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2011 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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1st Friday Practice

Canadian Formula One Grand Prix - 1st Friday Practice

(06/10/2011)

9:54

Welcome to our coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The first Friday practice session starts in around 5 minutes

Friday June 10, 2011 9:54

9:56

Air temperature is at 17 degrees while track temperature is at 27 degrees

Friday June 10, 2011 9:56

9:59

The weekend is expected to be affected by rain with storms predicted for Saturday and showers for Sunday

Friday June 10, 2011 9:59

10:00

It is fine and sunny today!

Friday June 10, 2011 10:00

10:01

The session gets underway and drivers get out on their installation laps

Friday June 10, 2011 10:01

10:01

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

Hi ED - Hello

Friday June 10, 2011 10:01 Harry

10:04

Hamilton is on his installation lap and is waving to the crowds

Friday June 10, 2011 10:04

10:05

No timed laps yet

Friday June 10, 2011 10:05

10:07

Trulli goes back out, possibly for a timed run

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07

10:07

clubforce:

Some Montreal Force Facts for you: the back straight is over 1km and the drivers are on full throttle for 14 seconds! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 clubforce

10:07

MyTeamLotus:

We're under way for FP1 in Montreal. What are your predictions? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 MyTeamLotus

10:07

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome running through the settings, matty straps timo in #F1 http://t.co/6BMekEf http://t.co/Hv9m1dk [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 MarussiaVirgin

10:07

OfficialMGP:

#F1 FP1 is on in Canada! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 OfficialMGP

10:07

clubforce:

Paul joins him. Both on soft (prime) tyres. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 clubforce

10:07

TheFifthDriver:

Both our drivers are strapped into their cars and ready to complete their install laps. http://mclaren.com/formula1 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 TheFifthDriver

10:07

MyTeamLotus:

Tom is in the garage now first his first ever live F1 session. Follow his feed today @sparkteamlotus [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 MyTeamLotus

10:07

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Install lap for Nico [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 OfficialMGP

10:07

MikeGascoyne:

Both cars completed first installation laps, now going for another to get aero data on new Canada wing package [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 MikeGascoyne

10:07

TheFifthDriver:

So, we'll kick off #socialfriday - send your thoughts, questions and opinions @thefifthdriver - we'll discuss it all LIVE! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 TheFifthDriver

10:07

InsideFerrari:

He just left the garage with the rear wing full of yellow paint. AS usual on Fridays we do some aero checks with new solutions [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 InsideFerrari

10:07

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno reports back that all is well after his installation lap [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 MyTeamLotus

10:07

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld and @vitalypetrov10 gettin ready to go out for FP1. Nick in chassis R31-04, vitaly in R31-05 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 OfficialLRGP

10:07

InsideFerrari:

The crew is still working on the front left corner of Felipe's car but it will be ready in few minutes [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 InsideFerrari

10:07

InsideFerrari:

Fernando came back in the garage few seconds after Felipe left it [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 InsideFerrari

10:07

OfficialLRGP:

VP, the rocket himself out for install lap [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 OfficialLRGP

10:07

OfficialLRGP:

Quick Nick is out on installation lap [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 OfficialLRGP

10:07

InsideFerrari:

Today Pirelli gave all the teams two sets of experimental tyres, both of Medium compound [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 InsideFerrari

10:07

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both Michael and Nico are back in the pits after their install laps [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 OfficialMGP

10:07

clubforce:

Nico heads out for his install lap. Flow viz paint on the car. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 clubforce

10:07

MarussiaVirgin:

@vickyhirst but we don't call him that ;-) [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 MarussiaVirgin

10:07

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Conditions are nice in Montreal right now, few clouds but sun is out… [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 OfficialMGP

10:07

realTimoGlock:

3 mins to go http://t.co/28bsTps [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 realTimoGlock

10:07

TheFifthDriver:

McLaren_Lew_F1 asks: How many race suits/boots/helmets do the drivers go through in a season? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 TheFifthDriver

10:07

clubforce:

Each lap of Montreal involves 57 gear shifts! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 clubforce

10:07

MyTeamLotus:

So, the Montreal circuit is a pretty unique. This morning the circuit will be dirty so we're working more on sensor and aero readings [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 MyTeamLotus

10:07

TheFifthDriver:

We're with you LIVE from the Pitwall - follow our data, radio chat and all the action here: http://t.co/nafeu8n #f1 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:07 TheFifthDriver

10:08

Kovalainen on the track as well

Friday June 10, 2011 10:08

10:08

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

:( ED - Why ?

Friday June 10, 2011 10:08 Harry

10:09

Trulli pits without setting a time

Friday June 10, 2011 10:09

10:10

Kovalainen also pits without setting a time

Friday June 10, 2011 10:10

10:12

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

i am waiting for ferrari and red bull to set timed laps, and where the medium tyres suit the ferrari or the red bull better ED - The medium tyre is experimental and only for today. For this race Pirelli are bringing the soft and super softs

Friday June 10, 2011 10:12 Harry

10:13

All drivers have completed their installation laps except for Alguersuari

Friday June 10, 2011 10:13

10:13

Hamilton is back on the track

Friday June 10, 2011 10:13

10:14

Hamilton pits without setting a time

Friday June 10, 2011 10:14

10:14

15 minutes into the session and there are no timed laps yet

Friday June 10, 2011 10:14

10:16

Barrichello and Rosberg on the track now

Friday June 10, 2011 10:16

10:17

Rosberg on a timed lap

Friday June 10, 2011 10:17

10:18

But pits at the end of his second lap.

Friday June 10, 2011 10:18

10:18

Toro Rosso test driver Ricciardo is on the track

Friday June 10, 2011 10:18

10:19

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

thanks for the update ED ED - No worries

Friday June 10, 2011 10:19 Harry

10:21

Ricciardo sets a 1:26.560

Friday June 10, 2011 10:21

10:21

More cars on the track now

Friday June 10, 2011 10:21

10:22

OfficialLRGP:

The Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve is quite a harsh one for the engine-accelerating out of slow corners and along straights [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 OfficialLRGP

10:22

InsideFerrari:

First proper run for Fernando has just begun. He has the new Medium compound fitted on his car. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 InsideFerrari

10:22

InsideFerrari:

@amarms I think you misunderstood what was said during yesterday's FOTA Fans Forum or it was not reported correctly.... [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 InsideFerrari

10:22

MarussiaVirgin:

I think I need some practice at this! http://t.co/nLOV23m [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MarussiaVirgin

10:22

MyTeamLotus:

oh no! Jarno hit a bird on his installation lap

[via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MyTeamLotus

10:22

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @agalbaby asks: so for the upgrades to work, they should produce same figures as the simulator or better right? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 TheFifthDriver

10:22

MyTeamLotus:

Ok it's not real with no times set, but we could get used to that screen!

[via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MyTeamLotus

10:22

MarussiaVirgin:

@willbuxton will you being doing that on air then? :-) [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MarussiaVirgin

10:22

WilliamsF1Team:

....Testing new bits on the new floor. Its going to be a busy day [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 WilliamsF1Team

10:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is back in the pits after another 2 lap-run. Still no timed-lap [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 OfficialMGP

10:22

MarussiaVirgin:

@MVRpitwall how long do you think the track will take to clean up? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MarussiaVirgin

10:22

clubforce:

My mistake, both Paul and Nico did their installs on the test medium compound that Pirelli has brought here. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 clubforce

10:22

realTimoGlock:

Made a 360 pic of the garage with my phone. Take a look at @axelthielmann [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 realTimoGlock

10:22

karunchandhok:

@charlanderson just out of curiosity, gary anderson as in the F1 tech legend gary anderson ?? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 karunchandhok

10:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is now on track [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 OfficialMGP

10:22

clubforce:

All good after install laps. Both drivers have jumped out their cars for the moment. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 clubforce

10:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 As usual, the team check all systems are working on the car, we go through radio checks etc… [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 OfficialMGP

10:22

TheFifthDriver:

One of our biggest supporters, @McLaren_Lew_F1, asks: How loud is an F1 car for the driver inside? Interesting question... [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 TheFifthDriver

10:22

MarussiaVirgin:

RT “@axelthielmann: First try of a 360 degree Photo in the @MarussiaVirgin garage http://t.co/H7kK8dE” thanks for the app tip Axel! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MarussiaVirgin

10:22

MyTeamLotus:

Now taking the elements out of Jarno's front wing to check for bird damage... [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MyTeamLotus

10:22

OfficialLRGP:

High vis paint used on both cars [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 OfficialLRGP

10:22

TheFifthDriver:

Jenson said last week that you can definitely hear the engine, even with helmet and earplug. Without earplugs, you'd go deaf, he said...! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 TheFifthDriver

10:22

TheFifthDriver:

And @Kenevil_F1 asks: Has the team ever broken all the sets of front wings available over the weekend? Hahaha! NO! :) [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 TheFifthDriver

10:22

InsideFerrari:

Today's programme include comparison of different rear wings configuration, checks on brake cooling and the usual tyre comparison. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 InsideFerrari

10:22

clubforce:

Weather is warming up nicely. Air temp 17 degrees and 29 on the track. It is quite windy though. Rain not likely today. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 clubforce

10:22

InsideFerrari:

After twenty minutes no one has a timed lap [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 InsideFerrari

10:22

MyTeamLotus:

Tom our mr spark..he loves it..we love having him here with us..from fans for our fans. @sparkteamlotus

[via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 MyTeamLotus

10:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is back on track again [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 OfficialMGP

10:22

WilliamsF1Team:

P1 underway. RB testing new front & rear wings & pirelli's new medium compound tyre for Valencia, PM running old wings for comparison & ... [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 WilliamsF1Team

10:23

Alonso goes quickest with a 1:22.158 as Ricciardo improves with a 1:23.986

Friday June 10, 2011 10:23

10:24

Alonso improves with a 1:19.981. Schumacher now in second with a 1:22.298

Friday June 10, 2011 10:24

10:25

Schumacher improves with a 1:20.377

Friday June 10, 2011 10:25

10:28

Schumacher was quickest in S1 and S2 but made a mistake in S3, remains in second

Friday June 10, 2011 10:28

10:29

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

what are the bulls doing? ED - Both Webber and Vettel are in the pits. No times yet

Friday June 10, 2011 10:29 Harry

10:30

Hamilton on a timed lap as Schumacher goes quickest with a 1:18.821

Friday June 10, 2011 10:30

10:31

Hamilton moves into 3rd with a 1:20.357

Friday June 10, 2011 10:31

10:32

Hamilton improves into second with a 1:18.914

Friday June 10, 2011 10:32

10:33

Alguersuari in 3rd with a 1:19.877

Friday June 10, 2011 10:33

10:35

Hamilton goes quickest with a 1:18.395

Friday June 10, 2011 10:35

10:35

Webber on the track

Friday June 10, 2011 10:35

10:36

MarussiaVirgin:

This is where @MVRpitwall is tweeting from, Graeme our sporting director is taking his first twitter steps http://t.co/F9jsJ2h [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MarussiaVirgin

10:36

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is back in the pits, Nico on track now [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 OfficialMGP

10:36

MyTeamLotus:

New wing going on Jarno's car post-bird

[via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MyTeamLotus

10:36

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is ready to go out. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 InsideFerrari

10:36

clubforce:

Paul and Nico head out on track. Still on the mediums. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 clubforce

10:36

MikeGascoyne:

We've decided that jarno's picture is actually one of the Goblins from Noddy [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MikeGascoyne

10:36

MikeGascoyne:

The drawing above Nico Rosberg's garage seems to be of George Michael during his Wham days [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MikeGascoyne

10:36

MarussiaVirgin:

cool! Was that just a crop? “@manicman89_GP: @MarussiaVirgin There you go a little tidier from what you posted http://t.co/VRWas27” [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MarussiaVirgin

10:36

TheFifthDriver:

The speedometer data will also answer all those asking for the maximum speed at this circuit! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 TheFifthDriver

10:36

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.20.377 for Michael just now [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 OfficialMGP

10:36

MikeGascoyne:

Much amusement on the pit wall about the drawings above each garage of the drivers which seem to bear no resembelance to the actual drivers [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MikeGascoyne

10:36

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is coming in. This was another double installation lap. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 InsideFerrari

10:36

MarussiaVirgin:

@MarkDEvans both cars are running our original spec diffusers [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MarussiaVirgin

10:36

InsideFerrari:

He just left the garage, on Medium compound [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 InsideFerrari

10:36

OfficialLRGP:

This track is more demanding on brakes than anywhere else on the calendar [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 OfficialLRGP

10:36

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Grip is quite inconsistent on track right now – every lap will get better and better, with more and more rubber on track. 55min to go. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 OfficialMGP

10:36

MyTeamLotus:

Here you go. This is what @mikegascoyne is talking about

[via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MyTeamLotus

10:36

realTimoGlock:

More traffic on Track so it's time to go out for an aero run [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 realTimoGlock

10:36

realTimoGlock:

Timos out on track! Good Morning again from my side. I'm @axelthielmann Timos physio and on twitter today [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 realTimoGlock

10:36

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael fastest lap is now 1.18.821. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 OfficialMGP

10:36

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki reports that the circuit is very dusty. Front wing change to his car now, then another test for an aero map on his next run [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MyTeamLotus

10:36

MarussiaVirgin:

Local tv are being advised by @TweetMeF1Stuff where to film @robertwickens http://t.co/G8Ii4iw http://t.co/hh8t5hE [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MarussiaVirgin

10:36

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @j0yc3y asks: who's lewis/jenson closest to in the team? You'd probably say their trainers and their race engineers! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 TheFifthDriver

10:36

InsideFerrari:

His best time so far is 1.19.981 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 InsideFerrari

10:36

TheFifthDriver:

From watching these early laps, it's clear that the track is still pretty gripless - or 'green' as we call it in #F1. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 TheFifthDriver

10:36

clubforce:

Don't forget that this is Paul's first taste of Montreal. So he's having to learn the track. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 clubforce

10:36

TheFifthDriver:

We're getting a huge range of #socialfriday questions! RachEdwardsF1 asks: How many sugars does Mr Whitmarsh take in his tea?!? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 TheFifthDriver

10:36

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld bk in the R31, from the left as per usual [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 OfficialLRGP

10:36

realTimoGlock:

Waiting for more cars to go out [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 realTimoGlock

10:36

MyTeamLotus:

As close as it gets..garage..pitlane..noise..smell..practice 1 on the go..

[via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:36 MyTeamLotus

10:37

Webber into 5th with a 1:20.722

Friday June 10, 2011 10:37

10:39

Maldonado moves into 4th with a 1:19.770

Friday June 10, 2011 10:39

10:42

Webber and Alonso on quick laps

Friday June 10, 2011 10:42

10:43

Massa moves into 4th with a 1:19.004

Friday June 10, 2011 10:43

10:43

Alonso goes quickest with a 1:18.326

Friday June 10, 2011 10:43

10:44

Now Massa goes quickest, Rosberg in second and Webber in 3rd

Friday June 10, 2011 10:44

10:45

Halfway into the session and the top 10 are: Massa, Rosberg, Webber, Alonso, Hamilton, Ricciardo, Schumacher, Button, Alguersuari and Hulkenberg

Friday June 10, 2011 10:45

10:45

Vettel is getting ready to go out for his first run

Friday June 10, 2011 10:45

10:47

Massa improves again with a 1:17.431

Friday June 10, 2011 10:47

10:48

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

what updates do ferrari have on their cars for this weekend ED - A fair bit of updates, don't have exact details though

Friday June 10, 2011 10:48 Harry

10:48

Button moves into 4th with a 1:18.266

Friday June 10, 2011 10:48

10:49

OfficialLRGP:

Driving here throws up the situation of how soft to run the car's suspension...riding curbs well vs quick direction change at chicanes [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 OfficialLRGP

10:49

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.19.642 for Nico [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 OfficialMGP

10:49

InsideFerrari:

Fernando left the garage for his second run, same set of tyres [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 InsideFerrari

10:49

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is running now as well. He has Soft tyres [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 InsideFerrari

10:49

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday: @OptimusLeo808 asks: who is the current employee with most years working at Mclaren? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 TheFifthDriver

10:49

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is coming back in the garage. He improved his lap time up to 1.18.326. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 InsideFerrari

10:49

TheFifthDriver:

Lewis's fastest time was a 1m18.395s - currently fastest overall. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 TheFifthDriver

10:49

realTimoGlock:

Timos friend Karsten 'Schwinni' is following the Action on track via his iPhone app http://t.co/lN2d94M [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 realTimoGlock

10:49

clubforce:

Both cars are fitted with the new medium downforce spec bodywork. So we're assessing that this morning. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 clubforce

10:49

realTimoGlock:

Almost Timos view on his new highspeed frontwing http://t.co/RaCdsiO [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 realTimoGlock

10:49

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is still running and he is currently quickest in 1.17.431. The level of grip offered by track is constantly improving. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 InsideFerrari

10:49

OfficialLRGP:

Both drivers back out for final hour of FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 OfficialLRGP

10:49

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is back in the pits now. Nico currently P2 1.18.104, Michael P8 1.18.821. 42min to go. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 OfficialMGP

10:49

MyTeamLotus:

One more lap for Heikki on this run [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 MyTeamLotus

10:49

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld clocking in with a 1.19.015 on softs, pas mal, pas mal [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 OfficialLRGP

10:49

TheFifthDriver:

So @GregMagnies asks: In which gear are drivers driving through the start/finish chicane? Let's fire up some telemetry and find out..! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 TheFifthDriver

10:49

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.18.104 for Nico, P1 at the moment [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 OfficialMGP

10:49

MyTeamLotus:

Check us out. Remember the stretch pics yesterday..here are the exercises in writing on our garage walls

[via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 MyTeamLotus

10:49

OfficialLRGP:

@vitalypetrov10 box, box [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 10:49 OfficialLRGP

10:50

Vettel moves into 15th on his first timed lap

Friday June 10, 2011 10:50

10:51

Petrov is the only driver yet to set a time

Friday June 10, 2011 10:51

10:54

Vettel is up into 11th with a 1:18.852. Looks like he is on a long run with a lot of fuel

Friday June 10, 2011 10:54

10:55

Vettel crashes!

Friday June 10, 2011 10:55

10:57

Vettel is ok. He crashes at the wall of champions!

Friday June 10, 2011 10:57

10:57

Session stopped

Friday June 10, 2011 10:57

10:59

Vettel's car is cleared

Friday June 10, 2011 10:59

10:59

Session starting in 2 minutes. 30 minutes remain

Friday June 10, 2011 10:59

11:01

Session resumes

Friday June 10, 2011 11:01

11:03

The top 10 at this stage are: Massa, Rosberg, Webber, Button, Alonso, Hamilton, Schumacher, Ricciardo, Alguersuari and Barrichello

Friday June 10, 2011 11:03

11:04

OfficialLRGP:

@vitalypetrov10 out for some timed laps after sorting out radio system [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialLRGP

11:04

TheFifthDriver:

We have Martin's official answer to the hottest topic of the day: "0 sugars in tea, 1 in my coffee." Never say we don't treat you guys well! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 TheFifthDriver

11:04

OfficialLRGP:

Great to see the stands so busy on a Friday. 'Living and breathing F1' this place, and plenty of Russians here to see the Vyborg rocket too! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialLRGP

11:04

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno also reports back that circuit grip is low. He's had a couple of moments with rears locking, but grip with improve with more running [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MyTeamLotus

11:04

MarussiaVirgin:

Just went down to the braking zone for turn 13. F1 cars look amazing there, and you can smell the brakes being applied! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MarussiaVirgin

11:04

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Green flag, 28m to go [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialMGP

11:04

TheFifthDriver:

A #socialfriday question for the #f1 historians: Why do McLaren designate their chassis MP4-xx? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 TheFifthDriver

11:04

MikeGascoyne:

Shunt for Vettel at the last corner and red flag [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MikeGascoyne

11:04

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld bk on trackn @vitalypetrov10 v shortly... [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialLRGP

11:04

TheFifthDriver:

It stands for McLaren & Project 4 - Ron Dennis's old team - and the chassis number. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 TheFifthDriver

11:04

realTimoGlock:

Getting closer to Timos view! http://t.co/l7JKpiZ [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 realTimoGlock

11:04

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Slippery surface flag waved by marshals. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialMGP

11:04

clubforce:

Paul remains on hard for his third run. More aero work being done. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 clubforce

11:04

InsideFerrari:

Fernando had left the garage but at the same time Vettel crashed heavily at the exit of the last chicane. Red flag! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 InsideFerrari

11:04

MyTeamLotus:

Circuit is still dirty and low grip, Heikki says it's making the car nervous on the brakes and on corner entry at the moment [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MyTeamLotus

11:04

realTimoGlock:

Red Flag. Vettel in the Wall of champions [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 realTimoGlock

11:04

MyTeamLotus:

RT @MikeGascoyne: Shunt for Vettel at the last corner and red flag [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MyTeamLotus

11:04

MarussiaVirgin:

@yenpox you are too kind :-) [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MarussiaVirgin

11:04

MikeGascoyne:

Drivers saying track very low grip and dirty. Normal for the first day at Montreal [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MikeGascoyne

11:04

OfficialLRGP:

Both guys back in garage and keeping tyres warm after Vettel's red flag.. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialLRGP

11:04

MarussiaVirgin:

@engyles thanks. Anything in particular? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MarussiaVirgin

11:04

MarussiaVirgin:

T&J both come in after the wall of champions earns its name once again http://t.co/RxmaMdn http://t.co/ZvjVC6h [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MarussiaVirgin

11:04

clubforce:

Green light! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 clubforce

11:04

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is back in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 InsideFerrari

11:04

InsideFerrari:

Both Felipe and Fernando left the garage more or less at the same time, both on Soft tyres [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 InsideFerrari

11:04

clubforce:

Paul's run interrupted by a red flag as Vettel visits the wall of champions! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 clubforce

11:04

InsideFerrari:

Green light again [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 InsideFerrari

11:04

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is back on track [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialMGP

11:04

MikeGascoyne:

Session restarting at 11.01 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 MikeGascoyne

11:04

OfficialMGP:

#f1 RED FLAG. VET crashed intro the wall of champions. He's fine. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:04 OfficialMGP

11:05

Heidfeld now up into 4th with a 1:18.172

Friday June 10, 2011 11:05

11:06

Massa very nearly hits the barriers!

Friday June 10, 2011 11:06

11:07

Alonso goes quickest with a 1:17.102

Friday June 10, 2011 11:07

11:07

Plenty of drivers going off struggling with grip

Friday June 10, 2011 11:07

11:09

Looks like Ferrari are very strong at this track!

Friday June 10, 2011 11:09

11:10

Massa goes quickest only for Alonso to go better. Alonso set a 1:16.139 while Massa set a 1:16.926

Friday June 10, 2011 11:10

11:11

Rosberg is 3rd ahead of Button and Barrichello

Friday June 10, 2011 11:11

11:12

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Friday June 10, 2011 11:12

11:13

Button now in 3rd with a 1:16.961

Friday June 10, 2011 11:13

11:15

With 15 minutes remaining, the top 10 are: Alonso, Massa, Button, Rosberg, Barrichello, Heidfeld, Webber, Hamilton, Schumacher and Ricciardo

Friday June 10, 2011 11:15

11:17

Robserg on a flyer!

Friday June 10, 2011 11:17

11:18

He goes fastest with a 1:16.002

Friday June 10, 2011 11:18

11:18

Petrov is back on the track. He has yet to set a time

Friday June 10, 2011 11:18

11:20

Rosberg about to improve again

Friday June 10, 2011 11:20

11:21

Rosberg sets quickest time in S1 and S2 but loses a lot of time in S3. Doesn't improve

Friday June 10, 2011 11:21

11:22

InsideFerrari:

Fernando finished his run. He is currently quickest in 1.16.139. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 InsideFerrari

11:22

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki and Jarno happier with their second runs. Heikki able to get the braking more to his liking, Jarno happier with balance & tyres [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 MyTeamLotus

11:22

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo die to go out with a different rear wing configuration. Jerome back out on track already http://t.co/B4fcVAH [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 MarussiaVirgin

11:22

MyTeamLotus:

Tom's enjoying it.. RT @sparkteamlotus: http://bit.ly/lrhLvE I may never enjoy watching F1 from home ever again. What have I done to myself? [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 MyTeamLotus

11:22

OfficialLRGP:

Nick reports a little understeer after that run [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialLRGP

11:22

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno down into the 1m19s now, that puts him 16th [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 MyTeamLotus

11:22

realTimoGlock:

Timesheet at the moment http://t.co/p7ZEJKu [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 realTimoGlock

11:22

realTimoGlock:

Next on the plan is the new rear wing http://t.co/cY05dR4 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 realTimoGlock

11:22

clubforce:

Final run coming up for Paul and Adrian. New primes for both of them and longish runs planned. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 clubforce

11:22

MarussiaVirgin:

@bendich I guess that would be better but we'll leave that to the pros! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 MarussiaVirgin

11:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.16.002 for Nico just now. P1 at the moment. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialMGP

11:22

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld gets in a 1.17.744secs lap before coming in for pit stop [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialLRGP

11:22

OfficialLRGP:

The moment has come, VP is ready and...out! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialLRGP

11:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both guys back in the pits [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialMGP

11:22

InsideFerrari:

He is currently 3rd in 1.16.926 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 InsideFerrari

11:22

realTimoGlock:

Not so easy to change the rear wing compare to the last year because of the hydraulic lines for the moveable flap http://t.co/OAs1NT9 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 realTimoGlock

11:22

MarussiaVirgin:

@MVRpitwall thanks. It's been looking like a useful session so far [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 MarussiaVirgin

11:22

OfficialLRGP:

Vitaly's first lap bk out is a 1.21.417secs [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialLRGP

11:22

WilliamsF1Team:

New desktops wallpapers - you choose! like you favourites and we'll make them available for Team Players to download! http://on.fb.me/j0QevX [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 WilliamsF1Team

11:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 And Nico is back out again! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialMGP

11:22

MyTeamLotus:

And Jarno improves to a 1m19.2 this time round. Both cars heading back to the pits now [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 MyTeamLotus

11:22

InsideFerrari:

And now is Felipe who is back in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 InsideFerrari

11:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.16.239 for Nico on soft tyres [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 OfficialMGP

11:22

[Comment From Torontoworker Torontoworker : ]

Does Vet's car look bad enough that he'll have to change to the back up for Q and Race? ED - No, they will fix it probably in time for the second session today. Also note that there are no spare cars any more in Formula 1

Friday June 10, 2011 11:22 Torontoworker

11:23

Robserg improves with a 1:15.591

Friday June 10, 2011 11:23

11:25

Schumacher moves into 3rd with a 1:16.574

Friday June 10, 2011 11:25

11:30

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

how badly is vettel's car damaged? ED - Not too bad, the front right is heavily damaged but that's about it. I think he'll be back out in second practice later today

Friday June 10, 2011 11:30 Harry

11:31

Button up into 4th with a 1:16.676 while Hamilton moves into 6th

Friday June 10, 2011 11:31

11:31

Session over! Awaiting final timed laps

Friday June 10, 2011 11:31

11:35

Top 10: Rosberg (1:15.591), Alonso (+0.548), Schumacher (+0.958), Massa, Button, Hamilton, Barrichello (+1.399), di Resta (+1.703), Heidfeld and Hulkneberg (+1.958)

Friday June 10, 2011 11:35

11:36

realTimoGlock:

Sessions about to end. Cars on their way back to the garage. http://t.co/EWk50qr [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 realTimoGlock

11:36

MikeGascoyne:

End of session, 29 laps from jarno and 30 from heikki. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MikeGascoyne

11:36

TheFifthDriver:

Canadian GP P1 times: 1) ROS, 2 ) ALO, 3) SCH, 4) MAS, 5) BUT, 6) HAM, 7) BAR, 8) DIR, 9) HEI, 10) HUL. #f1 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 TheFifthDriver

11:36

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is still finishing his last timed lap [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 InsideFerrari

11:36

MarussiaVirgin:

@rachelclarkef1 I suspect it's a VPN into the BBC... [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MarussiaVirgin

11:36

MarussiaVirgin:

@PieterJanScheir will do thanks [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MarussiaVirgin

11:36

OfficialLRGP:

Nick in P9 with 28 laps, Vitaly on P14 after 15 laps [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 OfficialLRGP

11:36

InsideFerrari:

He improved up to 1.16.658 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 InsideFerrari

11:36

OfficialLRGP:

Last timed lap of FP1 for both drivers [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 OfficialLRGP

11:36

clubforce:

Nico's final run complete. A good morning's work! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 clubforce

11:36

karunchandhok:

@TheFifthDriver yes he did ! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 karunchandhok

11:36

TheFifthDriver:

At the end of this morning's session, we're fifth (BUT 1m16.676s) and sixth (HAM 1m16.842s). Fastest time: ROS 1m15.591s #f1 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 TheFifthDriver

11:36

OfficialLRGP:

Nick currently nestling in P8 after a 1.17.445secs [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 OfficialLRGP

11:36

InsideFerrari:

Final run for Felipe as well [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 InsideFerrari

11:36

MarussiaVirgin:

@PieterJanScheir he did :-) [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MarussiaVirgin

11:36

karunchandhok:

@charlanderson ah yes, he told me about building the house in hinton. sounds like he's quite the handyman - maybe need to give him a call !! [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 karunchandhok

11:36

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.15.591 for Nico. Still P1 while Michael is P3 with 1.16.574 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 OfficialMGP

11:36

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @J_Lavado asks: what do the drivers eat during a weekend? Chicken/fish/rice - low carbs. Plenty of fluids/recovery drinks. [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 TheFifthDriver

11:36

InsideFerrari:

Session fnished for Fernando who is coming in [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 InsideFerrari

11:36

MyTeamLotus:

backed off in final sector though. last laps now [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MyTeamLotus

11:36

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki says he's looking for more confidence in braking and entry, but might come to us as circuit rubbers in [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MyTeamLotus

11:36

OfficialLRGP:

A 1.19.529secs for vitaly [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 OfficialLRGP

11:36

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno says he's reasonably happy with things after FP1. 29 laps for him and 30 for Heikki [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MyTeamLotus

11:36

MarussiaVirgin:

Back in at the end of the session for @thereal_JDA and @thereal_SJF is on hand with a drink. #F1 http://t.co/HMTKEGf http://t.co/KshuCFe [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MarussiaVirgin

11:36

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is back in the pits [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 OfficialMGP

11:36

TheFifthDriver:

Don't forget to rejoin us for P2 for more LIVE data, chat and answers to your questions at http://mclaren.com/formula1 [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 TheFifthDriver

11:36

MyTeamLotus:

FP1 times here normally not representative because track is so green. Important to concentrate on braking, traction and ride height [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:36 MyTeamLotus

11:39

[Comment From Harry Harry : ]

thanks ED see you in FP2 in a while... bye

Friday June 10, 2011 11:39 Harry

11:41

11th to 24th: Perez (+2.071), Webber, Alguersuari, Petrov, Ricciardo (+3.057), Vettel, Maldonado, Trulli, Kovalainen, Kobayashi (+3.986), d'Ambrosio, Liuzzi, Glock +4.929) and Karthikeyan (+5.248)

Friday June 10, 2011 11:41

11:43

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Friday June 10, 2011 11:43

11:49

Ricciardo completed the most number of laps with 35 then Rosberg with 32.
Least number of laps by Vettel with 8 then Petrov with 15 and Hamilton with 19

Friday June 10, 2011 11:49

11:52

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Thursday's best pictures from Montreal http://bit.ly/joqE0B [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:52 OfficialMGP

11:52

MyTeamLotus:

Drivers heading to debriefs now to plan for FP2. Mechanics preparing the cars for next session [via Twitter]

Friday June 10, 2011 11:52 MyTeamLotus

11:52