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Sebastian Vettel predicts three-way battle for pole

HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Sebastian Vettel thinks Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull are all in the running for pole position at the German Grand Prix.

Vettel was fourth fastest in final practice but just 0.225s off pacesetter Max Verstappen with the two Mercedes drivers splitting the Ferrari and the Red Bull. The championship leader said he would need to analyse the long-run pace in more detail to get a read on the competitive order but believes the fight for pole position is a three-way fight between the top teams.

"Yeah, especially for one lap," he said. "I haven't seen much of the Red Bulls on the long run.