The yellow flags were briefly thrown when Liam Lawson suffered a spin into the first chicane, the Red Bull driver reporting struggles with “the rear in low speed”.
Albon, meanwhile, had been issued with a warning for failing to follow the Race Director’s instructions regarding the escape road.
Antonelli remained on top as the final practice hour reached its halfway point, the Italian two tenths clear of Leclerc while Gasly followed in third.
Other drivers sounded less happy, with Oscar Piastri having to take to the escape road after a lock-up into the first corner before sarcastically commenting that things were “great”.
Separately, it was confirmed that both drivers will be investigated after the session for a yellow flag infringement.
The yellow flags were briefly thrown when Liam Lawson suffered a spin into the first chicane, the Red Bull driver reporting struggles with “the rear in low speed”. Albon, meanwhile, had been issued with a warning for failing to follow the Race Director’s instructions regarding the escape road.
Antonelli remained on top as the final practice hour reached its halfway point, the Italian two tenths clear of Leclerc while Gasly followed in third. Other drivers sounded less happy, with Oscar Piastri having to take to the escape road after a lock-up into the first corner before sarcastically commenting that things were “great”.
Russell was the next to go fastest on a 1m 22.697s, going three tenths quicker than his team mate – but the Briton still had to contend with traffic soon afterwards, radioing in that there was nothing he could do after getting caught up in a group of cars.
As the final 15 minutes of the session ticked down, the likes of Antonelli, Russell and Verstappen were amongst the first to bolt on fresh soft tyres for their closing laps, leading to a flurry of quicker times going on the board.
Meanwhile Williams were utilising the power of the tow, with Albon – who, like Antonelli, will start from the back due to engine penalties – towing Carlos Sainz in a move that they will be hoping to gain from later in Qualifying. Separately, it was confirmed that both drivers will be investigated after the session for a yellow flag infringement.
