Enea Bastianini has burst onto the scene gathering 70 points for Ducati Lenovo Team. His sensational speed and consistency rankings of 1st in both categories highlight Bastianini’s stellar riding, while his 2nd ranked deterioration rating is a good sign for tire preservation.

Enea Bastianini rounded out the podium in 3rd on his Ducati after starting 5th. The Italian rode smoothly and efficiently, ranking 1st in efficiency and consistency. He gained 20 points to strengthen his hold on 2nd place in the championship.

Just behind Martin is Binder, riding for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The South African has 42 points after in-season average of third place finishes from seventh on the grid. While Binder's historical average record at COTA is average, his in-season average performance has been stellar. He ranks second in efficiency and fifth in speed, proving he has the pace to run at the front.

An epic battle unfolded behind the top three of Sainz, Leclerc and Norris. Young gun Oscar Piastri in his sophomore season drove a stellar race for McLaren, starting 5th and finishing 4th. Alpine's Fernando Alonso also showed he still has plenty left in the tank in 8th, gaining 2 places with strategic racing.

Further down the order, Brad Binder and Jack Miller from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing finished 4th and 5th respectively. Binder made significant gains from his starting position of 10th thanks to consistently quick lap times and his defensive skills. Miller also made progress but was not as efficient in converting his overtakes into lasting gains.

All eyes will be on rookie sensation Pedro Acosta this weekend. The young Spaniard impressed in his debut by scoring 9 points and ranking 6th in weighted predator in season, showing his ability to pull off overtakes already.