Sebastian Vettel’s last-ditch attempt to win the Formula One world title today began with an explosive performance in first practice for Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the first session of free practice today for this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.

Team Great Britain’s Robbie Kerr has vowed to bounce back from his Taupo disappointment as the A1GP season reaches its halfway stage in Australia this weekend.