The third free practice session was not easy for the teams, who were still seeking data and adjustments suited to this track and the weekend’s temperature conditions.<\/p>\n
Charles Leclerc in full control.<\/b><\/p>\n
At mid-session already, Charles Leclerc set the fastest time with 1:04.275, claiming the records in the 1st and 2nd sectors as well. He will be joined by Valtteri Bottas, the Mercedes driver equipped with a new suspension following his off-track excursion the previous day.<\/p>\n
At the end of the session, the Ferrari driver will increase his pace to reclaim his spot with a lap time of 1:03.987 and a new record in the second sector. Sebastian Vettel in the second Scuderia Ferrari car couldn’t find the pace and will finish in 4th position, more than two-tenths off the benchmark time.<\/p>\n
Lewis Hamilton, the weekend’s favorite, despite his 2nd place on the timesheet, had a complicated Saturday morning. The Silver Arrow No. 44 lacked grip on the rear axle, causing oversteer and difficulties in positioning at the top of the Spielberg circuit. <\/p>\n
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Red Bull struggling at home<\/b><\/p>\n
The Austrian team certainly finished in 3rd place behind Ferrari and Mercedes, but the drivers complained about their machines throughout the session. Max Verstappen faced issues with settings and balance, finishing in 5th place, while Pierre Gasly had more severe engine power problems. Gasly reported a power loss at the start of the session before returning to the pits and going back out without finding a solution to his issue. The Frenchman ended up behind Lando Norris’s McLaren by a one-second margin. <\/p>\n
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