F1 Racer Piastri Rules Final Free Practice Prior to Spanish Grand Prix
Third Free Practice Session Yields McLaren Dominance at Spanish Grand Prix
Australian driver Oscar Piastri set a blistering pace in Saturday's third free practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Montmeló in Barcelona. The McLaren driver clinched the fastest time, outpacing his British teammate Lando Norris by over half a second.
Piastri's time of 1:12.387, completed across 14 laps, was over seven tenths of a second faster than second-placed Charles Leclerc of Ferrari. Norris, who made a mistake in a corner but managed to avoid damaging his vehicle, was 526 thousandths of a second slower.
McLarens, which proved to be the quickest on Friday, reinforced their dominance despite Norris' mistake. With their strong performance, the orange single-seaters are expected to be the favorites for the qualifying session, slated to start at 16:00 local time (14:00 GMT).
Behind the McLaren duo, George Russell of Mercedes claimed the fourth fastest time, just ahead of four-time world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Both drivers finished almost a second behind Piastri.
Veteran Spanish driver Fernando Alonso managed to enter the 'Top 10' with the eighth fastest time, while fellow Spaniard Carlos Sainz finished 13th. Argentine Franco Colapinto and Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto, driving for Alpine and Sauber respectively, will need to improve their performance in qualifying, with finish positions of 11th and 17th respectively.
In terms of qualifying favoritism, Piastri and Norris appear to be the top contenders, based on their impressive performances during previous sessions. Max Verstappen, known for his consistency, is also a strong candidate.
Qualifying Session Favorites:- Oscar Piastri- Lando Norris- Max Verstappen
Further news on the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix will follow as events unfold.
[1] Qualifying results from previous sessions: [Link to Qualifying Results][2] Details on drivers' odds and past performances: [Link to Performance Records]
Sports dominance continued for McLaren in the Spanish Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris posted impressive times during the third free practice session. In the upcoming racing event, sports enthusiasts can expect to see the McLaren duo battling it out, with Piastri showing a significant lead over Norris in practice sessions, and Max Verstappen also looming as a strong contender in the sports of racing.
