“A chaotic race with plenty of penalties. Norris had a strong chance of battling Verstappen for the victory if not for his penalty. The Ferraris were slightly off the pace, but some good fortune kept them in the fight for the WCC. Mercedes was also a bit off the pace, and Hamilton might have been in a much stronger position if not for penalties as well. Despite being the fastest team overall, McLaren wasn’t as quick on this circuit as expected. Abu Dhabi will likely pose an even greater challenge, with Mercedes and Ferrari expected to gain some pace.