F1 22 is poised to be one of the biggest releases in the series, promising several tweaks and improvements to make the overall package much more engaging and jam-packed with content. Codemasters has done a brilliant job so far, so there's no doubt that this studio is bound to deliver when it comes to the freshest and most engaging racing sim around. Any F1 will have a great time checking out the many constructors and their cars in the game, trying their hardest to win each and every race they're a part of.
With players being able to choose their driver of choice as well, it goes without saying that fans would want an in-depth look at all the drivers and their relevant stats in the game. So, here's an in-depth look at F1 22's best drivers.
10 Sebastian Vettel (85)
For long-time fans of F1, watching the once-great Sebastian Vettel with an 85 rating feels downright painful. It's easy to see why so many fans were in uproar after seeing the new game's driver ratings.
Vettel is a legend of the sport, but there's no denying that his stint in Aston Martin and the failures at Ferrari definitely cost him. That being said, an 85 rating still feels quite low for the four-time World Champion.
9 Carlos Sainz (87)
Carlos Sainz is one of the most underrated drivers on the grid. A few mistakes have definitely cost his place in the Championship Rankings, but there's no denying that this racer's talent is pretty supreme.
With Leclerc being favored as the main man in Ferrari, only time will tell whether Sainz will live up to his full potential. With his 87 rating in F1 22, there's nowhere to look but up for Carlos Sainz.
8 Sergio Perez (88)
Sergio Perez is one of the most talented and veteran drivers in Red Bull. He's a solid teammate who has helped Max out of many tight spots to improve his position over and over again.
While the No. 2 spot does haunt Perez at Red Bull, he has still come into his own with some truly impressive performances. That being said, his age is catching up to him, and there's not a lot of time left for the Mexican driver to establish his legacy.
7 Valtteri Bottas (88)
After a decent sting at Mercedes, Bottas switched over to Alfa Romeo in a bid to become the top driver in the team. This worked out, and Zhou Guanyu is definitely going to benefit from this veteran's mentorship.
Given the amazing races he has been a part of in recent times, it's easy to see why Bottas has such a high rating in F1 22. He has been a driving force for Alfa Romeo and has helped the team score valuable points time and time again.
6 Fernando Alonso (89)
Fernando Alonso is another legend who is well past his prime, at this point. So, to see the Spanish driver still be ranked so highly in F1 22 is bound to be heartwarming for many fans who have been following this legend from his early days as an F1 driver.
The Spaniard has ridden in better cars, and the Alpine is a genuine test of his abilities as a racecar driver. However, Alonso has proven why he's a legend in this mid-tier car and still has the ability to wow audiences... albeit on some rare occasions.
5 Lando Norris (90)
Lando Norris is one of the most talented youngsters in F1 right now. It's easy to see why so many people rate him highly, and his whopping 90 rating in F1 22 shows just how high expectations are for this driver.
A lot of people don't find this rating to be justified, especially with great drivers like Perez and Sainz being given a lower rating. However, for the most part, Norris does race like he'll do justice by this high rating given the shoddy nature of the McLaren he's been racing.
4 George Russell (90)
Mr. Consistency is a force to be reckoned with, and expectations for him were high given his contract with Mercedes. However, with the new regulations, the era of Mercedes dominance is effectively over, barring a major manufacturing breakthrough.
So, it's still great to see that Russell has finished every race in the top 5 even now, given the gimped nature of the Mercedes he's using to race. It's only a matter of time before this driver ends up bagging some major points of his own.
3 Charles Leclerc (92)
Even with the issues that Ferrari has faced in recent races, there are many people who still believe that 2022 is the year when this constructor will finally catapult itself back into the limelight. With racers like Charles Leclerc at the helm, this claim is a believable one.
Leclerc's racing skills are truly sublime, and this driver is poised to become one of the biggest figures in the future of F1. Fans can only hope that Ferrari gets their act together before Red Bull attains an insurmountable lead in both Championships.
2 Lewis Hamilton (94)
Sir Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. He's broken a heap of records and is rightfully considered by many to be the greatest ever to have sat in an F1 car, which shows just how massive his legacy is.
Porpoising issues have led to Hamilton having a fairly rocky start to the 2022 F1 season. With the new regulations surrounding porpoising in F1, it's possible that Hamilton will finally get his groove back... even though a championship is definitely off the table at this point.
1 Max Verstappen (94)
Super Max has absolutely burst onto the scene in 2022 after a dramatic end to the previous F1 season saw the Dutchman winning his first-ever F1 World Championship title. With the dominance of Mercedes fading this year, Max has taken over the limelight as F1's best racer right now.
With the new and improved RB18, it seems that Red Bull is destined for bigger and better Max. With the nigh-perfect Max serving as their number 1 driver, another set of trophies is possibly waiting for the team.
EA Sports F1 22 will release on July 1 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.