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Started 4th-----------------Result 1st

8 Qualifying pitlane crash must go down as a ‘major error’, as it played such a role in losing the tyre temperature needed to have any shot at pole. Raced smartly early on, then charged well in clear air and listened to his team wisely over the inters switch, which boosts his rating.

Started16th -------Result 5th

5 Set the practice pace before it all went wrong in qualifying getting caught behind Hamilton in the pits. Had to start 16th with an engine change for reliability reasons, but it was his lack of progress compared to Leclerc and particularly Verstappen

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