Scuderia Ferrari Drivers Place Third and Fifth in Barcelona FP3
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished third and fifth respectively in the final practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- 1'15"922
- 1'16"381
- 17
What Happened
In the third free practice session at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Charles Leclerc set the third-fastest time of 1'15"922, while Lewis Hamilton recorded a 1'16"381 for fifth. Leclerc completed 17 laps, one more than Hamilton's 16. The session was briefly red-flagged after Valtteri Bottas went off track.
1'15"922
Third fastest in FP3
1'16"381
Fifth fastest in FP3
Why this matters
The session provides a glimpse of Ferrari's form ahead of qualifying, with both drivers showing competitive pace on Soft tyres.
Terms in This Story
- Soft tyres
- The softest compound tire in Formula 1, offering high grip but lower durability.
- Red flag
- A signal that suspends a session due to dangerous conditions on track.
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