To fulfill the FIA "Rookie" requirements, several teams fielded fresh faces during this specific session:
The circuit is notorious for being "dusty" and low-grip at the start of the weekend. 🌟 Key Highlights & Young Drivers To fulfill the FIA "Rookie" requirements, several teams
Featured in the Alpine (replacing Esteban Ocon). To fulfill the FIA "Rookie" requirements
Commentary focused on tire degradation and how the soft compounds handled the track temperatures. notably for Pietro Fittipaldi’s Haas
Engines and brakes struggle to stay cool, leading to frequent sensor alarms.
The session was interrupted by red flags, notably for Pietro Fittipaldi’s Haas, which suffered a power unit failure, and Liam Lawson’s AlphaTauri, which stopped with smoking brakes. 📺 Viewing Experience on Strikeout
Took the wheel for Haas (replacing Kevin Magnussen).