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Sebastian Vettel fastest in practice two

Sebastian Vettel sets the pace in practice two of the Austrian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel set the quickest lap time in practice two of the Austrian Grand Prix this afternoon.

The Ferrari driver set a time of 1:09.600 with Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg just 0.011 seconds slower.

Kimi Raikonnen completed the top three in a time of 1:09.860, while current championship leader Lewis Hamilton came fifth in 1:10.137.

Red Bull's difficulties continued in practice two, with Daniil Kvyat (1:10.686) finishing 12th and Daniel Ricciardo (1:11.676) back in 17th. Both drivers have been given 10-place grid penalties ahead of the race.

British McLaren driver Jenson Button finished off the pace in 18th (1:11.919), with teammate Fernando Alonso, who was given a 20-place grid penalty, finishing in 16th (1:11.517).

Second practice standings:

1. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
3. Kimi Raikonnen (Ferrari)
4. Pastor Maldonado (Lotus)
5. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
6. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India)
7. Romain Grosjean (Lotus)
8. Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso)
9. Felipe Nasr (Sauber)
10. Sergio Perez (Force India)
11. Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso)
12. Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull)
13. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
14. Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
15. Felipe Massa (Williams)
16. Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
17. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
18. Jenson Button (McLaren)
19. Will Stevens (Marussia)
20. Roberto Mehri (Marussia)

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