Charles Leclerc – Ferrari (P8) 8/10
Leclerc wrestled a balky Ferrari into eighth; given how grim things looked all weekend, that counts as damage limitation plus. Credit where it’s due — he bled out every bit of pace he could find. To no avail.
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Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin (P7) 7/10
Alonso clawed his way up to 7th after a spin mid‑race almost erased his progress. Resilient and crafty, proving experience still counts for plenty. One spin, many saved points.
