F1-EL3: Rosberg leads in the dry at Suzuka

The Mercedes by Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were the fastest on the dry Suzuka track in the final practice session of the Japanese GP. The German set the best lap in 1'33"995, almost three tenths ahead of his teammate. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) was the closest to the W06 Hybrid with half a second behind the reference, preceding the Williams de Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa.

The Ferrari were behind since Kimi Räikkönen placed sixth, being the first driver more than a second from the lead of the race. His teammate Sebastian Vettel is eighth behind Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso). Romain Grosjean (Lotus) and Carlos Sainz Jr (Toro Rosso) complete the top ten.

Qualifications will be contested from 8 a.m.