4. Lewis Hamilton
Despite not coming out of the race with a win or a podium, Hamilton commanded most of the race until being dragged out of first by a technical issue. There were really no flaws in his performance today, and he would definitely have won if his headrest hadn't come loose.
3. Fernando Alonso
2 points... And we're celebrating. That sentence more or less sums up Alonso's frustration with McLaren. This 2-time world champion driver who could be still with Ferrari at the moment, is reduced to celebrating a ninth place finish... But credit to him for staying focused with so little to fight for. (And for obliterating Vandoorne once again)
2. Sebastian Vettel
Haha... no.
2. Lance Stroll
First podium before 20 doesn't sound too bad to me. Even if his career magically ended today, he could still count himself in the top 20th percentile of drivers who have podium-ed in the sport. Well done Lance, well done.
1. Valterri Bottas
(Valterri looking over-joyed at his Podium finish)
I haven't been watching F1 for more than 10 years, and if someone who has wants to correct me, please do, but I have never in my life heard of a lapped driver finishing second. 2nd!!! The safety cars and red flags no doubt helped him, but for accomplishing something I've never seen done before, Valterri Bottas is the #1 driver of the Azerbaijan GP.
