F1 Chinese GP Driver Ratings: Lewis Hamilton rules at Shanghai, Ferrari play catch-up to Mercedes

#7 Racing Point: Sergio Perez - 8th

F1 Grand Prix of China - Qualifying

Perez, it ought to be said, was among the few drivers in the midfield who enjoyed a solid race. Beginning the 1000th F1 Grand Prix from 12th, the Racing Point driver should be credited for keeping up pace with the other battlers, while displaying temerity as he salvaged a solid eighth placed finish.

More importantly, he kept Raikkonen busy during their battle for P8 in the middle stages - a closely-fought contest where the Mexican driver found a way to keep one of the sport's old guard at bay.

Driver rating: 7/10

Lance Stroll - 12th

F1 Grand Prix of China - Practice

One's not sure as to what Lance Stroll is really up to. While he did put his car up into 12th eventually in the race, what hurt the Canadian racer's chances was a rather ordinary performance in the 2019 Chinese GP qualifying.

Stroll, who managed 16th anyways, had a tough race ahead of him and guess what? He ended up with no points once again, having failed to score at Bahrain after a strong P9 finish in Australia's season-opener.

Driver rating: 5/10