Pierre Gasly, Alpine (P10) – 8/10
Gasly ghosted through the Lap 1 wreckage unscathed, his Alpine alchemized into a points-poaching machine via a cunning one-stop that vaulted him to P10, defensive digs denying the chasers like a polite fortress. His effort oozed opportunism, that French finesse turning lemons into a late charge – sleek lines, zero stumbles. Amid Enstone's enigmas, Pierre was the poised protagonist, snatching survival from the jaws. Bravo, Pierre – your grit glimmers.
Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber (P9) – 7/10
Solid, reliable, relentless and supported by Sauber’s strong execution and the Hulk’s tyre management. Lost out to Hadjar on the penultimate lap but overall, his effort was top shelf, in line with his status as a grizzled veteran.
