A big second day of practice ahead for the New Zealand Formula One driver Brendon Hartley at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Hartley recorded the 15th fastest time on the first day in Shanghai.
New Zealand Formula One driver Brendon Hartley Photo: Photosport
He had a few issues with his Toro Rosso early in the day and hopes to make further improvements before the race.
"It was a reasonable clean day, we had a broken floor this morning so we lost some time in the first practice session which is never ideal, but other than that it was quite clean."
"Like the previous races we are in a very tight midfield battle, so getting everything 100% together will be key tomorrow to move as high up the grid as possible because it is extremely tight, so we have some work to do overnight."
"Although we missed a little bit of track time this morning, I'm feeling quite comfortable in the car, the balance feels good so if we can improve on certain areas overnight we could be fighting at the sharp end of the midfield battle again."
Hartley's Toro Rosso team-mate Pierre Gasly was 12th fastest.
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton edged out Kimi Raikkonen at the top of the timesheets as Ferrari ended the opening day of practice on pacesetter Mercedes' heels.
Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas was third with Ferrari's championship leader Sebastian Vettel fourth.
There was little drama in the session, which was hit by rain in the closing stages.
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