Just like last year, George Russell and
Max Verstappen will start side by side in today’s race, with Oscar Piastri ready to seize any opportunity should sparks fly between the two—potentially extending his lead in the drivers' championship.
Both Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for their first podium of the season, while Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc face the challenge of a big comeback after making mistakes during their final flying laps in Q3.