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Hamilton edges Verstappen in first practice as F1 returns to Singapore

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Lewis Hamilton sprung to the top of the timesheet late in Practice One; Max Verstappen finished second after leading most of the session; Charles Leclerc third for Ferrari; watch Singapore GP Practice Two live at 2pm on Sky Sports F1 later on Friday

Last Updated: 30/09/22 12:15pm

Lewis Hamilton was fastest for Mercedes in Practice One

Lewis Hamilton produced a surprise late show of pace to edge out Max Verstappen for the fastest time in opening practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Verstappen, who can win the world championship this weekend if results go his way, appeared to be continuing his dominant form as he topped the timesheet by a considerable margin for much of the session.

However, seven-time world champion Hamilton suddenly found significant improvement in the closing stages on soft tyres, as he produced a 1:43.033 to top a practice session for the first time this season.

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