Overview

• Lando Norris topped the FP3 timesheets with a 1:27.489, just 0.024 seconds ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, confirming McLaren's dominance.
• George Russell was the closest competitor in third, over six-tenths behind the McLaren duo, with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc completing the top five.
• McLaren demonstrated superior single-lap and long-run performance, with minimal tyre degradation on Jeddah's high-speed street circuit.
• Max Verstappen struggled with engine braking issues, while Lewis Hamilton continued to face challenges with tyre performance, finishing 12th in FP3.
• Attention now shifts to qualifying, where McLaren is favored for a front-row lockout, though past surprises from Verstappen highlight potential unpredictability.