FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024
The 2024 Australian Grand Prix FP3, held on Saturday morning before qualifying, serves as the final opportunity for teams and drivers to fine-tune their cars before the crucial qualifying session.
Simulating Race Day:
Charles Leclerc narrowly kept Ferrari at the top of the timesheets during Saturday’s third and final practice session for the Australian Grand Prix, edging out Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and team mate Carlos Sainz.
FP3 offers a glimpse into race strategy.Drivers also practice pit stops, ensuring flawless execution during the Grand Prix.
The Ferrari driver backed up his efforts on Friday, where he was also fastest in FP2, as the top three mirrored the top three in second practice – Leclerc and Verstappen ahead of Carlos Sainz.
Leclerc leads Verstappen and Sainz during ultra-close final practice in Australia
Alex Albon would finish in P13, after taking over his team mate Logan Sargeant’s chassis, having wrecked his own in a practice crash. The American was subsequently forced to watch proceedings from the Williams garage with just 19 cars taking part in the race weekend.