Isack Hadjar, Red Bull (P6) – 7/10
Isack Hadjar fought a tricky Red Bull all afternoon, complaining of erratic gearshifts, poor balance, and minimal grip. Despite his obvious discomfort with the setup, he put his head down during a long hard-tyre stint and brought the car home sixth, also helping Verstappen's race in the process. His clinical execution in the final laps validated Red Bull’s pit strategy, turning what felt like a painful weekend into a very solid points haul.
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari (P5) – 7.5/10
Lewis Hamilton demonstrated genuine pace in Hungary, but self-inflicted mistakes and a flawed pit strategy ruined a potential podium finish. After starting fifth due to a grid penalty, he drove a strong first stint and looked set to challenge the leaders. However, a pit-lane speeding violation and questionable strategy calls scuppered his chances, leaving him fifth. The speed was clearly present, but the execution - especially by his team - was lacking.
