F1 drivers who now stand out as notable losers in the 2023 Formula 1 season.

In the wake of celebrating the winners of the 2023 season, 967ports.com has compiled a list of the most significant losers from the campaign. It is important to note that this characterization does not imply incompetence or a lack of skill on the part of those selected. In elite sports, the distinction between 100% and 99% can be substantial, determining whether a season is an all-time great or a display of unparalleled dominance. We commence with a driver who, on a superficial level, met all the expectations set by his team but, when evaluated using other metrics, experienced considerable setbacks.

Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez’s season unraveled after losing the lead to Max Verstappen in Miami on Lap 48. Despite starting from pole, Perez couldn’t establish a significant lead and was overtaken after Verstappen’s late pit stop. His performance declined notably during the European races, causing frustration.

Speculation arose about Red Bull tailoring the car to Verstappen’s driving style, favoring a loose rear-end, unlike Perez’s preference for more understeer. However, Verstappen’s superior driving ultimately outshone Perez, who seemed disoriented and demoralized around the Japan and Qatar races.

Alpine

Losing one senior management member during a season may be considered misfortune, but losing four within a matter of weeks is unprecedented. Over the summer, Laurent Rossi (CEO), Otmar Szafnauer (Team Principal), Alan Permane (Sporting Director), and Pat Fry (Chief Technical Officer) were either dismissed or resigned from Alpine. Fry’s departure was marked by sharp criticism, stating that the team lacked ambition beyond fourth place, and he deemed the 2023 season a significant regression. Alpine dropped from fourth to sixth in the Constructors’ standings, losing 53 points and finishing with only 120 on the board.