In pics: practice session of Formula One Japan Grand Prix

Alfa Romeo's Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Alpha Tauri's Japanese driver Tsunoda Yuki competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Williams' Thai driver Alexander Albon competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Alfa Romeo's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Williams' Canadian driver Nicholas Latifi competes during the third practice session of the Formula One Japan Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)