But the rain held off – for Q2 at least – with only spots falling for the next 15 minutes as the drivers looked to make it into the top 10.
though the dynamic wet/dry conditions of race day meant Hamilton was in the hunt for victory at one stage.
”The stewards noted that the promoter “candidly admitted that the safety measures in place did not achieve the goal to prevent spectators from entering the track” and agreed that an “unacceptable situation” occurred at the end of the race as fans entered the track.
A transcript of his radio conversation with his race engineer laid bare the Frenchman’s frustration over the situation.
Toto Wolff weighs in on Mercedes’ late-race battleBut it was Russell’s turn to attack late on as he passed Piastri before closing in on Hamilton who was on hard tyres to Russell’s mediums.
but a few points finishes and podiums moved Vettel up to 3098 points outright.