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Max Verstappen made an impressive start to his Red Bull career in Friday practice at Barcelona - but was still beaten by Daniel Ricciardo in both sessions. Driving the RB12 car for the first time, Verstappens fastest time was within two tenths of Ricciardos best - a commendable effort in machinery that remains unfamiliar to the Dutch teenager despite intensive running in the Red Bull simulator since his sudden promotion a week ago.By contrast, Daniil Kvyat, who lost his seat to Verstappen at Red Bull, was over a second shy of Carlos Sainzs outstanding effort as the young Spaniard wrestled his Toro Rosso car to fifth - just ahead of Ricciardo. Im happy - for the first day I cant complain, said Verstappen. I am still learning a lot about the car of course, but its getting better and better all the time. We did a lot of work, a lot of laps and I think thats the most important thing for me at the moment.Its completely different, the seat position, the steering wheel position the switches, the procedures. But I think it was a very good day for me today. How the Red Bull swappers compared in Spanish GP Friday practice Driver Team Time to leader Position Carlos Sainz Toro Rosso +1.209 5th Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull +1.272 6th Max Verstappen Red Bull +1.453 8th Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso +2.453 15th Verstappen was also within a tenth of Ricciardo during Practice One, prompting team boss Christian Horner to enthuse: He has done remarkably well, his first flying lap in the car was very impressive.Hes settled in, but what I think it demonstrates as well is that the simulators are so good these days the guys turn up here pretty well prepared.In full: Christian Horner Q&AAccording to Horner, the Verstappen-Ricciardo partnership has the potential to become the best in F1.You can see he is pretty special, he came into Formula 1 last year and had a sensational first year and has carried that momentum into this year, the Red Bull boss added of his new charge. Vote: The best line-up in F1 Lewis and Nico? Max and Daniel? Fernando and Jenson? Or Seb and Kimi? Watching from trackside, Sky F1 analyst Martin Brundle added: For a teenager, his confidence is extraordinary. His first flying lap was immediately on the pace and he was right in there at the end of the session with Daniel Ricciardo. Its no surprise because thats how good he is.Daniel probably thought that he had Daniil Kvyat well covered and even if he is in the form of his life he will have one eye on this young tornado who has joined the team.Watch the Spanish GP live on Sky Sports F1. The race starts at 1pm on Sunday, with build-up underway at 11.30am. Or watch the race without a contract for £6.99 on NOW TV. Also See: Sainz stars in Barca practice Christian Horner Q&A Trey Supak Brewers Jersey . -- Most satisfying to Russ Smith about No. Jimmy Nelson Brewers Jersey . -- Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. https://www.cheapbrewers.com/1849y-cory-spangenberg-jersey-brewers.html . 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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans have had nearly two weeks since releasing veteran Perrish Cox to figure out who will start opposite cornerback Jason McCourty.Titans coach Mike Mularkey is taking his time to make that decision.Mularkey said Friday will wait until Sunday when the Titans (6-6) host Denver (8-4) before revealing his new starting left cornerback. Those under consideration include Brice McCain, whos been working in the slot as an extra defensive back and veteran Valentino Blake. Rookies LeShaun Sims and Kalan Reed, who could make his NFL debut Sunday, could be part of a rotation.Were still going to talk about that, Mularkey said. Weve got 48 hours to make that decision.Cox led the Titans with three interceptions before being released Nov. 28 , a day after the Titans beat Chicago 27-21 holding off a would-be comeback led by Matt Barkley. The Titans had their bye last week and have practiced four times since returning to work Monday.McCain is an eight-year veteran who has started 36 of his 112 career games in stops with Houston, Pittsburgh and Miami. He has started six games this season for Tennessee and also has two of his 11 career interceptions this season. Blake is in his fifth NFL season and also has been with Jacksonville and Pittsburgh. He has three career interceptions.TThe Titans have divided the practice work among the cornerbacks and also at the fifth defensive back spot.dddddddddddd Mularkey said Blake and McCains experience factors into the decision of who starts. One option could be starting McCain outside and then sliding him over to cover wide receiver in the slot in passing situations.Another game-time decision will be defensive lineman Jurrell Casey who missed his fourth practice Friday with a sprained left foot and is questionable. Casey has missed only one game in his six-year career, the 2013 season finale with a foot injury. He sprained his foot in the second half against Chicago, though the bye has given him nearly two weeks to heal.The Titans are holding out hope Casey can play, even if limited by the injury.Were fortunate to have the depth that we do, but if he can play, hes going to play. We may keep another defensive lineman up, if thats the case. Those are all things that are in the discussion all the way up to till 10:30 Sunday, Mularkey said.Game notes DL Angelo Blackson (illness) did not practice Friday but is expected to play.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL. ' ' '