George Russell set the pace in third practice ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver set an ultra-competitive 1:42.514 with two minutes remaining, to top the final practice session ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.
Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen completed the top five. Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all look very competitive, with just 0.013s having split Russell and Leclerc.
Red flags caused an issue once again, with two having been flown during third practice.
The first 15 minutes into the session was caused by Esteban Ocon coming to a halt, before Oliver Bearman crashed later in third practice.
Result Free practice 3 - Azerbaijan
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