F1 FANTASY: Strategist Selection – What’s the best line-up for the Canadian Grand Prix?

Formula 1 is back in Montreal this weekend following an exhilarating European triple-header that saw a shake up in the F1 Fantasy standings for players and assets alike.

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With all the drivers having to contend with the Wall of Champions at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, the Strategist has evaluated seven F1 Fantasy assets that could make up your team of champions this weekend.

Remember to lock in your teams before Qualifying starts on June 14 at 1600 local time (2000 UTC).

Oscar Piastri ($24.9m)

Oscar Piastri posted his fifth victory of the season in Spain last time out, extending his Drivers’ Championship lead to 10 points over team mate Lando Norris ($31.1m).

The Australian languishes behind Norris in the F1 Fantasy drivers’ standings by 35 points (Piastri having scored 319 to Norris' 354), but has equalled or outscored the Briton in F1 Fantasy in five of the last six races.

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The third-year driver also continues to represent excellent value this season, averaging 1.51 points per $1m spent – the best in the game among drivers.

Piastri has finished every lap of every Grand Prix dating back to Mexico 2023 – a streak of unmatched consistency that holds the most popular 2x DRS Boost candidate in good stead in Canada.

Nico Hulkenberg ($6.6m)

Nico Hulkenberg delivered his career-best F1 Fantasy score in Barcelona, making 12 overtakes and gaining 10 positions on his way to fifth place in the Grand Prix and 32 fantasy points.

It was his fourth F1 Fantasy score of nine or more points this year – an impeccable sign of consistency from an otherwise inconsistent car.

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Under the new pricing model this season, the German’s exceptional result means he needs to score at least -6 fantasy points in Canada to bank a $0.6m price rise.

With this low threshold for an increase expected to continue at the following race, the Kick Sauber veteran becomes a great option to buy for the next two Grands Prix.

Isack Hadjar ($6.1m)

Isack Hadjar averaged more than 11 F1 Fantasy points over the last three weekends and recorded his third $0.6m price rise for 2025 in Spain – exceptional value for a driver now worth $6.1m.

The French racer qualified in the top 10 at all three races in the recent triple-header, and has an averaging Qualifying position this season of 9.6 – the best among all drivers priced under $18m.

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Most impressively, the Racing Bulls rookie scored more points across Monaco and Spain in the Drivers’ Championship (14) than both drivers at sister team Red Bull (13).

Hadjar is quickly becoming a shrewd investment in F1 Fantasy and should be a priority target for every non-owner.

Liam Lawson ($5.4m)

Liam Lawson’s struggles in 2025 so far have been well-documented, but he's worth looking at for F1 Fantasy.

After an unceremonious dumping from Red Bull after the Chinese Grand Prix, the New Zealander has gradually built back his confidence and secured his first Drivers’ Championship points for 2025 in Monaco.

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The Racing Bulls driver quietly went about his business in the European triple-header, with fantasy scores of three, seven and nine points.

On the back of this consistency, Lawson now only needs four points in Montreal to receive a $0.6m price rise and becomes an attractive target for those players looking to maximise their cost cap this weekend.

Franco Colapinto ($4.5m)

Franco Colapinto’s performances with Alpine have not quite met the lofty expectations that were set as a result of the scintillating start to his F1 career in 2024.

In three races with the team in 2025, the Argentinian has managed 11 total points in F1 Fantasy.

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However, the 22-year-old should turn heads this weekend as an attractive enabler in the game – he only requires 2 fantasy points to go up in value.

With few other drivers positioned to rise in price this weekend, Colapinto stands out as a budget-friendly option.

Other drivers to monitor: Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso

McLaren ($32.7m)

Seven victories. Seven fastest laps. Six pole positions. McLaren remain atop of the F1 Fantasy mountain.

Norris and Piastri have made it nine consecutive race weekends for both reaching Q3, another reliable source of points (+10) for the team.

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The Woking-based outfit had their sixth score in a row of 80 or more fantasy points in Spain and look primed to continue that streak given both drivers have finished in the top four every race weekend since Australia.

McLaren are the best-value F1 Fantasy asset by a long way, averaging 2.81 points per $1 million spent, demonstrating they're in a class of their own in 2025.

Ferrari ($28.8m)

Ferrari tallied 61 fantasy points in Spain – their fifth race weekend in the last six with 60 or more points.

Although the Fred Vasseur-led team has only recently started challenging for podium finishes – Leclerc has back-to-back podiums in Monaco and Spain – the signs are there that this can continue.

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McLaren are a cut above the rest, but the Maranello unit is a clear second best among the teams. They average 48.8 fantasy points per weekend, 11.1 of those coming from pit stop points – almost double what next best Racing Bulls average per race weekend (6.0).

Expect much of the same explosive production from Ferrari in Canada.

Other constructors to monitor: Kick Sauber, Racing Bulls

As always, be sure to keep a close eye on free practice to help guide your decisions for drivers and teams in the lead up to the team lock deadline.