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Sat, 04/02/2016 - 01:36
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Mercedes duo fastest in Bahrain GP first practice

Manama, Apr. 1 (BNA): The Mercedes duo, Rosberg and Hamilton, put in an imposing performance in first practice at the 2016 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Nico Rosberg led team-mate, Lewis Hamilton, by 0.505secs. Rosberg was 1.834seconds quicker than Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat were fourth and fifth as Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was 11th. Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne, who made his debut in Formula 1 as stand-in for the injured Fernando Alonso, was 18th. Another 90-minute practice session will be held at 18:00 today. The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) will also host the practice sessions of TCR International Series and the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East as supporting championships to Formula 1. Along the roaring of engines, BIC will offer a fun-filled programme for F1 fans. Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff and DJ duo Axwell and Ingrosso will perform live today after the end of the second practice session.

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