P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell beat championship leader Lando Norris to the fastest FP3 time, as Oscar Piastri finally got himself into the running near the front
George Russell set the fastest time in the final practice for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, narrowly beating championship leader Lando Norris. We saw Russell climb to the top with a late lap after initially struggling outside the top 10.
Max Verstappen, another F1 title rival, was close behind Norris but complained about his Red Bull jumping. Oscar Piastri made progress after a slow start, finishing fifth despite missing FP1 on Friday.
It was a challenging session for Lewis Hamilton, who crashed causing a red flag, finishing 18th. Haas showcased impressive pace, with Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman securing sixth and seventh spots.
There was drama in the pits as Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes collided with Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull. Tsunoda ended up last due to damage. Alex Albon’s Williams completed the top 10, while Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar closed out the top 16.
