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Raikkonen top as Hamilton struggles in final practice

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen left struggling Mercedes trailing in final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Finn was 0.5 seconds ahead of the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo, while Lewis Hamilton was only fourth in his difficult Mercedes. Hamilton headed Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel by 0.028secs but the German had difficulties with loose bodywork early on and engine problems later. Hamilton has a difficult race with a five-place grid penalty confirmed. If he qualifies fastest later on Saturday, Hamilton will start sixth at best but in final practice the Mercedes looks to be the third fastest car around the Sakhir track. Hamilton was clearly struggling with balance, locking...
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