Carlos Sainz narrowly edged out Lando Norris in another tough practice session ahead of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
The top four were separated by less than 0.1 seconds, with Charles Leclerc third and Max Verstappen fourth, but there was drama at the end of the session when Leclerc made contact with Norris.
Leclerc had been setting the fastest lap but seemed unhappy at being cut off by Norris and slowed down and moved to the left, making light contact with the McLaren driver.
Shortly afterwards, Leclerc, Verstappen and Sainz were almost tangled, with both incidents being investigated by the stewards.
Mercedes’ George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished fifth and sixth, but both drivers are in a position to challenge for pole position in qualifying, which starts at 3pm. Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event.
A fire broke out at McLaren’s hospitality centre before the final practice session. Sky Sports News At least two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation, but their condition is not believed to be serious.
More to come…
Sky Sports F1 Spanish GP Live Schedule
Saturday, June 22
1:10pm: F2 Sprint
2.10pm: Spanish Grand Prix qualifying preparations
3pm: Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying
5pm: F1 Academy Race 1
Sunday, June 23
7.45am: F1 Academy Race 2
9am: F3 Feature Race
10:30am: F2 Feature Race
12:30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Preparations for the Spanish Grand Prix
2pm: Spanish Grand Prix
4pm: The chequered flag: Reactions from the Spanish Grand Prix
F1 returns to Europe as the championship kicks off a triple-header with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Watch every session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend live on Sky Sports F1. Stream every F1 race and more with a NOW Sports Month Membership – No contract, cancel anytime
