Drivers Rankings Part 2: The Top 10 of 2008

So I continue my countdown of the top 10 drivers of the year. If you want to see my first article, click on the hyperlink below:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/76590-drivers-rankings-2008-part-1-whos-lived-up-to-their-potential

10. Nico Rosberg: Nico had a season that does not compare to last year. Despite taking his first two podiums of his career, Nico lost the consistency of the 2007 Williams and looked more of his fiery rookie style than his more mature performance last season.

However, he was one of the drivers who took advantage of the unpredictable nature of the 2008 season, netting a career-best second in Singapore while also scoring his first podium in Australia.

Indeed, like Nakajima he started the season well, scoring eight points in the first five races. However, as the season progressed Williams failed to improve their car and slowly Nico dropped to the back of the field.

In the last three races, he qualified no higher than 14th, which is awful for a driver considered to be one of the top qualifiers in the game.

Still, he beat his teammate comprehensively and seems settled and popular for the foreseeable future. No doubt if Williams get back to their best, Nico could become a star.

Best Moment: If anything his first podium was sweeter than Singapore as he qualified well and drove at the front for the whole race. A polished performance.

Worst Moment: 

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