Charles Leclerc, Ferrari (P4) – 7/10
Charles Leclerc endured an underwhelming afternoon in Budapest, finishing fourth in a race where Ferrari expected far more. A poor start on soft tyres compromised his initial positioning, while fluctuating car balance prevented him from mounting a serious attack on the podium positions ahead. It was a disciplined recovery drive that maximized what was available, but Ferrari leaves Hungary knowing they left significant performance - and points - on the table.
Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes (P3) – 8.5/10
Kimi Antonelli delivered a remarkably mature drive, carving his way from seventh on the grid to claim a hard-fought podium finish. Despite wrestling an somewhat unpredictable Mercedes chassis, the teenager stayed calm under intense pressure and looked after his tyres when others faltered. He avoided every pitfall, executed his strategy smoothly, and protected third place with impressive composure. A performance well beyond his relative lack of experience.
