F1 Spanish GP: Antonelli tops FP3 after Hamilton and Bearman cause red flags
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli led the final practice session (FP3) at the Spanish Grand Prix’s Madring circuit, setting the fastest time of 1:32.797 despite interruptions from two crashes.
- The session was halted for nearly 40 minutes after Lewis Hamilton crashed into the wall at Turn 22, damaging his front wing and forcing barrier repairs.
- Charles Leclerc briefly held the fastest time before Antonelli reclaimed the top spot, while McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris showed improved pace, securing third and fourth positions.
- Max Verstappen struggled with Red Bull's performance on the circuit, finishing fifth, with George Russell in sixth and Hamilton dropping to ninth after his crash.
- The session ended early for Alex Albon due to suspension damage from a wall impact, and another crash by Haas driver Oliver Bearman caused a late red flag, cementing Antonelli's leading time.
