Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls (P10) – 6/10
Arvid Lindblad converted a promising top-ten qualifying slot into a hard-earned point, though he felt more was possible. Losing a spot to his teammate at the opening corner placed him on the less optimal one-stop strategy, which left him exposed to late-stopping rivals like Hulkenberg. Nevertheless, the rookie managed his tyres admirably through a long final stint to secure tenth place and complete a solid weekend.
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi (P9) – 7/10
Nico Hulkenberg delivered a clinical drive to grab ninth place, delivering Audi’s first points finish in several race weekends. After losing momentum on the opening lap, he executed an aggressive two-stop strategy and sliced back through the lower midfield. He managed persistent blue flags smoothly in the final laps to hold his position. It was a textbook, error-free performance that provided a massive boost ahead of the break.
