ANKARA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The first two practice rounds for Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday, was held in Istanbul Park on Friday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.

    Ferrari driver Flipe Massa headed the timesheets with a best lap of 1m 27.323s at the morning's first pactice.

    Two McLaren drivers: Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton took second and third places close behind Massa's Ferrari. Finnish driver Kovalainen proved full recovery from his accident in Spain with with a lap of 1m 27.456s while Hamilton's best lap was 1m 27.752s.

    In Friday afternoon's second practice in Istanbul Park, Kimi Raikkonen scored the best lap with 1m 27.543s for team Ferrari. Close behind Raikkonen was Hamilton with a lap of 1m 27.579s. Massa ranked third with 1m 27.682s.

    The third practice and the qualifying rounds for the Turkish Grand Prix will be held on Saturday.