A session that began damp and led to the first half being contested on intermediate tyres ends with lap times creeping close to the best of FP2.
The shift in conditions means there are still some question marks over qualifying – especially for McLaren – but Russell will take encouragement from being quickest.
Verstappen ends up second, followed by Albon, Hadjar and Hamilton – but it’s still not easy to get a steer on how the all-important qualifying session will play out.
If it’s a headache for McLaren, at least it’s equal footing for Norris and Piastri in their personal battle.