Silverstone:  Australian Daniel Ricciardo topped the times in his Toro Rosso on Friday, as heavy rain reduced opening free practice for Sunday's British Grand Prix to a minimum of track action.Standing water and the dangers of aqua-planing meant only 10 drivers ventured out to clock times with Ricciardo, a possible contender to replace compatriot Mark Webber at Red Bull next year, demonstrating courage and competence in the appalling conditions.He was fastest with a best lap of 1min 54.279sec ahead of nearest rival German Nico Hulkenberg of Sauber by 0.794sec.Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado was third in a Williams, 1.1sec adrift and local favourite 2008 winner Briton Lewis Hamilton of...
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