Sepang, Malaysia - Nico Rosberg was a familiar leader in the final practice session on Saturday for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.

The German Rosberg clocked 1 minute 35.940 seconds for the 5.543-kilometres lap in Sepang in a Williams. He led from Australian Red Bull driver Mark Webber (1:36.048) and Brazilian Felipe Massa in a Ferrari (1:36.089).

Rosberg has topped five of the six practice sessions this season, all three last week in Australia and two of the three in Sepang. Finnish Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was first the second Malaysian session on Friday.

World champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain trailed in 12th place on Saturday in a McLaren-Mercedes while compatriot Australia GP winner Jenson Button was 10th in a Brawn GP.

Qualifying was scheduled for later Saturday and the Malaysian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday. (dpa)