Hamilton, Rosberg 1-2 in first Abu Dhabi GP practice session
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Lewis Hamilton beat Formula One title rival Nico Rosberg in the first practice session of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday.
The British driver posted a best lap of 1 minute, 43.476 seconds at Yas Marina circuit to finish .133 seconds quicker than his Mercedes teammate.
Fernando Alonso, preparing for his final race for Ferrari, was third best, .1708 behind.
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Sebastian Vettel, who is leaving Red Bull to replace Alonso at Ferrari next year, was .1858 back in fourth spot.
There is a second practice later Friday, and a third on Saturday before qualifying.
Hamilton, who is bidding for his second F1 title, leads Rosberg by 17 points overall. Double points are available in Sunday's race.