McLaren's Lando Norris topped the time sheet during the only practice session for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix on Friday, with Alpine's Jack Doohan bringing the session to a halt for several minutes after the rookie driver lost power midway through a lap.

Lando Norris has revealed the struggles he's having with his McLaren car during races in the early season. Norris won last weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix from pole position, but struggled during the Chinese GP sprint race having qualified down in sixth.

The Melbourne race had a thrilling start with Racing Bull’s Isack Hadjar out on the formation lap, and Alpine’s Jack Doohan and Williams’ Carlos Sainz crashing out on the opening lap.