In the season standings, Alonso also is the lone occupant of the big gap between the Red Bulls – Verstappen 119, Pérez 105, Alonso 75, Hamilton 56. Then it’s Sainz 44, Russell 40, Leclerc 34.
Will Pérez be able to regroup and challenge his teammate? Will Mercedes give Hamilton a chance to at least become a regular podium finisher and challenge Alonso for third? I’m going to guess “no” and “maybe,” but we have a long way to go to find out.
Thanks for riding along with us today, here’s Giles Richards’ full report for your reading pleasure:
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The crowd gives Pérez a nice roar as he steps up for his runner-up interview, lamenting tire strategy a bit.
Alonso is in great spirits, saying it was a lonely race today in between the Red Bulls and everyone else.
