Hamilton edges Verstappen in Singapore practice


Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 20, 2019 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Tim Chong

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton lapped fastest on the opening day of practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday with Mercedes team mate and closest rival Valtteri Bottas hitting the wall.

Hamilton edged Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who had led the opening session, in the floodlit night-time practice with a best time of one minute, 38.773 seconds. The 21-year-old Dutchman was 0.186 seconds slower.

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