ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) β Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg set the fastest times in Friday’s opening practice session for the season-ending Formula One race in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton’s best lap was a tenth of a second ahead of Rosberg at the Yas Marina circuit, continuing Mercedes’ season-long dominance.
Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel were third and fifth, respectively, split by Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat.
The six best times behind the Mercedes cars were separated by only four tenths of a second.
Force India drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez were sixth and eighth, with Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo in seventh. Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado and Williams driver Felipe Massa rounded out the top 10.
