With the start of Q3, only the final ten cars remained on the circuit, and the track itself seemed to have grown wider.
The ten drivers were each issued a set of soft tires that could only be used in Q3. After the session, these tires had to be returned. This allowed everyone to go all out without having to be too concerned with tire strategy, which would have otherwise compromised the session's competitiveness.
"According to our predictions, if you can match your previous lap time, you'll be in third place. This is crucial," Jonathan advised, squatting beside car #59.
"I understand. I'll do my best," Wu Shi replied. No driver could claim to be perfectly consistent and flawless. All he could do was get himself into the best possible mindset.
