The British did the best times in FP1 and FP2 of the Chinese Grand Prix, the third round of the FIA Formula 1 season.
Free Practice 1
With rain forecasts, the teams have hurried to get the cars on track.
Already there are some problems to keep the cars on track. Brendon Hartley (Toro Rosso Honda) was off track at the entrance of the pit-lane, Fernando Alonso (McLaren) had trouble keeping his car in the last corner during his first fastest lap.
Also with some other problem to stay on track, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) who finished as the fastest of the session.
Also with problems to keep track of Ferrari, with Kimi Räikkönen placing second ahead of his compatriot, Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes).
Behind, the Red Bull of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, with the Dutch starring an impressive track output in the last corner that ended without consequences.
Free Practice 2
Romain Grosjean (Haas) was the first to doing a lap time, and while the “big 3” did not leave the track, Sergio Pérez was in first place.
But for a short time, world champion Lewis Hamilton was in first place ahead of his teammate, the Ferraris and the Red Bulls.
Another day to forget for Lance Stroll (Williams) who suffered a spin at Turn 8, and finished in last place. He also suffered problems Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) who had to stop the car on track, before the rain came.
With the rain most of the drivers ended the day.
Translation of the original article by Arnau Viñals
