A session that started damp and led to the primary half being contested on intermediate tyres ends with lap occasions creeping near the most effective of FP2.
The shift in circumstances means there are nonetheless some query marks over qualifying – particularly for McLaren – however Russell will take encouragement from being quickest.
Verstappen finally ends up second, adopted by Albon, Hadjar and Hamilton – nevertheless it’s nonetheless not simple to get a steer on how the all-important qualifying session will play out.
If it is a headache for McLaren, at the least it is equal footing for Norris and Piastri of their private battle.
