Alex Albon, Williams (P8) – 7/10
A masterclass in defensive driving under immense pressure. Albon dragged his Williams to eighth despite a severe hybrid deployment issue that made him a sitting duck on the straights. He utilized perfect teamwork with Sainz to manage the gaps behind, delivering a gritty, flawless performance that secured invaluable points for the Grove-based squad.
Pierre Gasly, Alpine (P7) – 9/10
A stellar drive that deserved a podium finish. Gasly was superb from ninth, slicing past Norris early and maintaining relentless pressure on the leaders. Tragically, a par of microscopic 0.1 km/h speeding infractions caused by Monaco’s quirky pit entry triggered a 10-second penalty, dropping him to seventh. A brilliant performance undone by cruel geometry.
