The first free practice session of the Japan GP is over and on the wet tarmac of Suzuka, Fernando Alonso was the fastest driver. The Ferraris followed closely behind him and Max Verstappen was slightly behind on P6. Here are the full results of FP1 at Suzuka. Article continues under ad Alpine and Ferrari faster than Verstappen Verstappen was first to set a time on the Intermediates in FP1. A time that seemed more competitive and somewhat more representative of the weekend's other sessions than the times set before it. Indeed, the first half-hour of the session was mainly for the rookies to explore the track and drive dry on the Wet tyre. Verstappen's impressive first stroke, which saw him...
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