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Nico Rosberg fastest in third practice

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg tops the standings in the third practice session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Nico Rosberg has headed a Mercedes one-two in the third and final practice session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The German driver finished ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton, who narrowly edged out Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.

Sergio Perez registered the fourth-quickest time in the Force India, while Kimi Raikkonen and Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo were fifth and sixth respectively.

Jenson Button finished an encouraging 11th position for McLaren, but teammate Fernando Alonso was 16th fastest.

Full standings

1. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
3. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
4. Sergio Perez (Force India)
5. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
6. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
7. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India)
8. Felipe Massa (Williams)
9. Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
10. Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso)
11. Jenson Button (McLaren)
12. Pastor Maldonado (Lotus)
13. Felipe Nasr (Sauber)
14. Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso)
15. Romain Grosjean (Lotus)
16. Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
17. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
18. Will Stevens (Marussia)
19. Roberto Merhi (Marussia)

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