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Russell fastest in final Barcelona practice

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  • George Russell led Mercedes in final practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
  • Russell's best time was 1 minute 15.679 seconds, topping two of the three practice sessions.
  • Championship leader Kimi Antonelli faced traffic issues during his qualifying simulation.

George Russell of Mercedes topped the timesheets in final practice for Formula One's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Saturday. Russell, who is 68 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli after six rounds, set a best time of one minute 15.679 seconds around the sunny Circuit de Catalunya.

This marks Russell's performance at the top of the practice sessions, having led two out of the three practice runs. He will enter qualifying with momentum. McLaren's Oscar Piastri was second fastest, 0.214 seconds behind Russell, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in third.

Reigning champion Lando Norris secured fourth place for McLaren, while Lewis Hamilton placed fifth for Ferrari. Max Verstappen of Red Bull was sixth. Championship leader Antonelli, who is aiming for his sixth consecutive win on Sunday, encountered traffic during a qualifying simulation. He expressed frustration over the issue, stating, "Why do I always get traffic?! I don't understand, everyone always in the lap," before returning to the pits.

Why do I always get traffic?! I don't understand, everyone always in the lap

— Kimi AntonelliKimi Antonelli expressed frustration over traffic during his qualifying simulation.
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