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Summary World champion Sebastian Vettel was fastest in the Indian Grand Prix's free practice on Saturday.
In smoggy conditions, Vettel clocked 1min 24.824sec to pip McLarens Jenson Button, with his Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber third fastest ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Ferraris Fernando Alonso.Victory at Indias first grand prix would keep Vettel on course to equal fellow German Michael Schumachers achievement of winning 13 grands prix in one season. Vettel, 24, has 10 wins with three races remaining.Button, Webber, Hamilton and Alonso are all vying for second spot in the standings after Vettel reclaimed his Formula One crown in Japan earlier this month.India is hosting its inaugural Formula One race at the purpose-built Buddh International Circuit near New Delhi.
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