Mercedes dominate practice in Austria

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg showed they were undaunted by a new track Friday, dominating the first practice sessions ahead of Sunday's returning Austrian Grand Prix

Hamilton (left) and Rosberg

Spielberg bei Knittelfeld (Austria): Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg showed they were undaunted by a new track Friday, dominating the first practice sessions ahead of Sunday's returning Austrian Grand Prix.

Hamilton (left) and Rosberg

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Hamilton set the fastest lap of the day at one minute and 9.542 seconds, finishing 0.377 seconds ahead of teammate and current championship leader Rosberg in the second practice session.

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