Charles Leclerc set the best time (1:17.277) on Friday at 245.8 km/h, with 38 hundredths over Max Verstappen and 43 over Carlos Sainz. Fernando Alonso suffered a spectacular off-track at turn 10.
Alex Albon lost control when he stepped on the curb at turn 8. The Briton was able to reach the medical center on his own and without major physical setbacks, while the stewards removed the multiple damage caused.