P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What unusual final F1 practice revealed about true Suzuka race form
After completing their initial sighter runs, most teams sent their drivers out for long stints on higher fuel to test their performance on the demanding track with its abrasive surface. The top teams, Red Bull and Ferrari, had similar run plans in the final practice session, indicating a close competition for Sunday’s race. Ferrari showed strong pace with Charles Leclerc’s average time on medium tires, slightly faster than the best run from Red Bull’s Sergio Perez. Mercedes took a different approach with George Russell completing a quick 14-lap race simulation in FP3, showing competitive pace. McLaren and Aston Martin also had unique strategies in FP3, hinting at potential race strategy variations for the main event. Overall, the varying run plans in FP3 suggest a potentially intriguing race strategy for Sunday’s race at Suzuka.
