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Follow live with all the action from Free Practice 3 ahead of the 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix!
Heading into the third and final free practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the competition is tight among Max Verstappen and the McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
The McLaren teammates topped FP1 and FP2, with only Verstappen consistently in the top three in both sessions.
Friday saw a surprisingly strong performance from the four-time F1 champion, a rarity for Red Bull at the start of the weekend.
As the crucial qualifying session approaches at the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari and Mercedes are also aiming to make their mark.
Securing a favorable grid position is crucial at the Barcelona circuit, particularly for the championship contenders, given the track’s history where 91% of races have been won from the front row.
For live coverage of Free Practice 2 at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, follow the dedicated live blog below, including live timing updates.
