Hamilton fastest in F1 practice

Lewis Hamilton warmed up for his bid to wrestle the Formula One title from Mercedes rival Nico Rosberg with the fastest time in the first two practice sessions Friday at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The defending champion, who’s seeking a third straight title and fourth overall, was .079 seconds quicker than Rosberg in the second practice after beating him by. 374 seconds in the first, despite car troubles. Rosberg leads Hamilton by 12 points heading into Sunday’s race. Even if Hamilton wins, he need only finish third to secure his first title.