Carlos Sainz, Williams (P10) – 6.5/10
Starting deep in the field after a grid penalty, Sainz wrestled with a stubborn balance all afternoon. He lacked outright single-lap pace but used his sharp racecraft to carve through safety car restarts and snatch the final point. It wasn't a pretty drive, but digging deep to rescue a point deserves a solid passing grade. It was also an encouraging debut outing for Williams' revamped FW48.
Oliver Bearman, Haas (P9) – 7/10
Bearman navigated a minefield of chaos with composure beyond his years. He picked up collateral damage during the Turn 1 pileup but kept his head down, managed his machinery, and held his nerve on a unforgiving track. Surrendering a late spot was a slight mark on his record, but a double-points finish for Haas is great business.
