F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - FP3 resumes after Hamilton crash
- On Saturday, Kimi Antonelli topped the final practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, setting a fastest time of 1m32.797s ahead of Charles Leclerc.
- Navigating two red-flag stoppages, Antonelli maintained his pace while teams spent the 60-minute hour collecting critical data on the Madrid circuit following an educational Friday of simulator preparation.
- McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris secured third and fourth positions, demonstrating strong recovery from Friday's struggles, while Max Verstappen and George Russell featured near the top as track conditions improved.
- Lewis Hamilton ended the session ninth after sliding into barriers at the final corner, with Ferrari facing potential steward scrutiny after Hamilton damaged his floor while ignoring team instructions to stop the car.
- Following early suspension damage, Alex Albon sat out most of the session, while Ollie Bearman faces a significant challenge to participate in qualifying after crashing heavily moments before the chequered flag.
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Antonelli still fastest in Madrid ahead of qualifying for F1's Spanish GP as Hamilton crashes
Kimi Antonelli has stayed on top at the new Madring track by setting the fastest time in practice and establishing himself as the driver to beat ahead of the decisive qualifying session for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
During the final free practice session of the Formula 1 World Championship in Madrid, both Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton and Haas driver Oliver Bearman hit the wall.
Hamilton and Bearman crash in final Spanish GP practice, Antonelli top
Title contender Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Formula One circuit on Saturday, halting the session with just over half an hour left, while Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest. The seven-times world champion, a distant third in the overall standings, locked up and […]
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