Kimi Antonelli led the third free practice for the Japanese GP in Suzuka, confirming Mercedes’ dominance over the weekend. The Italian was the fastest, followed by George Russell in second, securing a one-two for the team, while Charles Leclerc put Ferrari in third position.
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Gabriel Bortoleto finished FP3 in ninth place with Audi. The Brazilian had a consistent session, helping the team put both cars in the top 10. The practice was marked by qualifying simulations, intense use of soft tires, and some typical errors on the demanding Japanese track.
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Check out the full result of FP3 for the Japanese GP:
1) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), 1’29.362 – 18 laps
2) George Russell (Mercedes), 1’29.616 (+0.254) – 18
3) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 1’30.229 (+0.867) – 20
4) Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes), 1’30.364 (+1.002) – 19
5) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), 1’30.383 (+1.021) – 23
6) Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes), 1’30.600 (+1.238) – 13
7) Nico Hülkenberg (Audi), 1’30.658 (+1.296) – 21
8) Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford), 1’30.910 (+1.548) – 22
9) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), 1’31.000 (+1.638) – 21
10) Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Mercedes), 1’31.082 (+1.720) – 20
11) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford), 1’31.094 (+1.732) – 21
12) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), 1’31.097 (+1.735) – 21
13) Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), 1’31.288 (+1.926) – 17
14) Esteban Ocon (Haas/Ferrari), 1’31.326 (+1.964) – 22
15) Oliver Bearman (Haas/Ferrari), 1’31.558 (+2.196) – 18
16) Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes), 1’31.733 (+2.371) – 20
17) Franco Colapinto (Alpine/Mercedes), 1’31.759 (+2.397) – 25
18) Carlos Sainz (Williams/Mercedes), 1’31.829 (+2.467) – 26
19) Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac/Ferrari), 1’32.503 (+3.141) – 20
20) Sergio Pérez (Cadillac/Ferrari), 1’32.540 (+3.178) – 18
21) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Honda), 1’33.485 (+4.123) – 19
22) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Honda), 1’33.529 (+4.167) – 14
