Free Practice 3 : Ferrari and Aston Martin lead LMGTE

The Ferrari F458 Italia No. 51 continues to dominate in LMGTE Pro, Gimmi Bruni having taken over from Giancarlo Fisichella this morning. The 'transalpine' driver was the only GT to descend below 2:02 for the first time since the start of the race weekend with a lap of 2:01.937. The Ferrari, No.66 of JMW Motorsport in the hands of James Walker could not do better than 2'02''068, while Richard Lietz and Porsche No.77 of Team Felbermayr-Proton was less than a tenth behind.

The two Aston Martin V8 Vantages in LMGTE Am managed to penetrate the LMGTE Pro times. Jonathan Adam and Stuart Hall ahead with a time of 2:02.920. Matt Griffin meanwhile secured third place for AF Corse. 

Competitors in LMGTE Pro and Am will be the first to take to the track for the qualifying sessions this afternoon, from 14:50 to 15:10

Dave Davies 

Photo : TOWCESTER (NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK), SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, 6 HOURS OF SILVERSTONE, SATURDAY 25th AUGUST 2012, FREE PRACTICE 3. Aston Martin Racing Vantages set the top times in LMGTE Am in the third free practice