At the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend, we saw two safety cars in quick succession. Some benefitted, and others saw their race ruined. Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc were both able to leapfrog the second Red Bull of Sergio Perez and climb into the podium places. They pitted under an initial VSC when Valtteri Bottas ground to a halt, while Perez wouldn’t stop until the full safety car. The Mexican was able to get past the Ferrari, setting the stage for a late battle with Norris. But the McLaren held onto the runner-up spot fairly comfortably in the end. Further down the field, there was chaos…
