Amarenalytics Talks F1 - 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Let's review the sixth race of the season, the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix 🇲🇨

🏆 Antonelli Masterclass in Monaco as Verstappen and Leclerc Retire at Home

Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into a dominant victory on the streets of Monte Carlo, with Lewis Hamilton taking second for Ferrari and Pierre Gasly delivering the drive of the race to claim a stunning podium from ninth on the grid. It was Antonelli's fourth win of the season and his most complete performance yet, controlling proceedings from the front while chaos erupted behind him.

Monaco lived up to its reputation for drama. Six drivers retired from the race, including Max Verstappen from second on the grid and Charles Leclerc at his home event, a result that will haunt the Monegasque for the rest of the summer. Lando Norris also failed to finish for the second consecutive race, piling further pressure on McLaren's championship ambitions. Behind the carnage, Fernando Alonso started dead last and finished P10 to claim Aston Martin's first point of 2026, which tells its own story about how the afternoon unfolded.

Mercedes now lead the Constructors' Championship with 244 points, clear of Ferrari in second with 165 points. McLaren are third on 116 points and Red Bull Racing fourth on 69 points.

In the Drivers' standings, Antonelli leads on 156 points and is now in a championship class of his own. Hamilton moves up to second with 90 points and Russell holds third with 88 points. Leclerc is fourth on 75 points, while Norris and Piastri are joint fifth on 58 points each. Verstappen sits seventh with 43 points, already 113 points off the lead with the season far from over.

The title race is becoming one-sided. Antonelli leads Hamilton by 66 points and the gap is growing with every round.

👏 The Good

Kimi ANTONELLI (P1 → P1, Winner, 25 pts) Pole to victory at Monaco. Antonelli converts yet another perfect weekend into maximum points. On the streets of Monte Carlo, where mistakes are unforgiving, the Italian was flawless from lights to flag.

Lewis HAMILTON (P3 → P2, 18 pts) Lewis climbs one place from his qualifying position to take a superb P2 for Ferrari. A measured and clinical drive around the Principality from the seven-time world champion.

Pierre GASLY (P9 → P3, 15 pts) The story of the race. Pierre starts ninth and finishes on the podium, gaining six places in a race where overtaking is nearly impossible. Monaco delivered chaos behind the leaders and Gasly was there to capitalise every single time.

Isack HADJAR (P5 → P4, 12 pts) Isack holds a strong grid position and converts it into 12 points. A disciplined and mature drive from the young Frenchman, who continues to impress in 2026.

Oscar PIASTRI (P7 → P5, 10 pts) Oscar advances two places from seventh on the grid to score a valuable 10 points for McLaren. A solid response after a difficult Canada and exactly what the team needed.

Liam LAWSON (P10 → P6, 8 pts) Liam gains four positions from the back of the Q3 group to take 8 points for Racing Bulls. An excellent read of the race from the New Zealander.

Arvid LINDBLAD (P15 → P7, 6 pts) From Q2 and P15 on the grid to P7 at the flag. Arvid makes the most of the retirements ahead of him and banks 6 points after missing the start entirely in Canada. A much-needed result.

Alexander ALBON (P11 → P8, 4 pts) Alex advances three places and scores 4 points for Williams. After his DNF in Canada, this is a welcome recovery for the Thai-British driver.

Esteban OCON (P17 → P9, 2 pts) From P17 on the grid to P9 at the finish, gaining eight places in a race where overtaking is almost impossible. Ocon takes full advantage of the carnage ahead to snatch 2 points for Haas.

Fernando ALONSO (P21 → P10, 1 pt) Fernando starts dead last from Q1 and somehow finishes P10, gaining eleven positions to take Aston Martin's first point of 2026. On a day when half the field retired, Alonso kept his car out of trouble and let the race come to him.

🤔 The Unremarkable

Gabriel BORTOLETO (P11, 0 pts) Gabriel gets through the race cleanly but finishes just outside the points. Another weekend without a reward for Audi but at least the car made it to the flag.

George RUSSELL (P6 → P12, 0 pts) George drops six places from a decent P6 qualifying position and scores nothing. A dreadful afternoon for Russell as the championship picture darkens further. Mercedes will need him to start converting grid positions into points and fast.

Nico HULKENBERG (P13 → P13, 0 pts) Nico holds his qualifying position exactly but that means zero points and another blank weekend. Audi are treading water.

Franco COLAPINTO (P14 → P14, 0 pts) Franco holds his grid spot but takes nothing from it. After back-to-back points finishes, Monaco was a step backwards for the Argentine.

Sergio PEREZ (P18 → P15, 0 pts) Sergio gains three places but remains pointless. Cadillac have yet to trouble the scorers in 2026.

😬 The Ugly

Max VERSTAPPEN (P2 → DNF) Max lines up on the front row alongside Antonelli and retires before seeing the finish. Red Bull will be furious. Starting P2 at Monaco with four world championship titles and coming away with nothing is a result that stings badly.

Charles LECLERC (P4 → DNF) Charles fails to finish at his home race once again. Starting fourth and retiring at Monaco is about as painful as it gets for the Ferrari number one and for the Monegasque crowd packed into the grandstands.

Lando NORRIS (P8 → DNF) Lando starts eighth and does not finish. Back-to-back retirements across Canada and Monaco are a championship disaster for McLaren. The gap to Antonelli is now looking very serious indeed.

Oliver BEARMAN (P19 → DNF) Oliver retires from the back of the grid. Two DNFs in a row for Haas's second car at exactly the wrong time.

Valtteri BOTTAS (P20 → DNF) Valtteri fails to finish from P20. Another retirement for Cadillac's experienced head.

Lance STROLL (P22 → DNF) Lance starts last and retires. Aston Martin collect one point through Alonso but Stroll's retirement means the team remains in crisis with almost nothing to show for the first stretch of 2026.

Carlos SAINZ (P12 → classified P16/DNF) Carlos crosses the line but is classified in P16 after likely running into trouble late in the race. Nothing for Williams from their faster car this weekend, leaving Albon to carry the team's points tally alone.

Episode 6 will cover the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 🏁 🏎️

Credits:

Omni and Hawkfry Group for providing the business intelligence platform.

OpenF1 (openf1.org) team for creating and maintaining an awesome open source API.

(The F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are all trade marks of Formula 1 Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.)

Amarenalytics Talks F1 - 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

Let's review the fifth race of the season, the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

🏆 Antonelli Wins in Montreal as Mercedes Tighten Their Championship Grip

Kimi Antonelli delivered another commanding performance at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, taking victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ahead of Lewis Hamilton in second and Max Verstappen in third. Hamilton's result was Ferrari's highlight of the weekend, while Verstappen's podium was a timely reminder of what Red Bull can still produce on their day.

The race was messy behind the top three. George Russell had won the Sprint earlier in the weekend but retired from the main event, joining Lando Norris, Alexander Albon, Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez on the DNF list. Arvid Lindblad did not make the start at all. Six drivers failing to finish gave the race a chaotic edge, though Antonelli was entirely untroubled by it.

Mercedes lead the Constructors' Championship on 219 points, clear of Ferrari in second with 147 points. McLaren are third on 106 points and Red Bull Racing a distant fourth on 57 points.

In the Drivers' standings, Antonelli leads on 131 points. Russell holds second with 88 points and Leclerc is third on 75 points. Hamilton is fourth with 72 points and Norris fifth on 58 points. The gap between Antonelli and the rest is now significant and growing.

👏 The Good

Kimi ANTONELLI (Winner, P1) Kimi takes another victory in Montreal. The Italian is turning this championship into a procession and nobody has found an answer for him yet.

Lewis HAMILTON (P2, 18 pts) A superb result for Lewis in Canada. Ferrari needed a strong showing from their experienced head and Hamilton delivered exactly that.

Max VERSTAPPEN (P3, 15 pts) Max climbs onto the podium and reminds everyone Red Bull are not completely out of the picture. A composed drive from the four-time champion on a circuit he has owned in previous years.

Isack HADJAR (P5, 10 pts) A brilliant result for Isack. Ten points for Red Bull's junior team shows the young Frenchman has both the pace and the composure to deliver on a big stage.

Franco COLAPINTO (P6, 8 pts) Franco keeps racking up the points. Montreal suits his aggressive style and Alpine will take this result without hesitation.

Liam LAWSON (P7, 6 pts) Liam continues to chip away quietly. Consistent, composed, and always in the mix when it matters.

Pierre GASLY (P8, 4 pts) Pierre delivers again for Alpine. Two cars in the points is a strong team result and keeps Alpine's midfield fight very much alive.

Carlos SAINZ (P9, 2 pts) Carlos edges into the points with P9. Every single point matters for Williams at this stage of the season.

Oliver BEARMAN (P10, 1 pt) Ollie grabs the final championship point for Haas. After what happened in the Sprint, salvaging P10 in the race shows real resilience from the young Brit.

🤔 The Unremarkable

Charles LECLERC (P4, 12 pts) Charles misses the podium and Ferrari will feel it. With Hamilton in P2, Leclerc needed to be fighting for the top three, not watching it disappear up the road.

Oscar PIASTRI (P11, 0 pts) Oscar drops out of the points after a decent Sprint showing. McLaren needed more from their second car this weekend and did not get it.

Gabriel BORTOLETO (P12, 0 pts) Two Audi cars, zero race points in Canada. The weekend offered nothing for the German manufacturer and the constructors fight remains a very distant prospect.

Nico HULKENBERG (P13, 0 pts) Nico got through the race cleanly but without any reward. Audi's senior driver is still searching for that breakthrough result in 2026.

Esteban OCON (P14, 0 pts) Esteban was sharp in the Sprint but the main race came and went without a meaningful moment. Alpine need both cars scoring consistently to maintain their midfield position.

Lance STROLL (P15, 0 pts) Lance completes another anonymous afternoon for Aston Martin. No points, no narrative. The team are still waiting for 2026 to start.

Valtteri BOTTAS (P16, 0 pts) Valtteri crosses the line but offers nothing to write home about. Another blank for Cadillac's second car.

😬 The Ugly

Lando NORRIS (DNF) Lando had just finished Sprint P2 and looked set for a strong race. The retirement hurts badly in the championship context. The gap to Antonelli keeps growing and McLaren are running out of weekends to respond.

George RUSSELL (DNF) George won the Sprint, then lost the race to a retirement. Eight points from the Sprint and nothing from the main event sums up a bittersweet Canadian weekend for the Brit. Mercedes will be relieved that Antonelli was nowhere near the same trouble.

Fernando ALONSO (DNF) Fernando retires again and Aston Martin's 2026 season continues to be a painful watch. The two-time world champion deserves better machinery than this.

Alexander ALBON (DNF) Williams showed genuine pace through Sainz this weekend but Alexander's retirement left points on the table. A frustrating end to what had been a promising race for the Grove outfit.

Arvid LINDBLAD (DNS) Arvid does not make it to the grid. A DNS is as bad as it gets for a driver trying to establish himself and Racing Bulls will want answers before the next race.

Episode 6 will cover the Monaco Grand Prix 🏁 🏎️

Credits:

Omni and Hawkfry Group for providing the business intelligence platform.

OpenF1 (openf1.org) team for creating and maintaining an awesome open source API.

(The F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are all trade marks of Formula 1 Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.)

Amarenalytics Talks F1 - 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Let's review the fourth race of the season, the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

🏆 Antonelli Dominates Miami as Mercedes Extends Championship Lead

Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into a commanding victory at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, with McLaren's Lando Norris taking second and Oscar Piastri completing the podium in third. The result marks Antonelli's fourth consecutive race win, cementing his position as the championship frontrunner.

The race was marred by four mechanical DNFs: Pierre Gasly and Liam Lawson retired from points-scoring positions, while Isack Hadjar and Nico Hulkenberg failed to finish from the midfield. Most significantly, Charles Leclerc dropped from P3 on the grid to P8 at the finish, scoring just 4 points, a devastating result for Ferrari's championship hopes.

Mercedes now lead the Constructors' Championship with 180 points, holding a commanding 70-point gap over Ferrari in second place with 110 points. McLaren sit third with 94 points.

In the drivers' standings, Kimi Antonelli leads with 100 points. George Russell sits second with 80 points, while Charles Leclerc is third with 59 points. Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris are tied for fourth with 51 points each.

👏 The Good

Kimi ANTONELLI (P1 → P1) — Pole to victory. The Mercedes teenager is simply untouchable right now. A dominant lights-to-flag performance in Miami to extend his championship lead. Four races in, and the Italian rookie is the story of the 2026 season.

Lando NORRIS (P1 → P2) — Lando starts from pole but can't hold off Antonelli, finishing second. 18 points is a strong haul, but starting from pole and finishing second will sting for McLaren.

Oscar PIASTRI (P3 → P3) — Oscar holds his grid position exactly and finishes on the podium. Consistent, but no ground gained.

George RUSSELL (P5 → P4) — George moves up one spot from his grid position to score 12 points. Solid, composed, but George needs a win in Canada. 

Franco COLAPINTO (P8 → P7) — Franco gains one spot and scores 6 points for Alpine. A clean, measured drive from the Argentine. Alpine will take that.

Carlos SAINZ (P13 → P9) — Carlos gains four positions from deep in the midfield to snatch 2 points for Williams. A strong recovery drive from the Spaniard.

Alexander ALBON (P15 → P10) — Five positions gained from P15 to snatch the final championship point. A brilliant drive from Alex, Williams score a point from both cars this weekend.

Oliver BEARMAN (P12 → P11) — Ollie gains one spot and finishes just outside the points. A clean race from the Haas youngster.

Esteban OCON (P14 → P13) — Esteban gains one spot. Quiet but forward progress for Haas.

Arvid LINDBLAD (P16 → P14) — Two positions gained for the Racing Bulls rookie. Steady.

🤔 The Unremarkable

Max VERSTAPPEN (P2 → P5) — Max drops three places from a front-row start to finish fifth. Red Bull are nowhere near the pace of the top three teams. 

Lewis HAMILTON (P6 → P6) — Lewis holds his grid position exactly. Ferrari will want more from him, but 8 points is 8 points.

Gabriel BORTOLETO (P11 → P12) — Gabriel drops one spot from a decent grid position. A frustrating afternoon for the Audi rookie who will feel he had more to give.

Sergio PEREZ (P17 → P16) — Checo gains one spot. Cadillac remain scoreless but at least both cars finished.

Valtteri BOTTAS (P19 → P18) — Valtteri gains one spot. Another quiet afternoon for the Finn.

😬 The Ugly

Charles LECLERC (P3 → P8) — Charles drops five positions from P3 on the grid to finish eighth. A nightmare race for the Monégasque. From a potential podium to P8 and just 4 points is a big swing in his championship hopes.

Nico HULKENBERG (P10 → DNF) — Nico retires from a promising P10 grid slot. Audi lost what could have been a points finish, a painful retirement for the German.

Isack HADJAR (P9 → DNF) — Isack retires from P9 on the grid. Red Bull's second car failed to score again, a double blow for the Milton Keynes outfit alongside Verstappen's poor result.

Pierre GASLY (P9 → DNF) — Pierre retires from P9. Alpine lost a guaranteed points finish,  especially painful given Colapinto's P7 showed the car had the pace.

Liam LAWSON (P11 → DNF) — Liam retires from P11. Racing Bulls failed to score from either car, with Lindblad's P14 the only classified result. A miserable afternoon for the Faenza team.

Fernando ALONSO (P17 → P15) — Fernando gains two spots. Still pointless this season, pretty ugly situation given everyone’s expectations from Aston.

Lance STROLL (P18 → P17) — Lance gains one spot. Aston Martin at least have both cars classified, but they are nowhere near where they should be.

Episode 5 will cover the Canadian Grand Prix 🏁 🏎️

Credits:

Omni and Hawkfry Group for providing the business intelligence platform.

OpenF1 (openf1.org) team for creating and maintaining an awesome open source API.

(The F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are all trade marks of Formula 1 Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.)

Amarenalytics Talks F1 - 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

📊 Amarenalytics talks Formula 1 🏁 🏎️

Let's review the third race of the season, the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.

🏆 Antonelli Unstoppable in Suzuka, Mercedes Extend Their Dominance

Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into a commanding victory at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, making it back-to-back wins for the young Italian.

Mercedes continue their imperious form, now leading the Constructors' Championship with 135 points, a 45-point gap over Ferrari in second.

In the Drivers' standings, Antonelli has now leapfrogged Russell to lead on 72 points, with Russell on 63 and Leclerc a distant third on 49.

👏 The Good

Antonelli (P1 → P1) — Pole to victory again. Kimi is simply in a class of his own right now. Three races in, and the Italian driver is leading the championship. Extraordinary.

Piastri (P3 → P2) — Oscar climbs one spot from his qualifying position to take a strong P2 for McLaren. After the DNS nightmare in China, this is a much needed response from the Australian.

Norris (P5 → P5) — Lando holds his grid position and scores 10 points. After missing the Chinese GP entirely, any points are welcome at McLaren.

Ocon (P12 → P10) — Esteban gained two spots from P12 on the grid to snatch the final championship point for Haas. A quiet but effective drive.

Lawson (P14 → P9) — Liam gained 5 positions from the back of the midfield to score 2 points for Racing Bulls. Solid racecraft.

Sainz (P16 → P15) — Carlos gained a position but remains pointless. Still, forward progress for Williams.

🤔 The Unremarkable

Russell (P2 → P4) — George drops two places from his front-row start and loses the championship lead to his teammate. A frustrating afternoon for the Brit.

Leclerc (P4 → P3) — Charles gains one spot to take the final podium position, but Ferrari will feel they needed more from their pace. A podium is a podium, but it feels underwhelming.

Hamilton (P6 → P6) — Lewis holds his grid position exactly. Consistent, but Ferrari will want more from their seven time world champion.

Gasly (P7 → P7) — Pierre holds position throughout. Alpine score 6 points but will feel the midfield battle is slipping away.

Verstappen (P11 → P8) — Max gains 3 spots from P11 to score 4 points. A recovery of sorts, but Red Bull are nowhere near the front runners.

Hadjar (P8 → P12) — Isack drops 4 places from a decent qualifying position. Red Bull's second car continues to underperform.

Hulkenberg (P13 → P11) — Nico gains 2 spots but misses the points. Audi remain stuck on 2 points for the season.

Bortoleto (P9 → P13) — Gabriel drops 4 places from a promising P9 grid slot. A disappointing race for the Audi rookie.

Lindblad (P10 → P14) — Arvid drops 4 positions from P10. Racing Bulls' second car struggles to convert qualifying pace into race results.

Colapinto (P15 → P16) — Franco drops one spot. Alpine's second car continues to struggle.

Perez (P19 → P17) — Sergio gains 2 spots but remains pointless. Cadillac are yet to trouble the scorers.

Bottas (P20 → P19) — Valtteri gains one spot. Another anonymous afternoon for the Finn.

Albon (P17 → P20) — Alexander drops 3 places to finish last of the classified runners. A tough day for Williams.

😬 The Ugly

Bearman (P18 → DNF) — Oliver's race ends in retirement from a scary crash after starting from P18. Haas lose a potential points haul from their second car, especially painful given Ocon's P10.

Stroll (P22 → DNF) — Lance retires from last on the grid. Aston Martin remain on zero points after three races. The Silverstone outfit are in crisis.

Alonso (P21 → P18) — Fernando gains 3 spots but finishes last of the classified runners alongside his teammate's DNF. Aston Martin are yet to score a single point in 2026. A brutal start to the season for the two-time world champion.

Episode 4 will cover the Miami Grand Prix 🏁 🏎️

Credits:

Omni and Hawkfry Group for providing the business intelligence platform.

OpenF1 (openf1.org) team for creating and maintaining an awesome open source API.

(The F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are all trade marks of Formula 1 Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.)

Amarenalytics Talks F1 - 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

📊 Amarenalytics talks Formula 1 🏁 🏎️

Let's review the second race of the season, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

🏆 Mercedes Delivers a 1-2 in Shanghai but it's Antonelli's Day

Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into a dominant victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, with George Russell completing a Mercedes 1-2. 

It is the first win for Kimi who, at 19 years old, is the second youngest F1 race winner in history 

The Silver Arrows now lead the Constructors' Championship with 98 points, a commanding 31-point gap over Scuderia Ferrari in second. 

In the drivers' standings, Russell leads on 51 points with Antonelli very close second with 47 points.

👏 The Good

Antonelli (P1 → P1) — Pole to victory. Kimi made this look easy, despite a small error in the final laps. A flawless drive to extend his championship challenge.

Russell (P2 → P2) — Controlled, clinical, and consistent. George keeps the championship lead despite his teammate taking the win.

Hamilton (P3 → P3) — Lewis converts his front-row start into the first podium with Ferrari. Great battles with Leclerc and a big confidence boost for Lewis.

Bearman (P10 → P5) — The standout mover of the race. Oliver jumped 5 places from P10 on the grid to score 10 points for Haas. A real statement drive.

Lawson (P14 → P7) — Gained 7 positions from the back of the midfield to score 6 points for Racing Bulls. Quietly impressive.

Sainz (P17 → P9) — Carlos climbed 8 places from a lowly grid slot to sneak into the points for Williams. A masterclass in race craft.

Colapinto (P12 → P10) — Franco grabbed the final point for Alpine, gaining 2 spots. Every point counts in this midfield battle.

🤔 The Unremarkable

Leclerc (P4 → P4) — Charles held his grid position but couldn't challenge Hamilton ahead. A solid but uninspiring afternoon for the Monégasque.

Hadjar (P9 → P8) — Isack dropped one spot from qualifying to finish. With Verstappen's DNF, Red Bull needed more from their remaining car.

Gasly (P7 → P6) — Pierre gained one spot but Alpine will feel they left points on the table given Bearman and Lawson's charges through the field.

😬 The Ugly

Verstappen (P8 → DNF) — A mechanical failure ends Max's race before it really began. Red Bull score just 4 points from Hadjar's P8. A brutal weekend for Max.

Norris (P6 → DNS) — Lando didn't even make it to the grid. McLaren lose a potential haul of points with both Norris and Piastri failing to start. A catastrophic weekend for the Woking outfit.

Piastri (P5 → DNS) — The Australian also failed to start. Two DNS's in one race is almost unheard of, McLaren will have serious questions to answer.

Alonso (P18 → DNF) — Fernando's race ended with a mechanical failure. Aston Martin are yet to score a single point in 2026.

Stroll (P20 → DNF) — Lance joins his teammate in retirement. A miserable double DNF for Aston Martin.

Bortoleto (P16 → DNS) — Audi's second DNS of the season alongside Albon. A forgettable day for the new constructor.

Episode 3 will cover the Japanese Grand Prix 🏁 🏎️

Credits:

Omni and Hawkfry Group for providing the business intelligence platform.

OpenF1 (openf1.org) team for creating and maintaining an awesome open source API.

(The F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are all trade marks of Formula 1 Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.)

Amarenalytics Talks F1 - 2026 Australian Grand Prix

📊 Amarenalytics talks Formula 1 🏁 🏎️

Combining my passion for Formula 1 (Ferrari fan since I was 7 years old) and all things data, this is episode one of a series where I share data informed insights on the Formula 1 championship.

Let's start analysing the first race of the season, the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne.

🏆 Mercedes-AMG Formula One Team Dominates the 2026 Season Opener

Mercedes-AMG Formula One Team pulled off a stunning 1-2 finish at the Australian GP, George Russell taking the win, with Kimi Antonelli right behind him in P2.
The Silver Arrows already lead the Constructors' Championship with 43 points, with a 16-point gap over Scuderia Ferrari.

The good performers

Leclerc (P4 → P3) — Ferrari's best performer, gained a spot on race day.
Hamilton (P7 → P4) — Lewis quietly moved up three places. Solid performance by a much more confident Lewis.
Verstappen (P20 -> P6) - Great recovery by Max as usual.
Bearman (P12 → P7) — The standout mover of the race, jumping 5 places for Haas. A real statement drive.
Gasly (P14 → P10) — Gained 4 spots for Alpine to sneak into the points.

The disappointments

Hadjar (P3 → DNF) — Started from the second row and retired. A brutal blow for Red Bull, who also lost points from Verstappen starting further back.
Piastri (P5 → DNF) — McLaren's Australian hometown hero retired on home soil. Ouch.
Hulkenberg (P11 → DNF) — Audi's race ended early, leaving only Bortoleto to salvage 2 points.
Lawson (P8 → P13) — Lost 5 positions from qualifying to finish. A race to forget for the Racing Bulls driver.

Let me know what you think of the dashboard and this race in the comments.

Episode 2 will cover the Chinese Grand Prix.

See you next week! 🏁 🏎️

Credits:
Omni and Hawkfry Group for providing the business intelligence platform.
OpenF1 (openf1.org) team for creating and maintaining an awesome open source API.


(The F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are all trade marks of Formula 1 Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.)