Antonelli reprimanded as Russell fastest in final Barcelona practice

George Russell posted the fastest lap in final practice for Formula One’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, clocking 1 minute 15.679 seconds as Mercedes tuned for qualifying. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was seventh and received a reprimand for driving erratically after an incident at the first corner that impeded Lance Stroll. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was third in practice, with Lando Norris fourth and Hamilton fifth; Verstappen was sixth. Charles Leclerc crashed on his first lap in the final session and will start 10th, while Leclerc’s teammate and season narrative grew as the field prepared for Sunday’s race and potential tactical adjustments.