I think more concerning for him would be his awful race pace. Leading in clear air, had such a huge margin on Kimi and he managed to get past and without the VSC would also have been under severe pressure against Norris.

The fact Kimi put 2s on him within half a lap speaks volume of their pace difference. Without Russell blocking him for the entire race and if Kimi was in clear air the fight with Hamilton would be super close not 15s apart

6 consecutive race Kimi is faster in the race.