One of the main factors behind the success was the flawless reliability of the engine, ensured by advanced Petronas lubricant technologies. While Antonelli was confidently heading towards triumph, his main rivals faced serious technical issues. Tension in the pits began from the very start, when Max Verstappen, who had started from the front row, retired on the very first lap due to a power unit failure. Later during the chaotic race, Lando Norris in the McLaren and Valtteri Bottas also ended their race due to engine problems and loss of power. Even Isack Hadjar from Red Bull, who made it to the podium, complained over the radio about critical engine failures.

• A Grand Slam in motorsport is the highest individual achievement of a driver during a single Formula 1 race weekend.
  To achieve this title, a driver must demonstrate absolute dominance in four mandatory criteria:
  Pole position: win Saturday qualifying and start first.
  Race victory: finish in first place on Sunday.
  Fastest lap: set the absolute best lap time during the race itself.
  Leading from start to finish: be in first place at the end of every single lap of the race distance, without losing the position even during pit stops.