Impact PIastri would start the grand prix on hard tyres in contrast to the many who would start on medium compound rubber. He would get off well at the lights out and actually overtake his teammate, Lando Norris, on the opening lap. Piastri would hold down P2 during his long opening stint and inherit the lead at Max Verstappen's first pit stop. The McLaren youngster would lead a number of laps before his own pit stop. Piastri would cut into Verstappen's lead down the stretch but would still finish P2 at nearly 12.5-seconds back. It was his 16th podium of the season and he finishes third in the final driver standings.
DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
