Max Verstappen excelled in a rain-soaked FP3 session at Spa, which was cut short due to Lance Stroll’s crash and heavy rain.
- Verstappen set the pace early in FP3, clocking a best time of 2:01.565.
- Heavy rain hit the circuit, affecting visibility and making the track slippery.
- Lance Stroll crashed 11 minutes into the session, causing a red flag.
- The session was restarted briefly before ending early due to worsening conditions.
Max Verstappen demonstrated his skill by setting the fastest time in the early minutes of the rain-soaked FP3 session at Spa. His best lap was a 2:01.565.
The session started under heavy rain, with drivers struggling for grip and visibility. Verstappen, along with others, faced difficulties on the slick track.
Just 11 minutes in, Lance Stroll had a dramatic crash at Raidillon. Stroll’s car suffered significant damage after he oversteered and hit the barrier.
Fortunately, Stroll emerged unscathed and was taken for precautionary checks. This incident brought out the red flag, halting the session temporarily.
After a brief restart, the worsening weather led to another red flag. Only a handful of drivers managed to get back on track for a short run.
Ultimately, the session was cut short, with Verstappen at the top, followed by Oscar Piastri and Pierre Gasly in the timing sheets.
In a dramatic wet session at Spa, Verstappen topped the timesheets while Stroll’s crash brought an early end to FP3.
Source: Planetf1