Motor racing-Red Bull's Verstappen fastest in final practice in Japan

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - April 6, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Red Bull were once again fastest in the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen topping the charts ahead of team mate Sergio Perez and George Russell of Mercedes in the final session before qualifying.

Verstappen had also set the fastest time in Friday's first free practice session but the Dutchman opted to sit out the rain-hit second session.