Well at least Merc got 2nd in the WCC, such a shame Hamilton couldn't hold out for 4th or he would have had his best result in the WDC since 2008.
After the puncture I doubt he could have got back to 4th from 8th but the drive-through secured it.
4th still equals his best result since 2008 and in a new team, plus he out-scored his teammate so it's not all bad. Just so frustrating that he had it in his grasp and under control until the contact. <sigh>
I really hope next year is a bit more unpredictable…