Reigning and three-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen set the best time in the third practice session of the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix.
The Dutch driver of Red Bull topped the table with a result of 1.28.3412 and ahead of Ferrari representative Charles Leclerc by 0.196 seconds. Verstappen's team-mate Sergio Perez was third.
Qualification of the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia will be held on Friday evening, the beginning is at 20:00 GMT+3.
Formula 1. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 3rd practice
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1.28.412;
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +0.196;
- Sergio Perez (Red Bull) +0.494;
- George Russell (Mercedes) +0.552;
- Lando Norris (McLaren)+0.559