EL3 – Hamilton takes the reins before qualifying, Ocon in the Top 5

Systematically outstripped by Valtteri Bottas in testing this Friday, Lewis Hamilton set the best time in EL3 this Saturday morning. The pilot Mercedes finished this session at the top of the timesheet thanks to a time of 1'33"279.

First of the two sessions, Valtteri Bottas was content with second place behind his teammate. The Finn finished these third tests 7 tenths behind Lewis Hamilton.

Very comfortable since FP2 in Sochi, Carlos Sainz completes the podium. There McLaren of the Spaniard is still more than 8 tenths behind the time of the six-time world champion. After Daniel Ricciardo this Friday is Esteban Ocon who gave a great performance to Renault. The Frenchman ranked 4th, almost a second from the lead. His teammate was more discreet with the 10th time.

Racing Point are in 5th and 8th positions with an advantage for Sergio Pérez on Lance stroll. Between the two are interposed Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Sebastian Vettel. The pilot Ferrari continues a third session in a row in the Top 10. What to consider for good qualifications?

In the Tricolor clan, Pierre Gasly (Alpha Tauri) is in 11th place. Romain Grosjean He had another difficult session. The team driver Haas is in difficulty behind the wheel of his car and could not do better than 14th place. The rest of the weekend promises to be complicated.

Alexander albon (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) bring up the rear. Both are more than two seconds behind Lewis Hamilton.

CLASSIFICATION: END OF FP3

Hamilton on top in final practice session

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