The McLaren driver produced a 1:17.939 late in the session, finishing 0.117 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Hamilton and 0.129 ahead of Mercedes championship leader Antonelli. George Russell initially came nearest, while Hamilton found enough time in the first and third sectors to edge Norris by 0.009s. Charles Leclerc then improved, and Antonelli survived a heavy trip over the Turn 4 kerbs before lowering the benchmark. Leclerc finished fourth after running wide at Turn 1, while Piastri’s final effort was compromised when he cut the Turn 6 chicane. Hulkenberg led Audi team-mate Bortoleto in the midfield, while Russell ended sixth, 0.602s away from Norris.