Lewis Hamilton posts fastest lap in third free practice at Canadian GP

MONTREAL — Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest lap in a free practice session ahead of qualifying Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Montreal, drove around Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in one minute 12.549 seconds to finish ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (1:12.923) and Mercedes teammate George Russell (1:12.957).

Montreal’s Lance Stroll was fourth for Aston Martin (1:13.026).

McLaren’s Lando Norris and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso led the free practice session on a wild, rainy Friday in Montreal. The mix of sun and clouds Saturday made for more favourable conditions.