Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured the fastest time in a closely contested final practice session at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver clocked a lap time of 1:19.231, edging out Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton by 0.033 seconds. The session saw several drivers push their limits, with Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Max Verstappen also making strong showings.
The final practice session sets the stage for qualifying on Saturday, where the grid for Sunday's grand prix will be determined. Fans in India can catch the qualifying session live on FanCode at 3:30 PM IST.
Source: Crash.net