Carlos Sainz, Williams (DNF) – 6/10
Williams looked poised to pull off the strategic heist of the season until the red-flag restart descended into absolute anarchy. Sainz was merely an innocent bystander in the midfield squeeze, getting tagged from both sides and eliminated on the spot at Portier. A deeply unfair end to a weekend that promised a massive double-points haul.
Sergio Perez, Cadillac (P15) – 9/10
An absolute warrior’s drive for F1’s newest outfit. Despite battling horrific car vibrations, engine glitches, and fading brakes that nearly forced a retirement, Perez dragged his machine into a points-paying position. A post-race time penalty cruelly stripped away the reward, but this aggressive performance was a massive statement of intent for the team.
