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Perez lost nearly a minute to Leclerc on identical strategies because Red Bull couldn't match Ferrari's hard-tyre pace.

Russell was nearly seven tenths faster than Perez through Sector 2. That's not luck — that's a driver who knew exactly what this circuit demanded.

Colapinto gained five positions on race day while Albon lost two — in identical cars, on the same strategy window.

Ocon was the fastest car in the field by half a second per lap. He finished a lap down in 18th.