The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 FP3 was nothing short of thrilling. The session gave fans a clear glimpse of who’s fast and who’s still working on their pace as the drivers prepared for the main event. Leading the pack was George Russell in his Mercedes, setting the fastest lap with a time of 1:23.334 over 13 laps. His performance showed Mercedes’ strong pace on this demanding track, just edging out McLaren’s Lando Norris by a mere 0.004 seconds.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 FP3 Recap
Behind Russell was Lando Norris putting in an impressive effort, holding second place after 19 laps, showing consistency and speed that McLaren fans will be thrilled about. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was close behind in third, just 0.124 seconds slower than Russell. Verstappen’s presence in the top three is no surprise, as he has been a dominant figure this season and remains one to watch at Yas Marina Circuit.
Fernando Alonso showcased his skills with a solid fourth place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 FP3 for Aston Martin, followed closely by Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren, who was just 0.259 seconds off the top time. These small gaps highlight the intense competition among the midfield teams. The Haas duo of Esteban Ocon and rookie Oliver Bearman displayed promising pace in sixth and seventh, separating themselves from the pack by tiny margins. Charles Leclerc also showed speed in the Ferrari, slotting in at eighth, a small 0.341 seconds behind the leader.
Mercedes’ rookie Kimi Antonelli impressed by securing ninth place, narrowly ahead of Williams driver Alexander Albon, who crossed the line tenth in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 FP3.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 FP3 Full Results
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Time/Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:23.334 | 13 |
| 2 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.004s | 19 |
| 3 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +0.124s | 14 |
| 4 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +0.251s | 16 |
| 5 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.259s | 16 |
| 6 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +0.271s | 18 |
| 7 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +0.275s | 15 |
| 8 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.341s | 17 |
| 9 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +0.373s | 13 |
| 10 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +0.388s | 17 |
| 11 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber | +0.457s | 15 |
| 12 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +0.477s | 17 |
| 13 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber | +0.536s | 16 |
| 14 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +0.561s | 18 |
| 15 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +0.613s | 15 |
| 16 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | +0.645s | 16 |
| 17 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +0.738s | 18 |
| 18 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +1.136s | 8 |
| 19 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +1.167s | 17 |
| 20 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing | +1.359s | 10 |
Overall, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 FP3 set the stage for an exciting final qualifying and race weekend. With such close times at the top and the midfield battling hard, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix promises to deliver more intense racing and strategy battles. Fans will be eagerly watching to see who can turn this pace into results when it matters most.
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