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Dominant Verstappen & superb Hamilton recovery - driver ratings

Max Verstappen secured a stellar performance with a dominant pole position and controlled victory despite a difficult start, while Lewis Hamilton orchestrated an exceptional fightback from eighteenth on the grid to claim a podium spot after an early tire misjudgment. Kimi Antonelli grabbed second place following a brilliant opening phase, and Charles Leclerc drove through the pack to finish fourth.

Further down the order, Isack Hadjar and Oscar Piastri both secured strong points finishes, with Liam Lawson enjoying one of his standout weekends in seventh and Fernando Alonso delivering Aston Martin an eighth-place result. Lando Norris endured a difficult afternoon after a late driver error dropped him into the gravel, whereas Arvid Lindblad, Nico Hulkenberg, and Lance Stroll rounded out the notable performances.

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