Leclerc finally the best in Monaco, weaker weekend for Verstappen

As ever, Monaco was primarily about qualifying. As a result of early crimson flag, the race turned a parade, and the drivers might virtually solely be judged on their qualifying performances. These are GPblog’s scores after the Grand Prix within the Principality.

Leclerc: 10

Charles Leclerc was lastly the person in Monaco. From the primary session, the Monegasque stood out head and shoulders above the remaining, and this time, victory didn’t elude him. A really well-deserved win in a robust weekend for the Ferrari driver.

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Piastri: 9

Oscar Piastri additionally impressed in Monaco by beating his teammate. His second go to to Monaco led to a visit to the rostrum, giving him the style for extra. His first win in F1 is getting nearer and nearer.

Sainz: 5

Carlos Sainz couldn’t match his teammate this weekend and was saved by the crimson flag. His race appeared to be at an finish because of a contact with Piastri. Nevertheless, after the crimson flag he was allowed to start out from P3 once more and acquired on the rostrum after the race.

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Norris: 6

Lando Norris was the weaker of the 2 McLarens this weekend. On Sunday, Norris tried all the things, however greater than P4 was not within the playing cards.

Russell: 8

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George Russell carried out the utmost for Mercedes by ending fifth and heading off Verstappen’s assault.

Verstappen: 7

For Max Verstappen, there didn’t appear to be far more in it than sixth place. Contact with the wall could not have earned him the utmost end in qualifying, however the Dutchman most likely couldn’t have completed a lot greater.

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Hamilton: 6

Lewis Hamilton had one other weaker weekend, shedding to his teammate in qualifying and the race. Even together with his undercut try, Hamilton himself was not absolutely awake. His group ought to have talked about it clearly, however Hamilton might have paid a little bit of consideration himself.

Tsunoda: 7

A robust efficiency by Yuki Tsunoda who as soon as once more managed to usher in the factors for the group.

Albon: 7

Alexander Albon scored the primary factors of the season for Williams this weekend. The factors are a lot wanted and got here primarily by means of good qualifying.

Gasly: 7

Pierre Gasly scores a degree for Alpine after a robust qualifying session. Issues acquired tense for some time together with his teammate, however the level was not at risk in the long run.

Alonso: 5

Fernando Alonso had a disappointing weekend for Aston Martin. The Spaniard didn’t get by means of Q1 and needed to defend within the race largely. Work is required for his teammate, who then didn’t even handle to reap the rewards.

Ricciardo: 5

Daniel Ricciardo once more got here up quick in opposition to his teammate in ‘his Monaco’. No Q3 and, subsequently, caught behind Alonso within the race.

Bottas: 6

There was not far more in retailer for Valtteri Bottas in Monaco than a spot in the course of the pack. Sauber’s automobile was not quick sufficient for extra. The overtaking transfer on Sargeant was good to see, although.

Stroll: 5

Lance Stroll had a strong qualifying session and was helped into the race by his teammate to open the assault on contemporary tyres. There, nonetheless, Stroll once more confirmed his incompetence by instantly hitting the wall and having to return in.

Sargeant: 5

Logan Sargeant was nearly the one driver to be overtaken in Monaco throughout the race. The American sees his place at Williams changing into more and more unsure.

Zhou: 5

Not a robust efficiency from Guanyu Zhou. The least in qualifying after which within the race additionally unable to have interaction in actual duels.

Ocon: 4

Esteban Ocon confirmed himself to be an extremely dangerous teammate once more on Sunday with the overtake on Gasly. In doing so, he risked the purpose Alpine so desperately wants. Workforce boss Bruno Famin’s phrases afterwards stated all of it.

Perez: 3

Sergio Perez delivered a dramatic efficiency in Monaco. Not getting by means of Q1 with a Pink Bull is unacceptable. The stewards didn’t examine the crash additional. Perez did look in his mirror, and sitting in a Pink Bull, you then need to surprise why he did not give the Dane a bit more room on the primary lap of the race. The injury is costing his group a fortune.

Hulkenberg: 6

Nico Hulkenberg had qualifying, however his group was disqualified. Within the race, Hulkenberg didn’t get far, however he was to not blame for the crash. He was merely within the improper place on the improper time.

Magnussen: 3

Kevin Magnussen was once more the weaker of the 2 Haas drivers in qualifying and rapidly ended his race. Perez might have given him more room, however how a lot danger do you tackle the primary lap of the race, and with a race suspension looming?