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Hamilton tops final Abu Dhabi practice ahead of Vettel
Nov 12, 2011, 11:28 GMT
Abu Dhabi - Lewis Hamilton beat world champion Sebastian Vettel for first place on Saturday in the final practice session for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.
The McLaren driver Hamilton clocked 1 minute 38.976 seconds on the 5.554km Yas Marina Circuit to top the bill, as he had in the second session on Friday.
Vettel, who clinched successive world titles last month, had 1:39.403 in a Red Bull, placing ahead of team-mate Mark Webber.
Qualifying was scheduled for later Saturday and the 55-lap race for Sunday. Vettel was bidding to equal Nigel Mansell's record 13 pole positions in a season.
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