Budapest, July 25 (DPA) Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes was fastest in the final free practice session Saturday for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix while championship leader Jenson Button struggled.
The defending world champion, who was also fastest in Friday practice, registered a time of 1 minute 21.009 seconds for the 4.381- kilometre Hungaroring circuit with BMW-Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld 0.399 seconds slower in second spot.
Nico Rosberg in a Williams was third fastest followed by Heikki Kovalainen in the second McLaren.
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel could only manage 10th while Button was a disappointing 17th.
Button holds a comfortable lead in the standings after nine races with 68 points. Vettel sits second with 47.
Qualifying is set for later Saturday with the 70-lap race Sunday.