SHANGHAI (AP) _ Defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton was quickest in Friday's first practice for the Chinese Grand Prix.

The Englishman has won five times in China _ including last year _ and will be looking for his first victory of the season on Sunday. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won the first two races in Australia and Bahrain.

Hamilton of Mercedes clocked 1 minute, 33.999 seconds on the 5.451-kilometer circuit. Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was 0.359 seconds behind, followed by Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes. Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen and Vettel were next.

The track was dry on a chilly day with the possibility of rain for the second session later on Friday.