Two 90-minute sessions – FP1 and FP2 – on the 5.063-kilometer (3.146-mile), 23-turn temporary circuit began under overcast conditions in the twilight and concluded in warm, humid conditions during the night session. Both Grosjean and Magnussen opened FP1 on the Pirelli P Zero Yellow medium tire, then transitioned to the Red soft tire on which they set their fastest laps before finishing the session with high-fuel runs. Grosjean’s best lap of 1:42.630 was 12th overall and came on his 16th of 23 laps run during the session. Magnussen’s best lap of 1:43.150 was 16th overall and came on his 15th of 22 laps during the session. Grosjean started FP2 with a short run on White hard tires....
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