Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes one-two ahead of team-mate George Russell. The Italian driver, who claimed his first win in China two weeks ago, finished 0.254 seconds clear of Russell at Suzuka.
Antonelli and Russell appear well placed to challenge for pole position later on Saturday. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was a distant third, nearly nine tenths behind Antonelli. McLaren's Oscar Piastri ended the session a full second off the pace, just ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in fifth.
World champion Lando Norris managed only 13 laps after being sidelined for most of the session with an engine problem. Audi's Nico Hulkenberg took seventh, one spot ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Qualifying for Sunday's race begins at 15:00 local time (06:00 GMT).
