P1racenews AI automatic summary:
World Champion Max Verstappen laid down a marker by setting the fastest time during final practice for Formula 1’s Japanese
In warm and partially sunny conditions at Suzuka, Verstappen, who won in 2022 and 2023, posted a time of 1:29.563s, finishing 0.269s ahead of Perez. Verstappen mentioned that the car’s ride suddenly worsened after his best lap. Mercedes continued their strong showing with Russell and Hamilton in third and fourth place. Alonso, with Aston Martin’s updates, took fifth place. Norris struggled with a wide run and ended up in sixth place. Piastri and Tsunoda finished eighth and ninth respectively. Ricciardo had a tough day, spinning and finishing 13th. Hulkenberg finished 16th, while Magnussen struggled and ended up at the back.
