P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lance Stroll set the initial pace for Aston Martin in the sole practice session held as the Chinese Grand Prix
The Canadian driver set the fastest time on the Soft compound with a lap of 1:36.302s, ahead of Oscar Piastri in second place. The practice session at a five-year-unvisited venue was briefly interrupted by a minor grass fire near Turn 7 but quickly resumed. Lewis Hamilton faced traffic issues on restart, ultimately obstructing Nico Hulkenberg at Turn 14. Despite a promising start for Ferrari, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topped the timesheets. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez came close but was hindered by a lock-up. Lance Stroll eventually clinched the top spot, followed by Piastri and the Red Bulls.
