What a pitty for Leclerc! The young and super fast driver of Ferrari deserved the victory. And he would have won if it wasn't for the failure of his engine. At least he made it to the podium, avoiding losing another spot from Verstappen, due to the safety car that was deployed because both drivers of Renault were forced to park their cars aside, after mechanical failures.
The weekend seemed ideal for Ferrari, the drivers were dominating the practice sessions and started from the front row. Leclerc set the fastest time in Qualifying, thus claiming his first pole position. Vettel was second, but made a better start when the red lights turned off. But had a faster pace than the German and managed to pass him. Vettel couldn't keep up with his team mate and couldn't get away from Hamilton. The champion, after the pit stops, was very close to his opponent and passed him on the outside! Vettel's misfortune hit him again, while without any contact the car spun off. As if it wasn't enough, later his front wing broke loose and he was forced to pit, in order to change. Finally he took 5th, which means that after two races he hasn't reached the podium...
McLaren showed some signs of improvement, with both drivers qualifying in Q3. Sainz didn't make to the finish, because of a problem caused by the contact with Verstappen. On the other hand, Norris finished 6th, managing to stay in front of Raikkonen.
Race results:
| Driver | Team | |
| 1 | Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2 | Bottas | Mercedes |
| 3 | Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 4 | Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 5 | Vettel | Ferrari |
| 6 | Norris | McLaren |
| 7 | Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo |
| 8 | Gasly | Red Bull |
| 9 | Albon | Toro Rosso |
| 10 | Perez | Racing Point |
Standings after the race:
| Drivers' Championship | ||
| Driver | Points | |
| 1 | Bottas | 44 |
| 2 | Hamilton | 43 |
| 3 | Verstappen | 27 |
| 4 | Leclerc | 26 |
| 5 | Vettel | 22 |
| 6 | Raikkonen | 10 |
| 7 | Magnussen | 8 |
| 8 | Norris | 8 |
| 9 | Hulkenberg | 6 |
| 10 | Gasly | 4 |
| 11 | Stroll | 2 |
| 12 | Albon | 2 |
| 13 | Kvyat | 1 |
| 14 | Perez | 1 |
| Constructors' Championship | ||
| Team | Points | |
| 1 | Mercedes | 87 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 48 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 31 |
| 4 | Alfa Romeo | 10 |
| 5 | Haas | 8 |
| 6 | McLaren | 8 |
| 7 | Renault | 6 |
| 8 | Racing Point | 3 |
| 9 | Toro Rosso | 3 |
| Engines' Table | ||
| Engine | Points | |
| 1 | Mercedes | 90 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 66 |
| 3 | Honda | 34 |
| 4 | Renault | 14 |
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