz moved to Williams in 2025. He previously drove at Ferrari but Lewis Hamilton’s entry intro the team in 2025 meant the end of his contract. Against all expectations, Sainz became a part of Williams in 2025. He is back on track after a shaky start to his season. Sainz is a reliable asset to his team as a driver and impromptu strategist. His F1 2025 game rating was a pleasant shock to the Spaniard. But his fun loving teammate, Alex Albon, had some other ideas.
Alex Albon, the de facto number 1 driver for Williams for years, is the newest teammate racing with Carlos Sainz. The duo already have a great synergy and are contributing regularly to their team’s points. In a reaction video after the F1 2025 ratings were out, Sainz and Albon were reviewing their ratings.
During a shocking but wholesome turn of events, Sainz came to know that he has rating of 90 in F1 2025. And in comparison, Lewis Hamilton who is currently at Ferrari, has a rating of 89.
Sainz was on cloud nine as he started marveling over his newest ratings. He also said that he was rated higher than the “GOAT”, emphasizing Lewis’s stature in the paddock. At this crucial moment, Alex Albon decided to comment on Sainz’s current situation-
“You’ve been replaced and you’re rated higher!”
While Alex Albon got into a fit of laughter, Sainz who was previously calling himself a “legend” was ridden with disappointment. Alex Albon had a rating of 83 and he definitely did not like it. He was in complete bewilderment while he thought about what he did to deserve such a low rating.
Alex Albon was not the only driver who did not agree with his ratings in the game. Isack Hadjar only received a rating on 68. Hadjar has been among the better rookies this season. He has claimed points and demonstrated himself a complete driver ready for Formula 1. Even Kimi Antonelli, believed that the new rating was unfair to Hajdar.
Although, Max Verstappen took the lead away even in the F1 2025 ratings. He is the highest rated driver in the game with a rating of 95. Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and George Russell are also a part of the top-5. But it is surprising to see that, the championship leader, Oscar Piastri is only rated 87 in the game. On the other hand, the Super Rookie- Kimi Antonelli has a rating of merely 72.
