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Three-time defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull topped the first practice for the Italian Grand Prix on Friday, in a session highlighted by the crash of teenager Kimi Antonelli. All eyes were on the 18-year-old driver, who was making his F1 debut in the first practice session at his home race. But his run lasted only 10 minutes as he lost his Mercedes car at the Parabolica and made heavy contact with the barriers, causing a red flag. Antonelli is reportedly the favourite driver to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year, as the seven-time world champion will leave the German team…

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