THE TALE OF THREE ROOKIES
T
hree rookies left Shanghai hugely disappointed, and at least one shell-
shocked, after a Chinese Grand Prix that was decidedly cruel to them
early on in their respective Formula 1 careers.
After a forgettable debut at the Australian Grand Prix, Williams teenager
Lance Stroll bounced back with a good showing in qualifying for the race in
China, tenth quickest.
But race day was a short-lived affair for the billionaire’s son. On lap one,
he and Sergio Perez were aiming for the same piece of tarmac, when the front