Watch the FP3 highlights in Japan as Antonelli goes fastest

Mercedes dominated the final practice session at Suzuka as Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets with a 1m 29.362s lap. He led teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, signaling a strong qualifying performance ahead for the Silver Arrows. While Oscar Piastri secured a top-four finish for McLaren, teammate Lando Norris struggled with an ERS issue that limited his track time. Meanwhile, Audi showed promise with both Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto finishing in the top ten, as Haas driver Oliver Bearman managed to save a dramatic spin at the Spoon curve.