George Russell topped opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix with a 1m32.741s to lead a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of

In the second free practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, the Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers finished in the same positions they had secured in the first hour: Charles Leclerc was fifth fastest ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

George Russell and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli have picked up where they left off by topping first free practice at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix