The leader of the general classification, Dutch Max Verstappen, will start from the third starting position. Behind him will be the representative of the hosts Sergio Perez (both Red Bull).
The drivers of Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen – Italian Antonio Giovinazzi and Finn Kimi Raikkonen – were eliminated in the second qualifying session with 14th and 12th results respectively.
Qualifying extended by about half an hour since the first session Lance Stroll had an accident (Aston Martin). The Canadian was not injured, but his damaged car blocked the track and the referees stopped the competition.
In the general classification, Verstappen has 12 points. advantage over Hamilton. Bottas is third at a loss.
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