Leclerc pleased with third practice outing for Haas

Charles Leclerc says he was pleased with his third practice outing for the Haas team at the Hockenheimring.

Leclerc finished 17th fastest in first practice whilst teammate Romain Grosjean was three-tenths ahead in 14th.

The GP3 driver completed 32 laps as he continues to rack up F1 mileage ahead of a potential debut season in 2017.

“It’s always amazing to be back in the Haas Formula One car. It was a good session. We did many laps with two new sets of softs and then a race simulation for 15 laps. So, it was many laps and a lot of experience. I learned a lot, so all good.

“Every time I jump in the car I have more confidence. It’s only the third time I go in it. The car that feels less and less normal is the GP3 car because getting back to the GP3 car is a really big difference.”

Leclerc returns to his GP3 campaign with qualifying taking place tomorrow morning. He currently sits second in the series’ standings, behind ART Grand Prix teammate Alexander Albon.

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