Ferrari did not allow the flag controversy to affect their game as Fernando Alonso came in third narrowly missing out on the two Red Bull drivers in the front.
Michael Schumacher could not get into the top ten as he ended up in thirteenth place however Nico Rosberg took the fourth spot to give Mercedes something to write home about.
Kimi Raikkonen gave Team Lotus cause to be satisfied coming in fifth in the practice session which would be a confidence booster going into the qualifiers on Saturday.
