Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull (P6) 7/10
Tsunoda morphed into a DRS bulldog, holding P6 against Norris’ title-charged onslaught, securing Red Bull’s best non-Max haul in ages. Sixth in quali’s madness was no fluke; his pit stop ninja move outfoxed the pack. Tyre gremlins tamed, he shook off Verstappen’s “unbelievably fast” shadow as Baku’s walls bowed to his samurai spirit.
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls (P5) 9/10
Lawson spun P3 qualifying gold into P5 race-day grit, holding off faster cars like a Kiwi matador in a DRS bullfight. Outshining Hadjar amid Red Bull’s seat shuffle buzz, he banked career-best points with Kiwi cool. “Need more than one,” he quipped at the end of the day – humble, but this was a resume-revving romp. Watch out, Red Bull’s seat shuffle just got spicier.
