Overview

• Max Verstappen set a 1:24.892 lap to claim pole by 0.103 seconds over Oscar Piastri in Q3.
• Lando Norris, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton filled out the top five grid spots for Sunday’s race.
• Ollie Bearman, who qualified eighth, will start 18th after receiving a 10-place penalty for a practice red-flag violation.
• Verstappen’s trimmed rear wing maximized straight-line speed but has sparked debate over its effect on tyre degradation.
• Pirelli projects a one-stop strategy could be 2–3 seconds faster than two stops, and Ferrari’s strong high-fuel pace marks them as serious contenders.