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Mercedes dominates in final practice at the Japanese Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli clocks a scorching 1m 29.362s, outpacing teammate George Russell by 0.254s. The duo asserts their dominance ahead of qualifying at Suzuka.
The session starts quietly, with drivers cautious to hit the track. Lewis Hamilton sets the pace early, but Charles Leclerc quickly responds, dipping into the 1m 31s range.
Lando Norris faces frustration, dealing with ERS issues that keep him in the garage until late in the session. He finishes sixth, over a second off the pace.
As the clock winds down, Antonelli and Russell trade rapid laps, with Antonelli ultimately laying down the fastest time of the weekend. Leclerc finishes third, while Oscar Piastri impresses in fourth. The session is marked by traffic chaos, with drivers voicing concerns over close calls at 130R.
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