F1, Verstappen also wins FP3. Ferrari still behind

F1, Max Verstappen dominates third free practice session

Max Verstappen also wins the third free practice session of the Jeddah GP. A great show of strength by the Dutch Red Bull driver, who has trimmed important gaps to all opponents. The first pursuer is teammate Sergio Perez followed by the two Aston Martin drivers Alonso and Stroll. Further back are the Ferraris, sixth and 10th respectively with Leclerc and Sainz.

The Prancing Horse drivers, however, have been working hard on the race pace trying not to push the second endothermic engine too hard so as to preserve it ahead of qualifying at the 6 p.m. start.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, FP3 times:

1 Max VERSTAPPEN Red Bull Racing 1:28.485 3
2 Sergio PEREZ Red Bull Racing +0.613 3
3 Fernando ALONSO Aston Martin +0.998 5
4 Lance STROLL Aston Martin +1.024 5
5 Lewis HAMILTON Mercedes +1.083 4
6 Charles LECLERC Ferrari +1.103 3
7 Lando NORRIS McLaren +1.205 4
8 Oscar PIASTRI McLaren +1.213 3
9 Pierre GASLY Alpine +1.216 4
10 Carlos SAINZ Ferrari +1.276 3
11 George RUSSELL Mercedes +1.326 3
12 Guanyu ZHOU Alfa Romeo +1.432 3
13 Nico HULKENBERG Haas F1 Team +1.448 5
14 Esteban OCON Alpine +1.468 4
15 Alexander ALBON Williams +1.498 3
16 Logan SARGEANT Williams +1.550 4
17 Kevin MAGNUSSEN Haas F1 Team +1.646 4
18 Valtteri BOTTAS Alfa Romeo +1.832 4
19 Yuki TSUNODA AlphaTauri +2.312 4
20 Nyck DE VRIES AlphaTauri – – – – –