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Russell pitted 12 laps earlier than Verstappen and surrendered track position with no strategic upside — the undercut never had a chance.

Gasly gained six positions under the Safety Car but couldn't hold them because everyone else got the same free pit stop.

Norris was faster than Verstappen and lost 7 positions — not because of strategy, but because he failed to lift under yellows during a safety car restart.

Stroll was handed a 10-second penalty for causing a collision on Lap 8, then retired immediately after serving it. Alonso finished P7.