Our countdown of 2017's best drivers continues with a man who is one of the most complete drivers not currently driving for a top team.
8. Sergio Perez
Championship position: 7th (100 points)
When thinking of dependable, consistent drivers in F1's midfield, no name stands out more clearly than Sergio Perez. The Mexican driver again showed why in 2017.
The argument can be made that this was Perez's most impressive season at Force India, despite failing to repeat any of his podium finishes of 2014, 2015 and 2016. He finished just one point short of last year's haul, a season which included a pair of third-place finishes, showing just how consistent he was.