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Malaysian GP: Verstappen tops shortened FP1

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the pace in first Formula 1 practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix, as running was limited because of bad weather. Verstappen posted a 1m48.962s on the intermediate tyres late on to finish 0.757 seconds clear of teammate Daniel Ricciardo with McLaren's Fernando Alonso just under a second further back in third. Heavy rain drenched the Sepang circuit throughout the morning and though it briefly eased, the intensity increased just as the session was due to begin. FIA F1 race director Charlie Whiting chose to delay the session “indefinitely” because of the conditions. The Safety Car completed several reconnaissance laps to assess the track and after 20 minutes...
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