Yuki Tsunoda, RB (P12): 6.5/10
Yuki Tsunoda lost out big time at the start of the Abu Dhabi GP, seemingly due to a clutch issue on his VCARB 01 that triggered anti-stall, the Japanese driver clocking in 17th at the end of the first lap after starting P11. Yuki was able to regain some positions but never reached the vicinity of the points.
Alex Albon, Williams (P11): 7.5/10
From the lower tier of the grid, Alex Albon enjoyed a productive start as he embarked on an unorthodox strategy that led to a short 12-lap opening stint on the medium rubber, and then a long haul on the hards. The scheme worked well as it carried the Williams charger into the top ten in the second part of the race. But amid a loss of grip, Albon struggled to hold his own and eventually drifted down to P11 when he was overhauled by Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri with just handful of laps to go.