
Lewis Hamilton an impressive second in first practice at Australian Grand Prix
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lewis Hamilton finished second to Max Verstappen in opening practice for the Australian Grand Prix. The opening running of the weekend at Melbourne’s Albert Park was red-flagged on two occasions, firstly when the GPS systems went down at the temporary track, and then in the closing minutes as Logan Sargeant broke down in his Williams. For Hamilton, the seven-time world champion also momentarily lost control of his Mercedes at the 11th corner, before returning to the track to clock the second quickest time, providing him with encouragement heading into the remainder of the weekend.
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