 Particular praise after the race went to both newcomers Haas and debutant Jolyon Palmer , who delivered what The Guardian described as an " impressive " drive . Palmer had been able to hold off attacks by both Toro Rosso drivers for several laps in the closing stages of the race . Toro Rosso 's Max Verstappen was very unhappy with his team 's strategy in the race handling the situation , repeatedly complaining and swearing over the team radio . He lost several seconds in a rushed pitstop , after which he lamented that he had wanted to pit before his teammate Sainz . While driving behind Sainz when both where trailing Palmer , he asked for team orders to allow him to pass his teammate , which were denied , leading him to describe his team 's strategy as a " joke " . Verstappen received criticism for his outbursts , with Sky Sports describing him as sounding " like a teenager - and a sulky one at that " . He later apologised to his team for his outbursts . 
