Charles Leclerc snatched the top spot at the end of FP3

In the final moments of FP3, Max Verstappen narrowly edged out Carlos Sainz by a mere 0.057 seconds, showcasing the intense competition between the Red Bull and Ferrari drivers. Sainz had held the top spot for much of the session, particularly impressing with his performance on the medium tires earlier on.

Just as Max Verstappen seemed poised to celebrate his leading time, Charles Leclerc dashed his hopes by posting a 1m16.714s right at the session's end, propelling himself to the top spot. This shuffle ensured that the top four drivers were all within a tenth of a second of each other, showcasing the tight competition at the front. Despite his strong overall performance, Carlos Sainz couldn't improve on the soft tires and maintained his position in third. Lewis Hamilton faced frustrations early on, visibly displeased over the team radio as he struggled to match the Ferraris' pace, particularly on the straights.