FP3 HIGHLIGHTS: All the action as Verstappen tops final practice for the Sakhir Grand Prix
Max Verstappen topped final practice ahead of qualifying for the Sakhir Grand Prix, as the drivers had one last chance to dial in their cars before the fight for grid places begins.
Valtteri Bottas got his weekend back on track, finishing second fastest in FP3 after a messy Friday saw him lag behind his temporary team mate George Russell in the timesheets.
FP3 REPORT: Verstappen beats Bottas to top final Sakhir practice as Vettel's session ends early
As for Russell – who was fastest in both sessions on Friday on his very first outing in the Mercedes W11 – he was seventh quickest, behind Alex Albon in the second Red Bull.
Hit play in the video above to see all the key moments from final practice under the lights in Bahrain.
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