This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your
Video
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the final practice session unfold at COTA
Max Verstappen looked to be in fine form ahead of qualifying in Austin, with the Red Bull driver topping the timesheets in the third practice session at this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
In a busy session, Verstappen set a time of 1m 35.815s to lead Charles Leclerc – who, along with Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso and Zhou Guanyu, has an engine-related grid penalty – by 0.320s. Leclerc's Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz rounded out the top three, with the Spaniard finishing 0.446s off Verstappen.
Perez was fourth quickest ahead of the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in fifth and the Alpine of Alonso in sixth. George Russell was further back in P7, ahead of the Aston Martin duo of Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll, in eight and ninth, respectively, as Pierre Gasly rounded out the top 10.
FP3: Verstappen leads Leclerc and Sainz in final Austin practice session
There were no red flags in the session although we did see several drivers run wide as they struggled to contend with the wind in Texas, while Mick Schumacher spent most of FP3 in the pit lane with an ERS issue.
Click on the video player above to relive the action from FP3 at the Circuit of The Americas ahead of qualifying today at 1700 local time.
Who’s going to score in the 2022 United States Grand Prix? Pick your dream team before qualifying and take on the world to win huge prizes with the Official Formula 1 Fantasy game. Sign up, join leagues and manage your squad here.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
FeatureF1 Unlocked HINCH’S HEROES: Who stood out for Indycar star James Hinchcliffe at the Australian Grand Prix?
News Sainz keen to ‘maximise’ final year with Ferrari as he jokes he’s ‘still jobless’ for 2025
Podcast BEYOND THE GRID: Pat Symonds on working with Senna and Schumacher, achieving title glory and F1’s exciting future
News Wolff names first choice to replace Hamilton at Mercedes as he sets timeline for decision