After an excellent Friday, which saw him dominate the FP2 of the Monaco GP, Charles Leclerc he also closed FP3 in first place, followed by Verstappen and Hamilton. Possible 3-way battle for pole? Let's find out everything that happened in this last free practice session, in view of qualifying at 16pm.
FP3 Monaco GP: accident for Bottas
FP3 begins with Aston Martin and McLaren running in the white and yellow tires respectively, before returning to the pits. From Ferrari they let it be known that there was a change of structure on the single-seater of Carlos Sainz, who found himself less comfortable on Friday than Leclerc.
After less than a quarter of an hour, the session was interrupted for a while Valtteri Bottas accident at the exit of the second chicane of the swimming pools. The Sauber Finn breaks the suspension arm and is forced to retire.
FP3 GP Monaco: Leclerc stands out on the flying lap
Once car number 77 is removed, all drivers return to the track with red tires for one last try qualification simulation. After the last 60 minutes of free practice, the top 3 reads: Leclerc, Verstappen, Hamilton. Leclerc's excellent form continues, leading the Dutchman by almost 2 tenths (even if there was traffic on the world champion's last lap). The number 1 was also noted for driving too slowly at the end of the session.
Have a good weekend so far too Lewis Hamilton, still in the top 3 after FP1 and FP2. In the Principality, the Englishman will be chasing his first podium of the season. Piastres e Perez close the top 5, followed by Russell, Sainz, Norris, Tsunoda and Alonso. Russell will be investigated after the session for a impeding towards his compatriot Norris.
Ferrari and Leclerc seem to be the favorites at least for pole position, but only the qualifying at 16pm they will reveal the true values on the field, with Verstappen ready to take pole again and Hamilton wanting to get into the fight. This weekend, more than usual, Saturday will be fundamental for the success of the entire weekend. It will be a session not to be missed!
