Hamilton Leads From Verstappen in 1st Turkish GP Practice

Hamilton Leads From Verstappen in 1st Turkish GP Practice
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, on Oct. 8, 2021. Francisco Seco/AP Photo
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ISTANBUL—Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time ahead of title rival Max Verstappen in Friday’s first practice session for the Turkish Grand Prix.

This season’s narrow championship leader was .43 seconds ahead of the Red Bull driver in warm conditions. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was .48 behind Hamilton in third spot with Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas fourth.