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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third and final practice session ahead of qualifying for the Indian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 | Indian Grand Prix
Buddh International Circuit | 27.10.2012
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Mike Hytner

Updated 27/10/2012 at 06:33 GMT


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Noise breaks out again as Raikkonen heads out for a proper run on hard tyres.
51'
Glock reports "the same problem" with his pit speed limiter as he had yesterday over team radio.
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The crowd isn't as big as Karthikeyan had hoped. Still, plenty of time for the place to fill up, especially with qualifying coming up later on.
53'
Rosberg heads out but returns soon enough and the track goes quiet for the time being.
54'
Vettel follows his team-mate back into the pit lane, again having done some aero tests on his car.
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Webber is pushed back into the Red Bull garage after having gathered some useful information on aerodynamics.
58'
Vettel joins them as the world champion hits the track for the first time today.
59'
A glut of cars are keen to get out on track early on in this session. Webber and Raikkonen are among them.
60'
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Here we go then! An hour of final testing before qualifying later today gets under way!
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Petrov's team radio informs him that the track temperature is a couple of degrees hotter than this time yesterday, although the air temperature is not as hot as FP2. Also, there is more of a tail wind than yesterday.
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Home hero Narain Karthikeyan on Twitter: "All set for FP3, no surprises I hope!"
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The weather in Noida is expected to be good once again today. Hot and dry.
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Before we kick off with the final practice session, check out everything you need to know about the circuit in Greater Noida.
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Meanwhile, India's foreign ministry has condemned Ferrari for putting the Italian navy flag on their cars in what was seen as a political gesture of support for detained sailors.
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Yesterday, an incorrect setting on his Ferrari caused Felipe Massa to struggle with its handling during second practice.
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McLaren face a battle to qualify at the front of the grid unless it can improve its low-fuel pace, according to drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
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Sebastian Vettel has dominated proceedings so far this weekend, topping both Friday practice sessions.