The session set the stage for a competitive weekend, though Max Verstappen would eventually go on to secure pole position and the race victory later in the event.
: Several teams used this session to fulfill their young driver requirements. Liam Lawson took over Max Verstappen 's Red Bull, while Nyck de Vries drove for Mercedes in place of George Russell .
: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell followed closely in fifth and sixth, continuing their trend of competitive Friday practice sessions. Key Highlights from the Session
The session set the stage for a competitive weekend, though Max Verstappen would eventually go on to secure pole position and the race victory later in the event.
: Several teams used this session to fulfill their young driver requirements. Liam Lawson took over Max Verstappen 's Red Bull, while Nyck de Vries drove for Mercedes in place of George Russell .
: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell followed closely in fifth and sixth, continuing their trend of competitive Friday practice sessions. Key Highlights from the Session