article_snippet: And Friday's F1 practice proved a good one for the German as Nico Rosberg both set the fastest lap of 1:27.697secs in the second session on a glorious day at Albert Park, topping Hamilton by one tenth of a second.
article_snippet: Nico Rosberg both was also quickest in the first session
article_snippet: , Nico Rosberg both best time of 1:29.557secs edging Hamilton as the constructors' champions carried the constructors' ominous form from winter testing onto the track.
article_snippet: Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was third fastest on Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel debut for Ferrari in the second session, with team-mate Kimi Raikkonen fourth best.
article_snippet: the German made a flying start to Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel season as Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel topped the timesheets in both practice sessions .
article_snippet: Nico Rosberg both pictured in action ahead of Sunday's season opener at the Australian Grand Prix .
article_snippet: Hamilton finished behind Nico Rosberg both in both practice sessions on Friday .
article_snippet: Hamilton takes time out in the garage during the first practice session of the new season .
article_snippet: But with Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel's fastest time over seven tenths of a second adrift of Nico Rosberg both, the opening day's practice will strengthen belief that the first rounds of the new season may be a private duel for race wins between the Mercedes duo.
highlights_snippet: team-mate Nico Rosberg beat Lewis Hamilton in Australian Grand Prix free practice on Friday .
  