BATTLING HAMILTON BAGS MAXIMUM POINTS IN BRAZIL

MERCEDES

Started 10th - Result 1st

10 Was no doubt boosted by his fresh ICE and topped qualifying, with a rear wing Mercedes claimed was broken, by a hefty 0.438 seconds before controversy struck. Gained 15 places in the sprint, nine in the GP, and was both rapid and kind to his tyres. Sealed a famous win.

Started 1st - Result 3rd

8 Gains here for the way he drove to keep soft tyres alive in the sprint, where balance of speed and tyre management was tough. Made a bad GP start but at least made a stand at Turn 1. Was fortunate stopping under the second VSC, and then