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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz fastest in final practice for home Spanish Grand Prix

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. before practice
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. before practiceReuters
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. (29) was fastest in a close final practice for his home Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Lando Norris (24) second as clashes between drivers kept stewards busy after the session.

Sainz set a best time of one minute 13.013 seconds, 0.030 quicker than Norris, who took to the track after a morning drama involving a fire in the team's paddock hospitality unit and evacuation of staff.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was third, 0.007 slower than Norris, and the Monegasque made contact with the McLaren towards the end of the session in what looked like anger at being delayed.

"He just drove into me. I think I have got damage," said Norris over the radio. Both faced a meeting with stewards after the session.

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. during practice
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. during practiceReuters

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen was fourth fastest and just 0.074 off Sainz's pace.

Mercedes pair George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who had been quickest on Friday, were fifth and sixth with Red Bull's Sergio Perez seventh.

Stewards were also investigating an incident between Hamilton and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll after they made contact.

"This guy thinks he is alone on track," Stroll fumed about Hamilton.

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