Shanghai - 2017 Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was the fastest driver in the opening practice session for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
Hamilton of Mercedes clocked 1min33.999 seconds on the 5.451-kilometer circuit.
Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was 0.359 seconds behind, followed by Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes. Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen and Vettel were next.
The track was dry on a chilly day with the possibility of rain for the second session later on Friday.