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Australian Grand Prix Free Practice 3 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 3 for the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park, round 1 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

2026 Australian Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 George Russell Mercedes 1:19.053s 23
2 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +0.616s 22
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.774s 20
4 Oscar Piastri McLaren +1.034s 17
5 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +1.084s 15
6 Max Verstappen Red Bull +1.144s 15
7 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +1.271s 18
8 Lando Norris McLaren +1.390s 22
9 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +1.406s 19
10 Oliver Bearman Haas +1.725s 18
11 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls +1.785s 15
12 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +1.837s 13
13 Esteban Ocon Haas +1.930s 19
14 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +2.014s 22
15 Pierre Gasly Alpine +2.018s 26
16 Franco Colapinto Alpine +2.360s 22
17 Alexander Albon Williams +2.611s 17
18 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +3.667s 20
19 Valterri Bottas Cadillac +4.461s 12
20 Sergio Perez Cadillac +5.344s 21
21 Carlos Sainz Williams 1
22 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 0
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