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Antonelli Leads Mercedes Recovery in Bahrain FP3

Published October 3, 2026 · Updated October 3, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, helping Mercedes recover from a disappointing Friday showing.

Kimi Antonelli led the way in FP3 for Mercedes, bouncing back after the championship-leading team struggled in earlier sessions. The Silver Arrows had brought a heavily upgraded W17 to Sepang but managed only second in FP1 and seventh and eighth in FP2, with other teams appearing stronger. playerbros.org

The dominant 2026 outfit responded perfectly on Saturday morning, with Antonelli setting the pace ahead of qualifying.

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