Verstappen regains lead in final Bahrain training

Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog on NU.nl.

My name is Patrick Moeke and I will keep you informed of all developments at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.

Lots of fun!

• Verstappen fastest in VT3

• 3:00 pm:

  Qualification

Formula 1 12 minutes ago

Lewis Hamilton wants to drive outside at the end of the practice, but is faced with a red light.

Lewis Hamilton is parked at the end of the pit lane with a problem, his team had to run over to retrieve him #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 # F1

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Avatar Author Formula 1 Moment of publication 13: 04 - 28 November 2020

Formula 1 18 minutes ago

Max Verstappen has a good general in the run-up to qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The Dutchman clocked the fastest time in the third free practice with 1.28.355.

Lewis Hamilton finishes second in two tenths and Valtteri Bottas (1.28.721) completes the top three.

Formula 1 21 minutes ago

Another 3 minutes

- The Mercedes does not reach the time of Verstappen in their second attempt, who still leads the times list.

Formula 1 26 minutes ago

⚡️ 𝗠𝗩𝟯𝟯 ⚡️ Max goes fastest with 1️⃣0️⃣ to go in FP3 ⏱ #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 #ChargeOn 🤘

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Avatar Author Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Moment of places 12: 51 - November 28, 2020

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Formula 1 27 minutes ago

Another 9 minutes

- The stand:

Formula 1 28 minutes ago

Another 9 minutes

- P1 for Max Verstappen!

With 1.28.355 he is two tenths faster than Hamilton.

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Another 10 minutes -

Verstappen is the fastest of everyone in the first sector.

Formula 1 29 minutes ago

Another 11 minutes

- Hamilton takes it one step further and is a tenth below the time of his teammate.

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Another 16 minutes

- Good morning, what a time for Valtteri Bottas.

The Finn clocked 1.28.721 and is therefore eight tenths faster than Verstappen.

34 minutes ago

Formula 1 38 minutes ago

Another 22 minutes

- It is a promising training for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing.

The score:

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 27 minutes

- The rear wing of Verstappen waves back and forth when he tries to use DRS.

Nevertheless, he is hitting his fastest time: 1.29,600.

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 31 minutes

- The stand: 

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 32 minutes

- Hamilton does not yet have the time of Verstappen in his first attempt.

With 1.29.986, the seven-time champion concedes three tenths to the Dutchman.

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 33 minutes

- Max Verstappen clocked the fastest time.

With 1.29.617, the Limburger is half a second faster than Pérez.

an hour ago

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 34 minutes

- Sergio Pérez is currently the fastest, but Max Verstappen is working on a fast lap.

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 36 minutes

- The training is almost halfway and Max Verstappen shows himself for the first time.

The Red Bull driver sets off on the soft tire.

Formula 1 one hour ago

It is still quiet on the track.

Alexander Albon wrote off his Red Bull in a crash yesterday, but will start driving again today.

The mechanics of the Austrian team had to work a lot of overtime to get the car finished on time.

Repairs ✅👏 A superb job from the mechanics to get Alex's car ready for FP3 👊 #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 #ChargeOn 🤘

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Avatar Author Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Moment of places 12: 18 - 28 November 2020

Formula 1 one hour ago

The Bahrain International Circuit also looks great in daylight.

🚁📸 @BAH_Int_Circuit #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 # F1

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Avatar Author Formula 1 Moment of publication 12: 09 - 28 November 2020

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 51 minutes

- Kimi Räikkönen is the first to record a time: 1.31.247.

Lewis Hamilton was fastest yesterday in 1.28.971.

an hour ago

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 56 minutes

- It is a quiet start to the training.

Max Verstappen and most of his fellow drivers are still in the pits.

Formula 1 one hour ago

Another 60 minutes

- Green!

The third free practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix is ​​on its way.

Formula 1 one hour ago

The Red Bull mechanics are making some final changes to Max Verstappen's car.

Finishing touches 🔧 All set for final practice ⏱ #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 #ChargeOn 🤘

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Avatar Author Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Moment of Places 11:56 - 28 November 2020

Formula 1 one hour ago

There is a lot of speculation in the paddock as Sergio Pérez, who has been regularly linked to Red Bull Racing in recent weeks, has announced that he will be holding a press conference next Monday at 8.30pm.

The Mexican's contract with Racing Point expires at the end of this year.

El próximo Lunes 20h30 (hora Baréin) Checo Pérez tiene programada una rueda de prensa Checo Pérez has scheduled a press conference on Monday at 20h30 (Bahrain time).

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Avatar Author Albert Fabrega Moment of places 11: 29 - 28 November 2020

Formula 1 one hour ago

Max Verstappen is preparing for the third and final free practice in Bahrain.

The light will turn green at 12 noon.

To the garage!

🤜🤛 @ Max33Verstappen #PoweredByHonda

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Avatar Author Honda Racing F1 Moment of places 11:45 - 28 November 2020

an hour ago

Formula 1 2 hours ago

No, this isn't Nigel Mansell, it's just Valtteri Bottas.

The Finn is wearing a classic mustache this weekend.

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Valtteri Bottache is BACK!

😉 #Movember @ValtteriBottas 👨🏼 or 🧔🏼?

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Avatar Author Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Moment of places 11: 27 - 28 November 2020

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