George Russell sets the pace in the final practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, recording the fastest time with Oscar Piastri next in line. The session leaves Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, frustrated after he encounters traffic during his run. Multiple outlets report that Russell’s fastest time comes ahead of a likely closely matched qualifying session, with Mercedes appearing set to compete directly against McLaren. Yahoo Sports notes that Russell has won the opening race of the season in Australia, while Antonelli’s team-mate has won the subsequent five races, highlighting the current form at the top of the championship. CNA also reports that Antonelli is reprimanded, alongside the overall pace-setting performance from Russell. The reports collectively point to a tense end to practice in Barcelona, with Russell fastest, Piastri among the quickest, and Antonelli unable to complete an uninterrupted attempt due to cars ahead. Qualifying later on Saturday is expected to feature a competitive shoot-out between the leading teams based on the practice order and the times reported by the outlets.
Russell fastest in Barcelona final practice as Antonelli frustrated by traffic
George Russell sets the pace in the final practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, recording the fastest time with Oscar Piastri next in line. The session leaves Kimi Antonelli, the cha...
- George Russell is fastest in the final Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix practice session.
- Oscar Piastri is reported as second fastest in the session.
- Kimi Antonelli is left frustrated after traffic affects his running.
- Reports indicate Russell vs McLaren could be a key focus heading into qualifying.
- CNA reports Antonelli is reprimanded as the session ends.
George Russell was fastest from Oscar Piastri as championship leader Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated with traffic after final practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
2 months agoGeorge Russell was fastest from Oscar Piastri as championship leader Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated with traffic after final practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
2 months agoMercedes driver George Russell was fastest in final practice in Barcelona, with a Mercedes v McLaren shoot-out likely in qualifying later on Saturday. Russell, who won the first grand prix of the season in Australia before team-mate Kimi Antonelli won the next five, was 0.
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