Although he didn't catch the slipstream from other teams like Leclerc in the final sector, Gasly still finished the line in fourth place.
Qin Miao's original sixth position dropped one place due to Gasly's rise, falling to seventh.
Tian also moved up a place, surpassing Alonso from tenth to ninth.
After the two Red Bull drivers completed their flying laps, it was time for other teams to send their drivers out for the last flying lap.
At Mercedes, Qin Miao fitted his last set of new soft tires, while Hamilton was to go out before Qin Miao.
Hamilton didn't play any tricks; he promised to exchange slipstreams during the Q3 session before the qualifying started, and he didn't break his word.
Initially, the domestic fans were somewhat unhappy seeing Qin Miao give Hamilton a slipstream, as it seemed like Hamilton was bullying Qin Miao.
