McLaren Leads the Charge in Final Practice

The excitement is palpable as the third free practice session (FP3) for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix concludes at the Sakhir circuit. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has emerged as the front-runner, clocking a lightning-fast lap that places him a staggering 0.668 seconds ahead of his teammate, Lando Norris.

Ferrari's Leclerc and Mercedes' Russell Close in

Right behind McLaren, Charles Leclerc represents Ferrari valiantly, securing third place and being the only non-McLaren driver to stay within a second of Piastri, finishing 0.834 seconds slower. Mercedes driver George Russell showcased his skill, landing in fourth, narrowly edging out rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who finished just a tenth behind him.

Strong Performances but Misses for Champions

Alpine's Pierre Gasly took sixth, just ahead of Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar in seventh. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen had a challenging session, settling for eighth, trailing Piastri by a hefty 1.381 seconds. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top ten, both representing the seasoned teams of Williams and Ferrari, respectively.

Who Stands Where: Complete FP3 Results

As F1 fans anticipate the upcoming race, here are the full results from this thrilling session:

FP3 Results – 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 1:31.646 2. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.668 3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +0.834 4. George Russell (Mercedes) +1.181 5. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +1.270 6. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +1.328 7. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) +1.377 8. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +1.381 9. Carlos Sainz (Williams) +1.446 10. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +1.465 11. Esteban Ocon (Haas) +1.594 12. Jack Doohan (Alpine) +1.701 13. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) +1.724 14. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +1.902 15. Alexander Albon (Williams) +2.107 16. Oliver Bearman (Haas) +2.689 17. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) +2.717 18. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) +2.872 19. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) +2.990 20. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) +3.319

Join us as we gear up for what promises to be an electrifying race at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where strategy and speed will collide on the asphalt!