Spin!published at 08:25 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
A Mercedes in the gravel again. This time it is Lewis Hamilton who, at the exit of Turn 7, loses the rear and slides off the track into the gravel trap.
Image source, EPASummary
Second practice ends after Grosjean crashes hitting drain cover
Both Mercedes off pace as Ferraris fastest
Final practice on Saturday at 07:00 BST, qualifying at 10:00
Verstappen fastest in rain-hit first practice, Ricciardo 2nd, Hamilton 6th
Spin!published at 08:25 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Image source, EPAGet involved #bbcf1published at 08:23 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Will you miss the Malaysian Grand Prix?
James Perry: Will miss it, challenging circuit & weather often plays a part, 2012 Alonso/Perez battle was my favourite race
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 08:22 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Valtteri Bottas is skipping across the gravel after running wide coming out of Turn 10.
He went wide as he overtook a Williams in the middle of the track but then got caught out by the kerbs.
Postpublished at 08:19 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
I feel a little bit sorry for the Fernando Alonso fan on the right here that doesn't have a letter on her shirt.
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End of twitter post'Vettel in good shape'published at 08:18 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Mark Gallagher
BBC Radio 5 live Formula 1 analystCertainly at the moment, Vettel is looking in good shape. It is a while to go yet before Mercedes perhaps show their true form but it's looking like it might be closer than expected.
Postpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Image source, EPAThe times continue to drop as Sebastian Vettel produces the fastest ever lap on the Sepang circuit, moving into P1 with a 1:32.566.
Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, goes fifth quickest, six tenths of a second down on Vettel.
Postpublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
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End of twitter postTop 5 latest timespublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
1) Verstappen 1:32.739
2) Raikkonen +0.097
3) Vettel +0.134
4) Ricciardo +0.238
5) Bottas +0.733
Postpublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Lewis Hamilton is out on the track so that's everyone having been out for at least a lap.
Postpublished at 08:11 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Pierre Gasly returns to the Toro Rosso garage and as he does so there's lots of smoke coming out the back of his car. Not sure what's happened there.
Postpublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
The track is very busy now with everyone apart from Lewis Hamilton on it. As a result, names are constantly swapping places on the timing screen as the track gets faster and faster.
Kimi Raikkonen does a 1:32.836 to go top before Max Verstappen goes a tenth of a second quicker.
Image source, Getty ImagesShanghai stayingpublished at 08:07 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
On the subject of circuits, the Chinese Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2020 after a new three-year agreement was announced this morning.
Image source, Getty ImagesGet involved #bbcf1published at 08:06 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Will you miss the Malaysian Grand Prix?
Stewart44forthewin: Yes. It's such a unique circuit of uphill twists & long straights met by a hairpin. Plus the site of rookie podiums.
Postpublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Most drivers are on the soft tyres and Marcus Ericsson sets the first time of the session on that compound with 1:37.654.
Postpublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Pierre Gasly, who has replaced Daniil Kvyat for at least this race, made his Toro Rosso debut this morning and finished an impressive ninth quickest.
Postpublished at 08:02 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Mark Gallagher
BBC Radio 5 live Formula 1 analystI am sure Pierre Gasly will be looking forward to getting out on the track in these dry conditions. He did a very good job in first practice in tricky conditions.
Image source, Getty ImagesGo! Go! Go!published at 08:01 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Second practice is under way.
Unsurprisingly there are plenty of drivers eager to get out early doors.
Any rain?published at 07:57 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
The Sepang circuit is like a different venue to the one we are at for first practice a few hours ago.
The rain clouds have cleared and there's even a bit of sunshine as drivers start suiting up for second practice.
Get involved #bbcf1published at 07:56 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Will you miss the Malaysian Grand Prix?
Stephen Pritchard: Sepang always a favourite of mine... great first corner, good racing, unpredictable weather. Sad to see it go.
Postpublished at 07:55 British Summer Time 29 September 2017
Hands up if you've already had plenty of these this morning?
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