Friday, October 30, 2009

Hamilton pips Button in Abu Dhabi

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was quickest in the first practice session at the Yas Marina circuit
Lewis Hamilton was 0.096 seconds quicker than Jenson Button in Abu Dhabi practice

By Sean Chaney

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in first practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after getting the better of Brawn's Jenson Button.

At one stage the two Englishmen traded fastest times for four consecutive laps of the brand new Yas Marina circuit.

But Hamilton's effort of one minute 43.939 seconds beat Button by just 0.096secs on the dusty Abu Dhabi track.

Many drivers, including world champion Button, struggled for grip as they explored the limits of the new circuit.

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