Sainz's result is 1 minute 18.750 seconds. The reigning world champion Dutchman Max Verstappen from the «Red Bull» team was second (+0.130 backlog), the third was Sainz's team-mate at «Ferrari» Monegasque Charles Leclerc (+0.289).

Seven-time world champion Briton Lewis Hamilton («Mercedes») showed the seventh time (+0.960).

Later on Friday there will be a second free practice. The third free practice and qualification will take place on Saturday, the start of the race will be given on Sunday.