Also in the drop zone was Verstappen after he complained of a power unit problem and was forced to pit before setting a representative time. Having been held up at the FIA weighbridge on his way into the pits, Verstappen was informed of potential fixes but was only P17 after first attempt and had to push for a second consecutive lap.

Verstappen's extra attempt was then ruined when Giovinazzi crashed at the final corner, bringing the session to a premature end. Just a few seconds before the checkered flag, the Italian - who was sitting 15th and just through to Q2 at the time - made the same mistake as Grosjean and lost the rear, but kept his foot planted on the throttle for a fraction longer and headed towards the barrier as the car gripped up again. The front of the car hit the tire barrier at speed, with the right front corner being ripped off before the rear was then heavily damaged.