With 6 Red Flags in Qualifying, what would happen in an actual race? Lap 2 and out came the Safety Car when Zhou went over Gasly and into the wall.
This came hot on the heels of an explosive start with LeClerc taking Verstappen off the grid, with Norris pushing him hard. Alonso, starting out 5th and everyone's shout for surprise podium, got overtaken by all and sundry. The Mercedes couldn't make a speedy getaway to make up for their poor qualifying with both cars losing places.
Basically the Sprint meant that anyone interesting who was near the front of the grid is starting much further back and there was no real change at the front. Ferrari will have a greater knowledge of racing on the Soft compound of tire, which hopefully they can apply for the race proper. On the mini podium the drivers were given a maxi medal - what happened to the laurel wreaths? Next year, a book token will be awarded.
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