Norris managed to go even quicker with a third flier and so he tops SQ1 on a 1:09.627, with Verstappen's second effort getting him back up to second. But there's drama at the back for Carlos Sainz - a poor first sector means he fails to improve and he's out in last. A rare shocker for Sainz.

Aston Martin is set to start its fourth consecutive season with the same driver pairing, as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are both signed for the 2026 campaign. Alonso, who joined in 2023, is contracted until the end of next season and what he does beyond is currently a hot topic given the Spaniard is 44-years-old and no longer in his prime.