Video
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from FP3 in Bahrain as Sainz leads the way from Alonso
Share
Carlos Sainz topped the timesheets for Ferrari during Friday’s third and final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix – an ultra-close affair that sets up the prospect of a thrilling qualifying hour.
Sainz’s best time of 1m 30.824s put him just over a tenth clear of fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso in the lead Aston Martin, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ending up third quickest.
READ MORE: Sainz leads Alonso and Verstappen during final practice session in Bahrain
Charles Leclerc backed up team mate Sainz in fourth position, despite a mistake on his final soft-shod lap, while McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes’ George Russell made it five different teams in the top six positions.
Watch highlights from FP3 in Sakhir by hitting go on the video player above.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
News New Haas team mates Bearman and Ocon set for F1 test runs this week as 2025 preparations ramp up
News REVEALED: The best driver line-up for the 2025 season as voted for by you
News 'The show goes on' – Horner insists Red Bull have ‘strength and depth’ to cope with Newey and Wheatley departures
News Ryo Hirakawa joins Alpine as reserve driver for 2025 and gets FP1 run in Japan