Lando Norris – McLaren (P4) 7.5/10
A Q3 error likely deprived him of pole, then lost out to Verstappen on the run down to Turn 1 on race day. McLaren's strategy blunder turned a possible slam‑dunk podium into a disappointing and out of place P4.
Carlos Sainz – Williams (P3) 9/10
Sainz turned McLaren’s miscues and Williams flawless execution into his own podium flourish, taking third with poise and superb. Smart, sharp, Carlos is driving like a man possessed and loving every second.
