General · 6 March 2026

Last chance before the shootout: FP3 begins the final push in Melbourne

As the sun rises in Melbourne, Free Practice 3 is the last chance for teams to refine their active aero before the high-stakes qualifying shootout. Following Friday’s gearbox setbacks for Lando Norris, the 60-minute scramble is a critical race against time. Set your alarms: FP3 kicks off at 01:30 AM GMT Saturday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 March 2026 at 16:45

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