Advantage Hamilton in first U.S. GP practice


Formula One - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Japan - 8/10/16.Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks in the paddock area before the third practice session. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg and Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton limbered up for their U.S. Grand Prix duel with each setting the pace in practice sessions on Friday.

German Rosberg, chasing his 10th win of the season and 33 points clear of the triple world champion, ended the day with the fastest time after lapping the Circuit of the Americas in one minute 37.358 seconds.

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