Nico Rosberg led Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in both practices for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday. The second practice was interrupted for more than 30 minutes as heavy rain and hail drenched the Red Bull Ring. Running in the first eight minutes before the rain, Rosberg clocked his fastest lap. Hamilton came within 0.019 seconds after the rain break. Rosberg also had the fastest time in the dry morning session, with Hamilton 0.357 seconds behind. Rosberg has won both races since Formula One returned to Austria, and tops the championship with five wins, and a 24-point lead over defending champion Hamilton. With the track getting a new surface, it has become even faster. 'The new...
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