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F1 Brazilian GP: Max Verstappen edges out Kimi Antonelli in FP3
Motorsport.com • • general
Key Points:
- Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 at the Brazilian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari suffered mechanical issues that limited his running.
- Rain threats prompted drivers to rush onto the track, with Nico Hulkenberg only able to complete his first laps of the weekend due to earlier damage from rookie Freddie Slater.
- The session saw close competition among the top drivers, with Verstappen, Antonelli, Lando Norris, George Russell, and Charles Leclerc all within 0.274 seconds on soft tyres.
- Hamilton experienced “strange vibrations” and engine braking issues, confining him to the garage and resulting in a 12th place finish in the session.
- Lance Stroll ended the session last due to a suspected ERS problem, while debutant Rafael Camara outpaced his teammate Oliver Bearman.
