Not a bad first practice session at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Not many problems for the drivers, except for Lewis Hamilton, who was unable to get any proper running in due to an engine problem. He sat out the majority of the session and it is unknown at this point if he will be able to participate in FP2. It's looking like he might need an engine change, which is a shame as his current engine is fresh.
Both Alonso and Bottas got on track after injuries kept them from racing in the Australian GP. Alonso also cleared up a lot of questions surrounding his accident in Barcelona, during the Drivers Press Conference yesterday.
Raffaele Marciello was in for Felipe Nasr in the Sauber for this session, racking up laps and experience with the Swiss Team. Nasr will be back for FP2.
Manor also made their track debut after being unable to do any running during the Australian GP weekend. Great to see them out on track and making good progress.
Here are the times from the Session:
1. Nico Rosberg - 1:40.124 / Mercedes-Mercedes
2. Kimi Raikkonen - 1:40.497 / Ferrari-Ferrari
3. Sebastian Vettel - 1:40.985 / Ferrari-Ferrari
4. Romain Grosjean - 1:41.543 / Lotus-Mercedes
5. Carlos Sainz - 1:41.596 / Toro Rosso-Renault
6. Daniel Ricciardo - 1:41.787 / Red Bull-Renault
7. Max Verstappen - 1:41.803 / Toro Rosso-Renault
8. Valtteri Bottas - 1:41.882 / Williams-Mercedes
9. Daniil Kvyat - 1:42.055 / Red Bull-Renault
10. Marcus Ericsson - 1:42.064 / Sauber-Ferrari
11. Felipe Massa - 1:42.103 / Williams-Mercedes
12. Pastor Maldonado - 1:42.567 / Lotus-Mercedes
13. Raffaele Marciello - 1:42.621 / Sauber-Ferrari
14. Fernando Alonso - 1:42.885 / McLaren-Honda
15. Nico Hulkenberg - 1:42.893 / Force India-Mercedes
16. Sergio Perez - 1:43.054 / Force India-Mercedes
17. Jenson Button - 1:43.100 / McLaren-Honda
18. Will Stevens - 1:46.686 / Manor-Ferrari
19. Roberto Merhi - 1:47.683 / Manor Ferrari
20. Lewis Hamilton - No Time Set / Mercedes-Mercedes
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