In the third free practice session Lewis Hamilton is the fastest ahead of the world leader Max Verstappen. Ferrari detached: seventh time for Leclerc, 13th Sainz. At 15 the fight for the pole
The third free practice session on Saturday morning set the best time for Lewis Hamilton, who finished in front of Max Verstappen with his Mercedes on whose contract renewal was expressed by Toto Wolff. The Red Bull Dutchman, who took to the track in the second part of the session, completed several laps but had to settle for the second time. Third Valtteri Bottas who was given a penalty in view of the race. The Finn yesterday was the author of a dangerous spin in the pit lane after having violated the regulation that prohibits starting tests from the pit stop.
Honda in form
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The FP3s confirm the performance of the Honda power unit, both for the Red Bulls and the Alpha Tauri. The latter ended the session in fifth and sixth position with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of Pierre Gasly. The Frenchman was among the first to take to the track after missing FP2 due to problems with his power unit, which were resolved without incurring a penalty.
Ferrari in chiaroscuro
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The first Ferrari driver is Charles Leclerc, with the 7th time of the session. Further back Carlos Sainz, 13th after having made several attempts with the yellow tire, first, and then with the red one. McLarens are also struggling, out of the top 10 of FP3
The top 10 of FP3
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1. Lewis Hamilton (Gbr – Mercedes)
2. Max Verstappen (Ola – Red Bull)
3. Valtteri Bottas (Fin – Mercedes)
4. Sergio Perez (Mex – Red Bull)
5. Yuki Tsunoda (Giap –Alpha Tauri)
Pierre Gasly (Fra – AlphaTauri)
7. Charles Leclerc (Mon – Ferrari)
8.Fernando Alonso (Spa – Alpine)
9. Lance Stroll (Can – Aston Martin)
10. Sebastian Vettel (Ger – Aston Martin).
June 26, 2021 (change June 26, 2021 | 13:22)
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