Esteban Ocon from Alpine is preparing for the third free practice session of the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix. Local hero Carlos Sainz emerged as the fastest driver in this session, setting a benchmark time of 1:13.013s in his Ferrari. McLaren’s Lando Norris was just 0.030s behind Sainz, highlighting the intense competition in the Formula 1 hierarchy. Sainz’s teammate Charles Leclerc finished just 0.037s behind Norris in third place. The top five drivers were separated by only 0.151s, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell completing the group. Lewis Hamilton, who led the second free practice session on Friday, finished in sixth place, while Red Bull’s Sergio Perez secured the seventh fastest time. The top ten drivers were within nine tenths of a second, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying session on Saturday afternoon. Williams’ Alex Albon delivered an impressive performance, finishing in eighth place, followed by Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. For a comprehensive view of the FP3 results, please refer to the information below.
