Overview
- Oscar Piastri took pole by 0.012 seconds over Lando Norris after Norris topped both Friday practice sessions.
- Max Verstappen qualified third and called the weekend difficult, reflecting Red Bull’s struggle to match McLaren’s pace this season.
- French rookie Isack Hadjar delivered a career-best fourth for Racing Bulls to secure a second-row start.
- Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton line up sixth and seventh for Ferrari on a circuit known for limited overtaking.
- Lance Stroll crashed and will start last after red-flag interruptions and earlier rain affected track running through the weekend.