free practice 3 japan gp

Leclerc and Sainz behind the McLarens and Red Bulls, balanced challenge with Mercedes

The Dutchman still in front, Norris and Piastri open a gap with Ferrari and Mercedes

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Vettel one tenth away, ahead of Raikkonen and Verstappen

Vettel third, ahead of the Red Bulls. Raikkonen out

Ricciardo in second precedes Vettel and Verstappen. Humid session and threatened by rain

Hamilton follows, Ricciardo third. Ferrari back

Sebastian Vettel took pole position at the Japanese Formula 1 GP to move one step closer to his second world title.

Jenson Button was once again the fastest in free practice for the Japanese Formula 1 GP. In the third session

Jarno Trulli set the fastest time in the third and final free practice session of the Japanese Grand Prix.