The Final Practice at Jeddah and Joe Guu's Mishap

TLDRJoe Guu's mistake in the final practice session causes significant damage to the car, Max Verstappen sets the fastest lap, Carlos Sainz withdraws due to appendicitis, Oliver Bman replaces him, Lando Norris and George Russell perform well, Logan Sargeant crashes into the barriers, and Magnuson leads in FP3.

Key insights

💥Joe Guu's mistake in the final practice session leads to damage to the car and a red flag.

🏎️Max Verstappen sets the fastest lap in the final practice session.

Carlos Sainz is forced to withdraw from the rest of the weekend due to appendicitis.

🔄Oliver Bman replaces Carlos Sainz in the Ferrari and performs well in his first practice session.

🚀Lando Norris and George Russell deliver strong performances in the final practice session.

Q&A

What caused the red flag during the final practice session?

Joe Guu went too hot into a bend, causing the car to kick out and collide with the protective barriers.

Who set the fastest lap in the final practice session?

Max Verstappen recorded the fastest lap of the weekend so far.

Why did Carlos Sainz withdraw from the weekend?

Carlos Sainz was diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery.

Who replaced Carlos Sainz in the Ferrari?

Oliver Bman, the reserve and F2 race winner, replaced Carlos Sainz.

Which drivers performed well in the final practice session?

Lando Norris and George Russell delivered strong performances.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Joe Guu's mistake causes damage to the car and a red flag is triggered.

00:23Max Verstappen sets the fastest lap of the weekend so far.

01:04Carlos Sainz is forced to withdraw from the weekend due to appendicitis.

01:08Oliver Bman replaces Carlos Sainz in the Ferrari and performs well in his first practice session.

01:33Lando Norris and George Russell deliver strong performances in the final practice session.