German GP

HOCKENHEIM—Nico Rosberg set the pace in the first practice for the German Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton as the two Mercedes cars dominated Friday's session.

Rosberg won the last Formula One race on the Hockenheim course two years ago and was 0.326 seconds faster than his Mercedes teammate.

Hamilton has won five of the last six races and vaulted over Rosberg to the top of the standings with his victory in Hungary last Sunday for a six-point lead.