Fantasy

This year's F1 Fantasy League was a thrilling showcase of strategy and adaptability. The winner, Jad with their team "Big Easy Karam," dominated the season with a total of 5,323 points, pulling ahead through consistent high scores in pivotal races such as "China" and "Miami," where the average scores were particularly high (258 and 232, respectively). Their lead was closely contested by Farid ("#LRabYberikLjami3"), who ended with 5,122 points, securing second place with a strong finish in races like "Austrian" and "Qatar."

Jad and Farid: An Early Breakaway and a Close Battle

Jad and Farid set themselves apart early in the season, establishing a significant lead over the rest of the league with strong performances in the opening races. Jad's team had a standout showing in the chaotic "China" Grand Prix, leveraging well-timed driver selections to rack up an impressive score, while Farid excelled in the "Miami" and "Emilia Romagna" races, showcasing an ability to capitalize on underdog performances. As the season progressed, the two rivals remained neck-and-neck, with Farid briefly overtaking Jad during mid-season thanks to a strong run in "Singapore" and "Austin." However, Jad's consistency in high-scoring events like "Las Vegas" and "Abu Dhabi" ultimately secured their victory.

Christel and Perry: The Fight for Third

While the top two battled for supremacy, Christel and Perry were locked in a fierce contest for third place. Both participants started the season with modest scores but gained momentum in the mid-season stretch. Christel's team shone in the high-scoring "Dutch" and "Italian" races, which gave them a slight edge heading into the final rounds. Perry, however, clawed back with a standout performance in "Austin," putting them within striking distance. The final races were a nail-biter, with both participants scoring heavily in "Qatar" and "Abu Dhabi." Ultimately, Christel's consistency and strategic picks throughout the season kept them ahead, leaving Perry to settle for a respectable fourth place.

Superlatives of the Season

• Best Single-Race Performance: Farid's incredible score in "China," where a combination of bold picks and standout driver performances secured one of the highest individual race totals of the season.
• Most Consistent Player: Jad, whose ability to maintain a steady flow of high scores throughout the season proved crucial in securing their championship.
• Biggest Mid-Season Comeback: Perry's "Velocity.js," clawing back into contention for third place with outstanding performances in "Austin" and "Las Vegas."
• Best Risk-Taker: Amanda's "verstappen all over you," whose unorthodox picks led to wild swings in performance but also some standout race scores, particularly in "Singapore."
• Dark Horse of the League: Riccardo's "ColBelli Racing," quietly climbing into fifth place with under-the-radar consistency in late-season races like "Mexico City" and "Qatar."
• Fan Favorite Team Name: Christel's "Éclair Piastri," which delighted fans with its clever nod to both a popular pastry and rising F1 star Oscar Piastri.

This season highlighted not only the competitive spirit of the participants but also their unique strategies and moments of brilliance that kept the league engaging from start to finish. Here's to an even more exciting 2025 season!