Antonelli maintains pace advantage in final practice session

Antonelli set the benchmark time in the crash-disrupted final practice outing ahead of the main qualifying session, demonstrating continued competitive form as the championship contender seeks to extend his points lead. The Ferrari driver Leclerc came closest to matching the pace, finishing second but unable to close the gap significantly enough to overtake the session leader on the timing sheets.

The practice session was marred by several accidents that required intervention from the safety car and caused multiple interruptions to the running schedule. Despite the disruptions, drivers and teams managed to complete meaningful preparation work ahead of the crucial qualifying round.

Antonelli's commanding pace in the final practice session reinforces his status as the favourite heading into qualifying, where grid positions for the weekend race will be determined. The narrow margin between the championship leader and his closest challenger suggests competitive racing will likely feature prominently in the coming sessions.