Sebastian Vettel sets fastest time in Formula 1 Indian GP practice

Vettel was three tenths of a second faster than McLaren's Jenson Button around the Buddh International Circuit, while his chief title rival Fernando Alonso of Ferrari was third fastest.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was fourth on the time sheets, ahead of Red Bull's Mark Webber, while Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen — the only other driver in title contention — was in 10th.

Sauber's Sergio Perez sat out the session with flu-like symptoms, but the team expected him to be fit to take part in the second practice later Friday. He was replaced by Mexican compatriot Esteban Gutierrez, who is widely expected to take the seat permanently next season when Perez moves to McLaren.

There was some sliding around a circuit made dirty and dusty by a year without racing, but no major incidents.

The Mercedes pair of Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher were sixth and eighth-fastest respectively, separated by Ferrari's Felipe Massa, while Toro Rosso's Daniel Ricciardo was ninth.

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