Di Resta clocked 1:36.966s in the FP2 for his fastest lap while Nico managed a 1:37.191s timing.
Seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher set the fastest time of the day for Mercedes when he clocked 1:35.973s, just ahaed of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, who was just 0.172 seconds behind the legendary German.
Force India's reserve driver Jules Bianchi took part in his first practice session in the morning. He managed P14 with a timing of 1:40.328s.
The lone Indian driver in the fray, Narain Karthikeyan of Hispania was second last in FP1 with a timing of 1:47.204s. Even though he improved his timing in the afternoon session, Karthikeyan (1:41.125s) had to be content with the last position.
