**McLaren’s Jenson Button set the fastest time of the first practise session at the Chinese Grand Prix.**The world champion’s one minute 36.677 seconds lap was just 0.071secs quicker than Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg, with McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton just behind.
Toro Rosso driver Sebastien Buemi was unhurt after a worrying crash caused when both wheels flew off while braking at the end of the long back straight.
Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso failed to set a time after suffering engine failure.
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