Norris Edges Piastri in FP3, Verstappen Closes In
Summary
Lando Norris leads FP3 at Imola, narrowly ahead of Piastri, with Verstappen close behind. The session saw a few incidents and challenges with tyre performance, setting the stage for a competitive weekend.
Norris Edges Piastri in Emilia Romagna FP3, Verstappen Close Behind
Why it matters: Lando Norris set the pace in FP3 at Imola, with Max Verstappen close behind, hinting at a competitive weekend ahead.
The big picture: McLaren's Lando Norris led the final practice session for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, narrowly ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen in his Red Bull finished third, just a fraction of a second off the pace.
Key details:
- Norris set a time of 1:14.897, outpacing Piastri by a mere 0.100 seconds.
- Verstappen was only 0.181 seconds behind Norris, indicating a potential challenge in qualifying and the race.
- Several drivers struggled to improve their lap times on soft tyres, while Norris managed to find significant gains.
- George Russell reported issues with bouncing in his Mercedes, while Fernando Alonso voiced his frustrations.
- There were a few incidents, including a spin by Liam Lawson and a near miss involving Isack Hadjar and Carlos Sainz.
Top 10 Results from FP3:
- Lando Norris McLaren 1:14.897
- Oscar Piastri McLaren +0.100
- Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.181
- Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +0.502
- Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.554
- Carlos Sainz Williams +0.587
- Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls +0.611
- George Russell Mercedes +0.765
- Alexander Albon Williams +0.835
- Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +0.890
What's next: Qualifying will be crucial, with Verstappen looking to challenge McLaren's strong showing in practice. The race promises to be exciting with the top teams closely matched.
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