Practice 3 · Italian Grand Prix
Russell fastest in Practice 3 at the Italian Grand Prix
George Russell topped Practice 3 with a 1:22.219, 0.226s clear of Hamilton.
George Russell (Mercedes) set the pace in Practice 3 at the Italian Grand Prix, with a best lap of 1:22.219, 0.226s quicker than Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen was third, 0.350s off the top.
Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull Racing filled the top of the order, with the top 10 covered by 0.882s and 12 drivers within a second of the fastest time.
All of the top 10 set their best laps on the soft tyre.
Alexander Albon completed the most laps, 29.
Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli was 4th, 0.361s off the pace.
Practice times don't always tell the full story: teams run different fuel loads and programmes, and the order often changes once qualifying runs begin.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best lap | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:22.219 | |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:22.445 | +0.226s |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:22.569 | +0.350s |
| 4 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:22.580 | +0.361s |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:22.625 | +0.406s |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:22.708 | +0.489s |
| 7 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:22.724 | +0.505s |
| 8 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:22.773 | +0.554s |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:22.898 | +0.679s |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:23.101 | +0.882s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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