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Antonelli Tops F1 Practice After Friday Struggles
Mercedes' Antonelli recovers from tough Friday to lead F1 practice at Sepang.
In brief
Mercedes' Antonelli recovers from tough Friday to lead F1 practice at Sepang. Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at Sepang after Mercedes struggled on Friday, setting a 1m36.302s time. Originally reported by Autosport.
Friday Practice Struggles
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli finished no higher than fifth in Friday practice at Sepang.
FP3 Performance
Antonelli topped final practice with a 1m36.302s time, two tenths quicker than Verstappen.
Tyre Strategy Impact
Charles Leclerc set a 1m37.772s on white-striped rubber, 0.611s behind Norris and Piastri.
Red Flag Interruption
A 25th-minute red flag halted practice after debris from Oliver Bearman's Haas.
Antonelli's Dominance
Antonelli set a 1m36.302s, five tenths ahead of Hadjar and Verstappen.
Final Podium Positions
Antonelli led with Verstappen second, Hadjar third, Russell fourth, Leclerc fifth.
Next Race Implications
Sepang returns to F1 for the first time since 2017, with tyre degradation affecting Friday practice.
The main idea
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at Sepang after Mercedes struggled on Friday, setting a 1m36.302s time.
