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Mercedes dominate opening practice in Australia

Mercedes drivers began what is expected to be another dominant year in Formula One by setting the fastest times in Friday's first practice session at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Nico Rosberg set the best time of 1 minute, 29. 557 seconds at the Albert Park circuit, just 0.029 seconds ahead of teammate and reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton, as Mercedes picked up immediately from where it left off in a commanding 2014. They were more of a second clear of the next fastest driver, Williams' Valtteri Bottas. Toro Rosso rookies Carlos Sainz Jr and 17-year-old Max Verstappen completed the most laps to gain added experience in their first look at the circuit. They were...
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