Isack Hadjar, Red Bull (P6) – 8/10
Slicing through from a grid penalty on a bold hard-tyre strategy, Hadjar showcased rapid pace in clean air. While his post-race claims of a missed podium were slightly ambitious, this was a statement drive that highlighted once again his growing maturity at the top level.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren (P5) – 7/10
Carried aerodynamic damage after an unnecessary squeeze from Leclerc, turning his afternoon into an exercise in damage limitation. Fought hard through dirty air, but the lost downforce ultimately capped his ceiling at P5 on a day McLaren hoped for much more.
