Heading into the third and final free practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the situation is finely balanced between Max Verstappen and the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
The papaya team-mates topped FP1 and FP2 respectively, but the Dutchman was the only one of the trio to be in the top three through both.
Friday was unusually strong for the four-time F1 drivers' champion, with Red Bull normally struggling straight out of the gates.
With just an hour of running left before the all-important qualifying session at the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari and Mercedes will also be hoping to enter the fray.
Attaining a good grid slot is critical in Barcelona, especially for the championship protagonists, as 91% (31 of 34) F1 races at the circuit have been won from the front row.
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