Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton headed into a crucial qualifying session for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with his head held highest, after topping Free Practice 3 on Saturday afternoon at Yas Marina.
Having led FP2 on Friday evening, Hamilton topped the timesheets in FP3 with a 1m 23.274s, making him favourite for the evening’s crucial qualifying session – with Hamilton duelling with Max Verstappen this weekend to see which of them becomes 2021 champion.
As for Verstappen, the Dutchman tucked into P2, two-tenths off his rival, giving him hope that he’ll be in the running for qualifying too.
Watch all the highlights from Free Practice 3 at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the video above.
Next Up
Related Articles
UnlockedWhy McLaren went the opposite way to Mercedes' front wing
Toto Wolff's journey from Williams to nine F1 titles
Tsolov to serve as Red Bull and Racing Bulls reserve driver 
Bearman relieved ‘horrible three weeks’ for Haas are over
Bruno Senna recounts Antonelli’s visit to his family farm
Antonelli names his biggest threat for 2027 title defence