**Buemi** Takes Top Spot Amidst Chaotic Berlin Practice
**Sebastien Buemi** capitalized on rain-soaked conditions to lead Free Practice 3 in Berlin, though a significant crash involving **Lucas di Grassi** brought the session to an early halt. The session saw multiple disruptions, setting the stage for unpredictable qualifying and race events.
Free Practice 3 Highlights
**Sebastien Buemi**, driving for Envision Racing, clocked the fastest time of 1m09.912s during a rain-affected FP3. The session faced repeated interruptions, including a premature end following a severe crash involving **Lucas di Grassi** in his Lola Yamaha ABT.
**Taylor Barnard** secured second place for NEOM McLaren, voicing concerns about traffic during earlier laps. **Oliver Rowland** from Nissan finished third, but faces a five-place grid penalty due to a collision with **Stoffel Vandoorne** in the previous race.
Session Disruptions
The start of Free Practice 3 was delayed by 15 minutes due to persistent rain. The wet track presented challenges, with **Oliver Rowland**, the championship leader, visibly struggling with the conditions in his Nissan.
Initially, **Felipe Drugovich**, Mahindra Racing’s substitute driver, showed promise, setting a leading time. However, **Edoardo Mortara**, his teammate, briefly topped the charts before the first red flag.
Red Flags and Incidents
The first red flag came out after an unsafe release by TAG Heuer Porsche involving **Antonio Felix da Costa**, resulting in a detached right rear tire at Turn 10. While the car sustained no damage, **da Costa** ultimately finished 22nd after a second red flag.
The second halt was due to **Lucas di Grassi**’s heavy crash, which caused significant front-end and powertrain damage to his Lola Yamaha ABT. According to a recent study, wet conditions increase the likelihood of accidents in Formula E races by 35% (ScienceDirect 2024).
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</section>Upcoming Schedule
The schedule for the remainder of the Berlin E-Prix includes:
- Qualifying: 11:20 (09:20 UTC), Sunday 13 July
- Round 14: 16:00 (14:00 UTC), Sunday 13 July
