Unparalleled goal-scoring instinct and clinical finishing in high-stakes matches

Extraordinary physical conditioning, athleticism, and career longevity

Relentless elite work ethic and unwavering mental resilience under pressure

Outsized ego prone to visible petulance when not the focal point

Minimal defensive work rate and pressing output in modern tactical systems

Difficulty accepting a diminished role or squad rotation with age

Exceptional defensive racecraft and tyre management, regularly extracting points from lower-tier machinery.

Remarkable mental resilience, successfully rebuilding his F1 career as a proven team leader after being dropped by Red Bull.

Deep technical acumen and feedback, instrumental in car development and operational setup.

Historically struggled to adapt to unforgiving, twitchy car characteristics under high-pressure top-team conditions.

Prone to occasional costly errors and crashes when overdriving past the vehicle's limits.

Had lack of elite intra-team benchmarks during his Williams resurgence, leaving questions about his ceiling against top-tier teammates.