After the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix’s FP2 running was washed out on Friday, the Formula 1 teams spent FP3 doing rare long-run analysis instead of solely concentrating on qualifying preparation.
Pirelli Formula 1 chief engineer Simone Berra expects the Chinese GP to be a “big challenge” for both the tyre company and teams after a five-year break.
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez led a Red Bull 1-2 in FP3 for Formula 1’s 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, with Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton third and fourth.
The fourth round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the final practice session and qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix and you can follow the action here.