Button's team-mate Rubens Barrichello scraped through into the second session but could manage only 14th place.

BBC: Hamilton edged out Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen by 0.102secs

Flintoff opted not to bowl at England's first preparation session for the penultimate Ashes Test on Wednesday, but that was to be expected as he continues to manage his injury.

BBC: Form merited England call - Trott