Carlos Sainz, Ferrari (P6): 8/10
Carlos Sainz endured a challenging Qatar Grand Prix, hampered by bad luck and track debris. Shards from a wing mirror damaged his car and likely caused a puncture, forcing an early pit stop that turned his race into a battle for damage limitation. Despite performing well in the sprint earlier in the weekend, Sainz couldn’t match teammate Charles Leclerc’s pace in qualifying or the main race. However, he persevered and managed to secure a seventh-place finish, salvaging in a frustrating outing some valuable points to keep Ferrari’s championship ambitions alive.
Pierre Gasly, Alpine (P5): 8/10
Pierre Gasly delivered another strong performance in Qatar, turning a disappointing qualifying session into his second-best result of the season with a top-five finish. Continuing his impressive recent form, Gasly showcased competitiveness throughout the weekend, solidifying his status as one of F1’s standout performers in recent rounds. The 10 points he earned bring him within striking distance of Nico Hülkenberg in the standings, giving him a real shot at breaking into the top 10 before the season ends.
