Nico Hulkenberg, Kick Sauber (P8) 7/10
Extending the opening medium tyre stint worked wonders for Hulkenberg, who was running as high as fifth place before he eventually pitted on lap 34. He came out still in the points, and subsequently showed great pace and passed Bearman with a handful of laps remaining to secure eighth.
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull (P7) 7/10
Tsunoda maximized the Red Bull package, starting strong and climbing to seventh. He managed soft tyres for 26 laps, executed smooth overtakes, and kept the points within reach. Efficient, effective, and quietly impressive. But it may all be too little, too late for the Japanese driver's2026 prospects.
