Abu Dhabi GP: Lewis Hamilton heads Jenson Button in first practice

Lewis Hamilton was in outstanding form as he set the pace in first practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The McLaren driver was 0.333 seconds quicker than team-mate Jenson Button in second place. Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull was third, 0.765secs off the pace.

The German's title rival Fernando Alonso was fourth fastest as Ferrari tried out a number of new parts.

Vettel's team-mate Mark Webber was fifth ahead of Michael Schumacher's Mercedes and Williams' Pastor Maldonado.

More to follow.

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2012, DAY ONE

• Friday, 2 November: Second practice 12:55 GMT; 5 live sports extra, red button and online.

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2012, DAY TWO

• Saturday, 3 November: Third practice 09:55 GMT; 5 live sports extra, red button and online. Qualifying 13:00; BBC One (from 12:10), online and 5 live sports extra (from 12:55).

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2012, DAY THREE

• Sunday, 4 November: Race 13:00; BBC One (from 12:10), online and Radio 5 live (from 12:55); Race highlights 19:00 BBC Three.