LEWIS HAMILTON claimed he had never “seen a car so fast” after Red Bull completed another annihilation. Sergio Perez took the chequered flag while Max Verstappen came from 15th on the grid to finish second, as this season is becoming a procession. But the reality is this was another no-contest with Fernando Alonso coming third despite a controversial post-race penalty. In another incredible post-race twist, Alonso was later re-instated onto the podium after another FIA U-turn. And that was as close to the front he got, as this race turned into another Red Bull procession. Out in front Perez was keeping out of Alonso’s reach, with the Spaniard hampered by his initial penalty for being out of position on the grid.

Follow MotorMouth on social media:

• 
• 
• 
•