Carlos Sainz topped the timesheets in the final practice session (FP3) of the Spanish Grand Prix, with a time just 0.074 seconds faster than the second-placed driver. The top four drivers, including Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen, were separated by less than a tenth of a second. Sainz's time was 1:18.127. Leclerc finished P3, while Verstappen and Russell were P4 and P5 respectively. Hamilton was P6. The session saw several incidents, including a close call between Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll, and contact between Leclerc and Norris, which will be investigated by the stewards. Additionally, a fire broke out in the McLaren hospitality unit, leading to an evacuation.
Carlos Sainz tops the timesheets in FP3, with just 0.074s separating the top four ๐ช๐ธ๐ฅ https://t.co/dHFrOoxjzq
The one to beat heading into qualifying ๐ฏ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/p28yFQYCfD
Sainz was quickest in final Spanish GP #F1 practice as the top four drivers finished within a tenth of a second. Full report and results. ๐ https://t.co/KiJOkdWsEL
Ferrari's home hero sets the benchmark in FP3 ๐ช This is going to be one qualifying session you don't want to miss! ๐คฉ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/4egxQHjnxR
Your top 3 from final practice in Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/TEqpBdklgP
Fire breaks out in McLaren F1 hospitality unit at Spanish Grand Prix https://t.co/g462Ua4TsW https://t.co/8oyBKhAx0v
Thatโs P5 and P6 for George and Lewis in a super tight FP3 ๐ Up next, Qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix โก๏ธ https://t.co/aVidF4zZhY
That's it for Free Practice at the #SpanishGP ๐ช๐ธ Next up... Qualifying ๐ #HaasF1 https://t.co/GSNqq0L8qX
Turning it up ahead of Quali ๐ฅ #SpanishGP #F1 https://t.co/Lcvx5ltXpp
Free practice in Catalunya concluded. ๐ #SpanishGP https://t.co/ApjJmIuxPc
F1 team McLaren evacuates hospitality suite when fire breaks out before Spanish GP practice https://t.co/3MWv3AK0bi
Practice in Barcelona complete โ Ready to go for qualifying ๐ช๐ธ #SpanishGP https://t.co/McX7yMlCOJ
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"He's going to get a penalty for that!" ๐ต Another look at Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc's incident ๐ https://t.co/7PhibKQmg4
Top 10 in FP3 ๐ P1 - Sainz P2 - Norris P3 - Leclerc P4 - Verstappen P5 - Russell P6 - Hamilton P7 - Perez P8 - Albon P9 - Alonso P10 - Piastri https://t.co/LZYToHKBFh
Thatโs a wrap on practice here in Spain โ๏ธ Next up, qualifying โฑ๏ธ https://t.co/3uiLfpVtE4
The end of FP3: ๐ก Several incidents have been noted between multiple drivers ๐ฌ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/kmDjAnBt7v
๐ TOP TEN - FP3 ๐ Sainz (๐ธ) Norris Leclerc Verstappen Russell Hamilton Perez Albon Alonso Piastri #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/0hkhJpgT3c
The stewards will investigate the Turn 7 incident involving Leclerc and Norris after the session. Odd situation at the end of FP3! #F1 #SpanishGP
Could we be shaping up for a four-way fight for #SpanishGP pole between Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes? ๐ Qualifying simulation data from #F1 certainly suggests so... ๐ https://t.co/iloZv6Z8lt
Well this escalated quickly ๐๐ฟ Leclerc and Norris make contact as the Ferrari passes late in the session. #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/NOx3kaaWia
Practice is complete. Weโve got Quali up next! ๐ช๐ธ https://t.co/0RW4WWVxDc
All Practice sessions of Barcelona are now complete โ๏ธ OCO - P11 GAS - P12 Now looking ahead to Qualifying later today. https://t.co/1bBhjPVBdT
What was going on at the end of that FP3 session!! ๐คฏ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/BA0XpxWMSk
Top ๐ at the end of FP3: ๐ 1. Sainz ๐ช๐ธ 2. Norris +0.030s 3. Leclerc +0.037s 4. Verstappen +0.074s 5. Russell +0.151s 6. Hamilton 7. Perez 8. Albon 9. Alonso ๐ช๐ธ 10. Piastri #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/nJ8lFZqgW1
And thatโs a wrap for free practice ๐ช๐ธ All eyes on qualifying ๐ ๐ธ @vladimirrys #F1 || #SpanishGP https://t.co/3Jr57y5p21
Home-hero Carlos Sainz led the way in FP3 ๐ 1. SAI ๐ธ 2. NOR 3. LEC #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/diTPI0y8WR
A quick apology from Lewis Hamilton to Lance Stroll after they came oh SO close to a collision in FP3! ๐ซฃ ๐ ๐ธ x @F1 #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/s03ktdStNi
Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll make some make light contact, which will be investigated after the session โ https://t.co/cvkLMIgi5u
Smooooooth lap from Carlos! ๐ถ๏ธ The home favourite sparks a cheer in the stands by setting a new fastest time ๐ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/oEgk20VvQt
.@Charles_Leclerc puts in a nice lap right after and slots into P3 ๐ช #SpanishGP ๐ช๐ธ #F1 https://t.co/DXcP45WdN5
A little bit close for comfort between Lance and Lewis ๐ณ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/LkjTVHV8gt
That contact between Stroll and Hamilton though ๐ฎ The stewards have noted the incident โ๏ธ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/duucU7CnIj
New softs go on and @Carlossainz55 jumps to the top of the leaderboard with 7min remaining ๐ #SpanishGP ๐ช๐ธ #F1 https://t.co/IIFYmqitqP
Under ten minutes remain to collect data for Quali and the Race ๐ Time to get the last few laps in. https://t.co/2oqWlCev8R
Teamwork. ๐ช #SpanishGP https://t.co/sGh7XxSZr5
Al-pink in Spain ๐ #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/jwXo8aUVod
Just over 10 minutes left of practice here in Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ https://t.co/WG49QxFXQP
Into the final 15 mins... Will we see any late improvements? ๐ง #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/D2aFWrrTxk