Piastri and Lando Norris completed a McLaren one-two, with George Russell third and Hamilton back in sixth.

Norris fell short in his quest to take his first title last year after Max Verstappen saw off his challenge to land his fourth consecutive crown.

Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris set the two fastest times in final practice.

Championship leader Max Verstappen will start sixth on the grid in Baku.

Verstappen was imperious around the high-speed corner circuit at Suzuka.