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Alonso Fastest in Wet Japanese First Practice, Verstappen Sixth

Fernando Alonso Max Verstappen Carlos Sainz Ferrari Mick Schumacher Red Bull Charles Leclerc Esteban Ocon Kevin Magnussen Japanese Grand Prix

F1 star Fernando Alonso 'conscious and well' after cycling accident in Switzerland. AP file photo

Veteran Fernando Alonso went quickest on Friday in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen sixth-fastest as he looks to clinch his second straight world title this weekend.

Two-time world champion Alonso braved steady rain at the Suzuka circuit to streak round in 1min 42.248sec for Alpine -- 0.315sec quicker than second-placed Carlos Sainz of Ferrari.

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