Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls (P10): 7/10
The first overtaking move we saw during the Grand Prix, not including opening lap shenanigans, was performed by Hadjar on Alonso on the fifth tour. The Frenchman showed an incredible turn of pace on his opening hard tyre stint, and found himself in P6 as those around him pitted. Hadjar eventually came in himself on lap 34, and came out still in the points. He had the speed to climb up a few more places, but frustratingly got stuck behind both Williams cars where he remained for the rest of the race.
Alexander Albon, Williams (P9): 6/10
Albon was outqualified by Sainz again, this time blaming a lonely, draft-less Q2 run for his exit in said session. Whether these are genuine reasons or just excuses remains to be seen. Hadjar was hounding the 29-year-old for a good chunk of the Grand Prix, but he kept his cool (with the help of teammate Sainz) to stay ahead and see the chequered flag in the points.
