Lando Norris Tops FP3 at Canadian Grand Prix
Lando Norris recorded the fastest lap in the final free practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, clocking a time of 1:11.799. This marked a significant turnaround for McLaren after a challenging Friday, where Norris described the team’s performance as their “worst of the year.”
Key Results:
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:11.799
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – Second
- George Russell (Mercedes) – Third
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – Fourth
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – Fifth
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – Sixth
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (McLaren) – Seventh
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – Eighth
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – Ninth
- Alex Albon (Williams) – Tenth
Norris’ performance overshadowed teammate Oscar Piastri, who suffered a puncture after hitting the ‘wall of champions’ and finished eighth. Piastri managed to nurse his car back to the pits but was unable to compete with the leaders during the session.
Leclerc initially set the pace on medium tires, but by the end of the session, all top drivers utilized the C6 compound for their fastest times. Noteworthy incidents included a spin by Nico Hulkenberg, who narrowly avoided a wall, and Oliver Bearman, whose Haas made contact late in the session.
Isack Hadjar posted the 11th fastest time, while Yuki Tsunoda finished last and is under investigation for a red flag infringement during the session.
Upcoming Sessions
Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix is set to commence shortly, where teams aim to capitalize on the data accrued from the practice sessions.
