(CNN) -- It's been another difficult start to the season for Ferrari, but Formula One's most successful team is showing signs that it may yet be competitive this year. While Lewis Hamilton continued Mercedes' dominant form by topping the second practice session in Shanghai on Friday, Fernando Alonso followed up his leading time from the morning run by being second fastest in the afternoon. Watching was Ferrari's new team principal Marco Mattiacci, who has been tasked with restoring the "Prancing Horse" to winning ways. On his first visit to the F1 paddock ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, the Italian emphasized his "humility" and the steady progress he hopes to make.
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Fernando Alonso posts second fastest time in Shanghai practice
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New Ferrari team boss Marco Mattiacci wants to make the most of team's "talents"
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Leading team Mercedes first and third fastest in another strong session
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Defending champion Red Bull improves to take fourth and fifth
"I am an extremely humble person who will listen, and will fight 150% to be a facilitator, to utilize the best talent in @placeholder," Mattiaci said.