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Final practice session marred by long interruption after Lewis Hamilton crash, Max Verstappen catches up

AD12 September · 13:481 week ago

The final free practice session was marked by an unusually long interruption following a crash by Lewis Hamilton. Repairs to the damaged wall took a significant amount of time, which particularly disadvantaged Max Verstappen. The Red Bull Racing driver ultimately recorded the fifth fastest time. The session ended prematurely due to another crash, this time involving Oliver Bearman. The events took place ahead of the upcoming race, with both incidents impacting the drivers’ preparations and session results.

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