Antonelli Finds His Rhythm to Top Final Sepang Practice
- Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit.
- Antonelli finished 0.278 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, while Isack Hadjar placed third.
- George Russell was fourth, followed by Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri.
- Qualifying is scheduled for 16:00 local time, with the race taking place in Malaysia because of conflict in the Middle East.
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