Free 3: Sebastian Vettel again

Sebastian Vettel is definitely everywhere. The reigning world champion was once again the fastest in the last free practice session in 1:34:968. It is also the only one to run below the threshold of 1?35. It's hard to see who could prevent him from taking pole just now.

Behind, the two McLaren by Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton ensure their position as the best of the others, but their performances remain a tone below. Barely in the lead, Vettel was there to relieve them of it.

Great result from Nico Rosberg which proves once again that the Mercedes seems able to aim for the podium in China. A goal shared Ferrari, Fernando Alonso (5th) and Felipe Massa (6th) are on Rosberg's pace.