The highlights were Ferrari on Ferrari action, and the interview with Guenther after the race. Sky dropped the ball in not engaging him, but I guess they figure they will get him for free?
Their commentators seemed to still be on holiday for most of the weekend. Or maybe they fell asleep when they realized that this was just an appendix to the 2023 season???
Not sure about Merc's problems - Russell explained it away that they chose too aggressive (low cooling) a body for this race. But ambient temps were very low, and what they gain in reliable power with more openings, they will pay for in part with higher drag. So, not sure where they truly sit.
Bottas sure has trouble with wheel nuts during pit stops! He's going to get a complex.
This time I don't think the Turn 1 shenanigans were Stroll's fault - refreshing to say that, as a Canadian. He actually had a decent race, though nothing to write home about. Fernando seemed very passive - practically waiving drivers past. Not so much team VISA RB or whatever they are called now. Bad team orders, or was the radio message to let Ricciardo through maybe delayed (was actually a few laps earlier???).
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