Franco Colapinto, Alpine (P8) – 6.5/10
Colapinto did exactly what the team required, driving a clean and mature race to bring home a solid points haul. He was forced to play the team game after a mid-race radio order to swap places with Gasly, but he kept his composure to secure a tidy double-points finish for the French squad. Fortuaately, this was protected despite his post-race demotion to P10 for a yellow flag infringement.
Pierre Gasly, Alpine (P7) – 7.5/10
Gasly rebounded spectacularly from a mediocre qualifying session. Overcoming braking instabilities, he managed his stints beautifully and maximized the benefits of the Virtual Safety Car. His patient approach allowed Alpine to maximize their tactical execution, proving that his race craft remains as sharp as ever when it matters.
