Russell got away in the lead easily but the Ferraris were close behind with Leclerc trying for the lead but Antonelli went off the track twice as he pushed. The teenager got past Leclerc by going off the track so would have to give the place back; Verstappen saw it all happen and waited behind to get past both of them when Antonelli had to make the switch. The first retirement due to the heat was on lap three when Bottas's tyres caught fire. His team mate Perez would be out two laps later when his car caught fire.
The Ferraris lost out during the early laps: Antonelli pushed past Leclerc, then Verstappen took second from Hamilton. They went in for early pit stops.
A third of the way through the race, Sainz lost power in his Mercedes engine and pulled over to the side on the straight. There were Yellow Flags and Antonelli pitted. He was leading the race as the other drivers had taken their first or only stop. The Virtual Safety Car was about to come out and he should have waited.
In the middle of this race there was some overtaking and some pit stopping but other than Alonso speeding in the pits, it didn't feel like much was happening. Stroll would be the fourth retirement.
Russell took a pole to chequered flag victory with Verstappen and Antonelli right behind him; Alonso too but he had been lapped. George was very happy and needed to be back on top. And so it was done.
When we come back next season, I would like the drone camera to be gone - it gave nothing new visually and made me feel sick. Just like [INSERT NAME OF DRIVER HERE].
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