Lando Norris edged out Oscar Piastri to top the charts in final practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the McLaren pair enjoyed a dominant advantage. Norris came into this weekend with a three-point lead over Piastri in the championship standings after the Australian’s victory in Bahrain.

Piastri was the first to set a lap in Qualifying 3, a 1:27.560s set moments before the red flag was shown. It was waved for Norris in the other McLaren, who crashed at Turn 5 after running wide at the preceding left-hander. The car ran onto the exit kerb, sending him heavily into the wall and triggering a red flag.