Rosberg ahead of Hamilton in final practice at Abu Dhabi GP

By foxsports
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Nico Rosberg set the fastest time in Saturday's final practice session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Rosberg's best lap at the Yas Marina circuit was 0.281 of a second faster than Hamilton.

Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen were third and fifth fastest respectively, split by Force India's Sergio Perez.

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo had the sixth-fastest time but his teammate Daniil Kvyat was unable to set a time due to an electrical problem.

Force India's Nico Hulkenberg, Williams drivers Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas and Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz Jr. rounded out the top 10.

Hamilton has already clinched the drivers' championship, but Rosberg is aiming for a third successive grand prix win.