Who cost their team the most in 2025? Complete F1 crash damage table (driver + team)

A detailed look at the drivers who caused the most financial and technical damage to their teams during the 2025 Formula 1 season

The “Destroyers” ranking for 2025

At the end of every Formula 1 season, in addition to the standard driver and constructor standings, there is also a “Destroyers” ranking. This list identifies the drivers who caused the most damage to their teams over the course of the season. With the conclusion of the seventy-fifth season of Formula 1, we now have the data to compile this ranking. In 2025, several well-known names appear at the top positions.

Accidents and incidents in 2025

The 2025 season was packed with incidents and unexpected events. From the very first race in Australia, which featured challenging weather conditions, numerous errors occurred. During that Grand Prix, nearly all rookie drivers – with the exception of Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman – ended up hitting the barriers to varying degrees of severity.

Another frightening incident came from Doohan at Suzuka. The son of a racing legend attempted the first corner with the DRS still open, resulting in a violent impact against the barriers. More recently, fans will remember Gabriel Bortoleto’s scare in Brazil, under similar circumstances.

Even the most experienced drivers were not immune to mistakes. Charles Leclerc crashed in Miami while lining up on the grid and suffered a hit at Interlagos. Lewis Hamilton went off during FP3 in Abu Dhabi. For the reigning world champion team, the low point came in Baku, where Oscar Piastri caused damage to the McLaren MCL39 both in qualifying and during the race. Lando Norris also contributed with a rear-end collision in Canada.

The 2025 “Destroyers” driver list

Gabriel Bortoleto – $4.0 million
Yuki Tsunoda – $3.5 million
Lando Norris – $2.9 million
Lance Stroll – $2.7 million
Charles Leclerc – $2.2 million
Oscar Piastri – $2.2 million
Isack Hadjar – $2.0 million
Franco Colapinto – $1.9 million
Liam Lawson – $1.7 million
Oliver Bearman – $1.7 million
Lewis Hamilton – $1.7 million
Carlos Sainz – $1.5 million
Pierre Gasly – $1.3 million
Alex Albon – $1.2 million
Nico Hulkenberg – $1.0 million
Fernando Alonso – $900,000
Kimi Antonelli – $900,000
Esteban Ocon – $700,000
George Russell – $500,000
Max Verstappen – $500,000

Which teams suffered the most in 2025?

In addition to evaluating drivers, it is also interesting to look at which teams were most affected by accidents and costly incidents during the 2025 season. The ranking shows that some teams managed to limit damage, while others faced more significant setbacks.

Sauber – $6.0 million
McLaren – $5.1 million
Red Bull – $4.0 million
Ferrari – $3.9 million
Racing Bulls – $3.7 million
Aston Martin – $3.6 million
Alpine – $3.2 million
Haas – $2.9 million
Williams – $2.7 million
Mercedes – $1.4 million

The 2025 season was one of high drama, costly mistakes, and unforgettable crashes, reminding teams and drivers alike that even the smallest errors can result in major financial and performance consequences in the world of Formula 1.

Ironically, newly crowned constructors’ champions McLaren also wrote the second-biggest repair cheque of the year, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri combining for $5.1 million in damage. Mercedes, meanwhile, ran the tidiest operation by a huge margin.

Another chaotic F1 season, another reminder that speed is expensive – and sometimes winning the title costs more than finishing second.