Hamilton sends statement of intent in Mexico practise

By Alan Baldwin MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton sent Mercedes team mate and Formula One title rival Nico Rosberg a clear statement of intent with the fastest lap in first practise for the Mexican Grand Prix on Friday. The triple world champion, 26 points behind overall leader Rosberg with three races remaining, lapped the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez with a best time of one minute 20.914 seconds. Rosberg, winner of nine races to Hamilton's seven this season, was seventh on the timesheets