2013 Malaysian Grand Prix Qualifying

Vettel

Hello everyone and welcome back to AUTOSPORT Live for continuing coverage of the 2013 FIA Formula 1 world championship.

It's the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend, hot on the heels of the season-opener at Albert Park and could the old guard be returning to the top? At least over one lap, anyway.

Sebastian Vettel topped final practice earlier today, just when it was starting to look like Kimi Raikkonen and Lotus were becoming the leading lights in the sport.

The world champion led the way with a time of 1m36.435s, with Hamilton just 0.133s shy in second spot, Sutil an impressive third, Webber fourth, Raikkonen fifth and di Resta backing up the Force India pace.

Vettel quickest in final Sepang practice

Gaps were tight among the leading runners, with the top nine drivers covered by 0.514s. We could be set for a close and exciting battle in the top 10 shootout - providing the weather holds.