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Norris Secures FP3 Fastest Lap at Canadian GP Ahead of Qualifying

Lando Norris topped the final practice session, underscoring McLaren’s strong qualifying pace in Montreal.

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Overview

  • Lando Norris clocked a 1:11.799 to lead FP3, marking a turnaround after McLaren’s set-up struggles on Friday.
  • George Russell topped FP2 with a 1:12.123 for Mercedes, which also saw rookie Kimi Antonelli finish third.
  • Charles Leclerc’s FP1 crash inflicted chassis damage and sidelined him from FP2, delaying Ferrari’s development programme.
  • Max Verstappen’s Red Bull suffered handling issues after set-up changes, leaving him ninth in FP2 and with 11 penalty points risking a race ban.
  • Multiple drivers—including Oscar Piastri, Nico Hülkenberg and Oliver Bearman—hit the Wall of Champions in FP3, prompting red-flag delays.