2023-09-16 11:26:25
SINGAPORE – Spaniard Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) set the best time in the 3rd and final free practice session of the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, Saturday on the Marina Bay street circuit where championship leader Max Verstappen is appeared in difficulty with his Red Bull.
Already the fastest in free practice 2 on Friday ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc, Sainz did it once more on Saturday by keeping his Ferrari at the top of the timesheet.
In the heat of Singapore, where the rain arrived earlier in the day, he this time beat the British George Russell (Mercedes) and Lando Norris (McLaren).
Behind, Max Verstappen, 4th best time in this last test session before qualifying run at night in Singapore, complained regarding the behavior of his Red Bull on the track, particularly during gear changes.
Already the day before, the reigning double world champion had shown himself behind during the first tests, explaining that he had difficulties with the balance of his RB19.
Leclerc, author of the leading position last year in the streets of the city-state completes the top-5, ahead of the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton, 6th.
While lizards disrupted Free Practice 1 on Friday, Saturday’s session took place without disruption.
Qualifying is scheduled for 9 a.m. Knowing that it is difficult to overtake in the race, the positions on the grid and the quality of the starts are likely to be crucial at the start of the race on Sunday.
Results of the 3rd free practice session:
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/Ferrari) 1:32.065
George Russell (GBR/Mercedes) 1:32.134
Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren-Mercedes) 1:32.303
Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull) 1:32.378
Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) 1:32.381
Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1:32.535
Oscar Piastri (AUS/McLaren-Mercedes) 1:32.730
Sergio Pérez (MEX/Red Bull) 1:32.784
Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Haas-Ferrari) 1:32.896
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN/AlphaTauri-Red Bull) 1:32.945
Kevin Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) 1:32.970
Esteban Ocon (FRA/Alpine-Renault) 1:32.979
Fernando Alonso (ESP/Aston Martin-Mercedes) 1:33.051
Lance Stroll (CAN/Aston Martin-Mercedes) 1:33.126
Pierre Gasly (FRA/Alpine-Renault) 1:33.351
Liam Lawson (NZL/AlphaTauri-Red Bull) 1:33.357
Alexander Albon (THA/Williams-Mercedes) 1:33.370
Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Alfa Romeo-Ferrari) 1:33.540
Zhou Guanyu (CHN/Alfa Romeo-Ferrari) 1:33.637
Logan Sargeant (USA/Williams-Mercedes) 1:33.708
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