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2025 Austrian GP FP3 – Norris Leads the Pack Ahead of Qualifying
The final practice session at the Red Bull Ring wrapped up with Norris setting the benchmark time of 1:04.324s, just ahead of Piastri and Verstappen. The battle at the front remains tight as teams finalize setups for qualifying later today.
Sector Times & Speed Analysis
[DRIVER NAME] topped FP3 with a strong overall lap, combining rapid straight-line pace and excellent traction out of slow corners.
📊 Sector Breakdown for [DRIVER NAME]:
- Sector 1: 16.361s | Top Speed: 318 km/h
- Sector 2: 28.651s | Top Speed: 321 km/h
- Sector 3: 19.312s | Top Speed: 306 km/h
🟠 Overall Lap Time: 1:04.324s
🟠 Overall Top Speed: 321 km/h
The telemetry reveals a car that is well-balanced under braking and responsive in medium-speed corners. Norris seemed particularly confident in sector 2, where they gained significant time over rivals.
Top Speed Rankings – Who’s Fastest on the Straights?
Straight-line speed remained a key factor in FP3, especially with overtaking opportunities limited to a few high-speed zones. Here’s a quick look at the top speed chart from FP3:
🔼 Top Speeds by Team:
- Red Bull – 325 km/h
- McLaren – 321 km/h
- Aston Martin – 321 km/h
Teams like Red Bull focused on maximizing DRS efficiency and low-drag configurations, while others appear to be prioritizing downforce and race pace.
Telemetry Takeaways
Key Observations:
- Max showed improved rear-end stability
- McLaren consistently hit speeds over [321 km/h] on the main straight
- Mercedes may be hiding full engine modes for qualifying
What to Watch in Qualifying
With margins this tight and top speeds so evenly matched, qualifying at Spielberg is likely to be decided by thousandths. Expect surprises from Mercedes and watch out for a potential Q3 upset from Russell.
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