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Live Update

2011 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1st Friday Practice 2nd Friday Practice Saturday Practice Qualifying

Discussion Thread

1st Friday Practice

Spanish Formula One Grand Prix - 1st Friday Practice

(05/20/2011)

10:57

NewsOnF1:

The first practice session from Barcelona starts in a few minutes. Air temperature is 19 degrees while track temperature is at 17 degrees

Friday May 20, 2011 10:57 NewsOnF1

11:02

NewsOnF1:

Session underway and the cars head out on their installation laps

Friday May 20, 2011 11:02 NewsOnF1

11:05

NewsOnF1:

Only Williams' Maldonado yet to go out onto the track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:05 NewsOnF1

11:07

NewsOnF1:

Most (if not all) the teams are bringing major updates to this race. It will be interesting to see which teams will improve relative to the others

Friday May 20, 2011 11:07 NewsOnF1

11:07

NewsOnF1:

Maldonado on the track now as Massa is on a timed lap

Friday May 20, 2011 11:07 NewsOnF1

11:08

TheFifthDriver:

Here are @lewishamilton's mechanics working on his car ahead of P1 this morning. #f1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 TheFifthDriver

11:08

InsideFerrari:

Good morning from the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro garage at the Circuit de Catalunya, in Montmelò. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 InsideFerrari

11:08

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is boxing at the end of this lap [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 OfficialMGP

11:08

TheFifthDriver:

We're coming to you live from a cavernous garage here in Barcelona! #f1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 TheFifthDriver

11:08

MikeGascoyne:

Both cars doing double installation laps to get some aero data on the new diffuser [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 MikeGascoyne

11:08

InsideFerrari:

There is a quite busy technical programme for this session, as usual on Friday morning. There are several solutions to be tested. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 InsideFerrari

11:08

InsideFerrari:

FP1 has just started, both Felipe and Fernando are inside the cockpit of their cars. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 InsideFerrari

11:08

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both drivers came back for a front wing change and now back out again [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 OfficialMGP

11:08

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor heads out on track

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 WilliamsF1Team

11:08

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens out testing new rear wing

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 WilliamsF1Team

11:08

InsideFerrari:

Both drivers have left the garage for the installation laps [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 InsideFerrari

11:08

WilliamsF1Team:

The boys ready on the pitwall

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 WilliamsF1Team

11:08

MyTeamLotus:

And Jarno is off as Heikki comes in from his installation lap... http://t.co/jdBpWPT [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 MyTeamLotus

11:08

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens getting ready to jump in

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 WilliamsF1Team

11:08

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki's back in the garage and talking to Race Engineer Juan over the radio... http://t.co/CWOM4j6 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 MyTeamLotus

11:08

clubforce:

As usual install laps and radio checks kick off the day in BCN. In terms of tyres we will stay on the hards for the entire morning. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 clubforce

11:08

OfficialMGP:

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

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 OfficialMGP

11:08

OfficialMGP:

#F1 And back out again! [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 OfficialMGP

11:08

MyTeamLotus:

We're the first car out on track again as @H_Kovalainen leads the way... http://t.co/TA3o8aW [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 MyTeamLotus

11:08

NewsOnF1:

Massa sets a 1:47.387. That isn't a competitive time

Friday May 20, 2011 11:08 NewsOnF1

11:09

NewsOnF1:

Michael Schumacher is on a timed lap

Friday May 20, 2011 11:09 NewsOnF1

11:10

NewsOnF1:

A 1:33.513 for Michael Schumacher. Rosberg on the track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:10 NewsOnF1

11:12

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher looked set to improve but he went into the pits

Friday May 20, 2011 11:12 NewsOnF1

11:12

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg set a 1:40.962

Friday May 20, 2011 11:12 NewsOnF1

11:13

NewsOnF1:

Sauber's Sergio Perez is on the track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:13 NewsOnF1

11:16

NewsOnF1:

For reference, the quickest time from pre-season testing at this track was a 1:21.249 by Michael Schumacher

Friday May 20, 2011 11:16 NewsOnF1

11:17

NewsOnF1:

Perez goes quickest with a 1:30.589

Friday May 20, 2011 11:17 NewsOnF1

11:18

NewsOnF1:

Kobayashi goes quicker but Perez improves again with a 1:29.577

Friday May 20, 2011 11:18 NewsOnF1

11:18

NewsOnF1:

Kobayashi goes quickest again with a 1:28.843

Friday May 20, 2011 11:18 NewsOnF1

11:19

NewsOnF1:

And Perez betters that again with a 1:28.112

Friday May 20, 2011 11:19 NewsOnF1

11:20

OfficialMGP:

@madnizz RFA is Rear Flap Adjustment... Our name for the DRS! [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 OfficialMGP

11:20

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens & Pastor testing our new and old rear wings to compare performance, front wings that we ran in Turkey on as well [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 WilliamsF1Team

11:20

OfficialMGP:

@lisaellelarouge #F1 Sorry! thanks for the support! [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 OfficialMGP

11:20

MyTeamLotus:

Check out @mikegascoyne on @5LiveF1 now! [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 MyTeamLotus

11:20

WilliamsF1Team:

Lots of action in the garage

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 WilliamsF1Team

11:20

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both Michael and Nico back in the pits [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 OfficialMGP

11:20

OfficialMGP:

#F1 The guys rolling the car back in the garage.

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 OfficialMGP

11:20

MyTeamLotus:

@mikegascoyne talking about the upgrades we have here and our opportunities and challenges in Monaco... @5LiveF1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 MyTeamLotus

11:20

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is already back in the garage, while Felipe is coming in, having completed one timed lap, even though he was doing constant speeds [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 InsideFerrari

11:20

MarussiaVirgin:

Both installation laps complete and normal procedures, hot brake bleed etc being followed. http://t.co/hS7Qp5o [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 MarussiaVirgin

11:20

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo is running the new diffuser and exhausts, slightly modified since turkey, jerome is using the previous version to compare performance [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 MarussiaVirgin

11:20

OfficialLRGP:

Brake bleeding for Vitaly's car. Time to loosen those nipples [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 OfficialLRGP

11:20

OfficialLRGP:

Nick out too, mechanical tweakery and more polishing action for the wagons [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 OfficialLRGP

11:20

MyTeamLotus:

Don't forget to follow @sparkteamlotus to get the latest insider info - this weekend we have David on the decks, welcome! [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:20 MyTeamLotus

11:21

NewsOnF1:

Perez improves again with a 1:27.512

Friday May 20, 2011 11:21 NewsOnF1

11:21

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton set a time of 1:31.676

Friday May 20, 2011 11:21 NewsOnF1

11:22

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton goes up into second with a 1:27.948

Friday May 20, 2011 11:22 NewsOnF1

11:28

NewsOnF1:

So far 9 drivers have set lap times with Perez quickest ahead of Hamilton, Kobayashi, Karthikeyan, Schumacher, Rosberg, Massa, Alonso and Glock

Friday May 20, 2011 11:28 NewsOnF1

11:28

NewsOnF1:

Button sets a 1:29.318 moving into 4th

Friday May 20, 2011 11:28 NewsOnF1

11:30

NewsOnF1:

Button now up into second with a 1:27.516

Friday May 20, 2011 11:30 NewsOnF1

11:31

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo in now. These runs are mainly about collecting aero data http://t.co/fioYjTe http://t.co/l6tbXIm http://t.co/cMGlFEK [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 MarussiaVirgin

11:31

MyTeamLotus:

And Jarno's back on track... Car looks stunning in the Spanish sunshine @sschaumloeffel http://t.co/3pnql3L [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 MyTeamLotus

11:31

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael back in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialMGP

11:31

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is out on track at the moment [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialMGP

11:31

OfficialLRGP:

Both front and rear right then front and rear right bled at same time. Better return for each pump [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialLRGP

11:31

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor just getting back in the car as Sir Frank arrives in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 WilliamsF1Team

11:31

MarussiaVirgin:

Just needs wheels and a driver... http://t.co/ZXlU7Hi http://t.co/2h979vR [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 MarussiaVirgin

11:31

MikeGascoyne:

@caterhamcars Thanks for the support [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 MikeGascoyne

11:31

OfficialLRGP:

Nick's hair perhaps does require extra conditioner today. Static energy reclamation system under development? [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialLRGP

11:31

OfficialLRGP:

@F1Ellen chocolate croissants and chocolate filled donuts [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialLRGP

11:31

OfficialMGP:

#F1 And now Nico back in the garage as well [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialMGP

11:31

MikeGascoyne:

Just giving the car a good check over in the garage with the new parts, all looking okay. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 MikeGascoyne

11:31

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is on track on the hard tyres right now [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialMGP

11:31

clubforce:

Now it's time for some baseline runs for both Adrian and Nico. Just short runs to get an initial feel for the cars and the set-up. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 clubforce

11:31

MyTeamLotus:

@caterhamcars Thanks guys!!! [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 MyTeamLotus

11:31

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo out again. Jerome still discussing with Hutch his engineer [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 MarussiaVirgin

11:31

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is going out again now for another run aimed to collect aerodynamic data [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 InsideFerrari

11:31

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is out of the garage for his first run [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 InsideFerrari

11:31

OfficialLRGP:

Right side first even. And then a step to the left [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 OfficialLRGP

11:31

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is back in the garage. Everything looks ok so far. Obviously the grip level is very low: track is very slippery. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:31 InsideFerrari

11:32

NewsOnF1:

Webber now on the track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:32 NewsOnF1

11:33

NewsOnF1:

Webber quickest straight away with a 1:27.075

Friday May 20, 2011 11:33 NewsOnF1

11:34

NewsOnF1:

Now Webber sets a 1:25.473!

Friday May 20, 2011 11:34 NewsOnF1

11:35

NewsOnF1:

Vettel now on track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:35 NewsOnF1

11:36

NewsOnF1:

Button improves, now in second with a 1:27.138

Friday May 20, 2011 11:36 NewsOnF1

11:38

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher into 4th with a 1:27.921

Friday May 20, 2011 11:38 NewsOnF1

11:38

NewsOnF1:

Webber improves yet again with a 1:25.142

Friday May 20, 2011 11:38 NewsOnF1

11:39

NewsOnF1:

Vettel into 8th on his first flyer

Friday May 20, 2011 11:39 NewsOnF1

11:40

NewsOnF1:

Vettel now moves into second with a 1:26.600

Friday May 20, 2011 11:40 NewsOnF1

11:42

NewsOnF1:

Alonso moves into 4th with a 1:27.398

Friday May 20, 2011 11:42 NewsOnF1

11:44

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael improved to 1.27.597 and is coming back in the pits in this lap [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialMGP

11:44

OfficialLRGP:

@ARosaUpala It's not unusual... [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialLRGP

11:44

TheFifthDriver:

Here's Lewis's mechanics around his car. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 TheFifthDriver

11:44

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Wind is increasing as reported by Mark Slade, Michael's race engineer [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialMGP

11:44

MyTeamLotus:

Bit closer? Ok... Here's Heikki getting ready to head out... http://t.co/FskLau3 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 MyTeamLotus

11:44

MarussiaVirgin:

No rush for timo http://t.co/tqWmdWA http://t.co/JfcLDA4 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 MarussiaVirgin

11:44

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo out as jerome comes in http://t.co/KdI8Lah [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 MarussiaVirgin

11:44

OfficialLRGP:

Blankets off, hard Pirellis, Nick's back out [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialLRGP

11:44

OfficialLRGP:

Barcelona, are you ready? http://tinyurl.com/68yldvm [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialLRGP

11:44

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico back out again [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialMGP

11:44

clubforce:

Initial reports from Adrian suggest the set-up is causing some oversteer. Will make some changes to try and neutralise the balance. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 clubforce

11:44

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael first flying lap on this run 1.27.921 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialMGP

11:44

MyTeamLotus:

@N_Stojsavljevic they're the microphone buttons [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 MyTeamLotus

11:44

MarussiaVirgin:

Anybody here at the circuit de catalunya that would like two paddock club passes? We have two to give away at 11:30 #MVRpaddockClub [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 MarussiaVirgin

11:44

NewsOnF1:

Halfway into the session and the top 10 are: Webber, Vettel, Button, Alonso, Perez, Schumacher, Hamilton, Maldonado, Hulkenberg and Rosberg

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 NewsOnF1

11:44

clubforce:

For UK fans, see Mobil 1 The Grid tomorrow morning at 7.25 a.m. on Channel 4 for a feature on our 'Hunt for 1 in a Billion'... [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 clubforce

11:44

OfficialLRGP:

@NobleF1 hair static reclamtion a grey area. Especially for 'established' gentlemen [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 OfficialLRGP

11:44

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki's back on track with Jarno [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 MyTeamLotus

11:44

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome out. Timo discussing some engine mappings for the next run with mikey [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 MarussiaVirgin

11:44

InsideFerrari:

First run for Fernando as well now. Felipe completed a total of 11 laps so far, the quickest 1.28.654 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:44 InsideFerrari

11:45

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg moves into 3rd with a 1:26.685

Friday May 20, 2011 11:45 NewsOnF1

11:47

NewsOnF1:

Alonso moves into second with a 1:26.480

Friday May 20, 2011 11:47 NewsOnF1

11:48

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg takes second with a 1:26.379

Friday May 20, 2011 11:48 NewsOnF1

11:51

NewsOnF1:

Petrov has yet to set a time but is now on the track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:51 NewsOnF1

11:54

NewsOnF1:

Webber and Alonso return to the track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 NewsOnF1

11:54

OfficialLRGP:

@Formula1_com no probs, he's in the car now, but watching TV. Once Baywatch is over he'll take to the track [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialLRGP

11:54

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome wants to change the balance of the car so hutch is running through some available options http://t.co/dVYqK6X http://t.co/iUL64PK [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 MarussiaVirgin

11:54

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo back in and discussing the behaviour with new exhaust layout. Jerome is out on a flying lap now http://t.co/qc0rwes http://t.co/fhxw1Pp [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 MarussiaVirgin

11:54

TheFifthDriver:

Sat alongside @nicolashamilton in the pits - he says 'hi' to all you guys! [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 TheFifthDriver

11:54

OfficialLRGP:

Blog - Barcelona are you ready? Read our latest blog :) http://bit.ly/jEvgzc [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialLRGP

11:54

InsideFerrari:

Felipe and Fernando have two different technical programmes with different solutions fitted on their cars. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 InsideFerrari

11:54

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is coming in as well. His best lap so far is 1.26.480, currently 3rd. Webber quickest in 1.25.142 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 InsideFerrari

11:54

OfficialLRGP:

Nick back in, box, then one of those baby starts away. Reports some understeer, tyre temp rather than car balance related? [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialLRGP

11:54

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens back in the garage

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 WilliamsF1Team

11:54

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki back in again after 9 laps... Giving Juan detailed feedback over the radio... http://t.co/uEL7fJM [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 MyTeamLotus

11:54

OfficialLRGP:

Vitaly out on the silver P Zeros [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialLRGP

11:54

InsideFerrari:

After a quick change, Fernando is back on track. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 InsideFerrari

11:54

InsideFerrari:

Fernando has a blue strip above the helmet visor to greet all his fans from Asturias. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 InsideFerrari

11:54

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both drivers set their times on the hard compound [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialMGP

11:54

OfficialMGP:

#F1 He improved his time to 1.26.379 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialMGP

11:54

OfficialMGP:

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

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialMGP

11:54

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is heading out again for a new run [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 11:54 OfficialMGP

11:55

NewsOnF1:

Maldonado is off

Friday May 20, 2011 11:55 NewsOnF1

11:56

NewsOnF1:

He went on the dirty side of the tack and lost grip and went off!

Friday May 20, 2011 11:56 NewsOnF1

11:58

NewsOnF1:

Vettel back on the track

Friday May 20, 2011 11:58 NewsOnF1

12:00

NewsOnF1:

No improvements from Webber or Vettel on this run

Friday May 20, 2011 12:00 NewsOnF1

12:01

NewsOnF1:

30 minutes remain in the session and the top 10 are: Webber, Rosberg, Alonso, Vettel, Hamilton, Heidfeld, Button, Barrichello, Schumacher and Petrov

Friday May 20, 2011 12:01 NewsOnF1

12:03

NewsOnF1:

Vettel improves with a 1 :26.400 - 3rd

Friday May 20, 2011 12:03 NewsOnF1

12:05

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is back in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 OfficialMGP

12:05

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor in the gravel so session over for him - he stopped just short of the barrier [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 WilliamsF1Team

12:05

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is back in the garage: this was another aero run. Felipe is running but there were yellow flags for the first laps [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 InsideFerrari

12:05

MyTeamLotus:

And he's back out on track with just 30mins to go for FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 MyTeamLotus

12:05

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens getting ready for his next run - the marshals are working to bring Pastor's car back [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 WilliamsF1Team

12:05

MarussiaVirgin:

@IzzyKennedy we are at the end of the pitlane. He's shown as in it on our screens. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 MarussiaVirgin

12:05

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor has completed 11 timed laps, his quickest being a 1:28.005 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 WilliamsF1Team

12:05

WilliamsF1Team:

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 WilliamsF1Team

12:05

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico will be back on track very shortly [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 OfficialMGP

12:05

OfficialLRGP:

@willbuxton but dipping your chocolate croissant in hot chocolate is akin to heaven [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 OfficialLRGP

12:05

MyTeamLotus:

Gloves on again as Heikki prepares to head out http://t.co/a4GiY8D [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 MyTeamLotus

12:05

OfficialLRGP:

@f1lover75 they power away from the pit box, and stop ten metres later. Justified by calling it practice, bur element of showing off? [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 OfficialLRGP

12:05

OfficialMGP:

#F1 MAL is out, yellow flag at T12 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 OfficialMGP

12:05

OfficialMGP:

#F1 26 minutes to go, Nico P2 and Michael P9 at the moment [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 OfficialMGP

12:05

NewsOnF1:

Reports from the paddock is that the 2013 engine rules will be scrapped - report

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 NewsOnF1

12:05

NewsOnF1:

Vettel now moves into second with a 1:26.149

Friday May 20, 2011 12:05 NewsOnF1

12:07

NewsOnF1:

Kovalainen is in 19th and very close to Force India and Toro Rosso. Good work from Team Lotus

Friday May 20, 2011 12:07 NewsOnF1

12:09

NewsOnF1:

Sutil is down in 18th while Force India test driver is in 13th. Hard to fully focus when you are facing a criminal investigation

Friday May 20, 2011 12:09 NewsOnF1

12:09

NewsOnF1:

Webber and Vettel pit while Rosberg and Alonso are on the track

Friday May 20, 2011 12:09 NewsOnF1

12:15

OfficialLRGP:

Nick's back out for next runs [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 OfficialLRGP

12:15

MyTeamLotus:

Gary is a vehicle simulation engineers back at HQ

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 MyTeamLotus

12:15

OfficialMGP:

#F1 17min to go, both drivers on track at the moment [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 OfficialMGP

12:15

MarussiaVirgin:

After lining up perfectly in the box, timo does a practice start and the boys run after him with the brake fans #F1 http://t.co/bvcXxjx [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 MarussiaVirgin

12:15

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico back in the pits [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 OfficialMGP

12:15

OfficialLRGP:

@willbuxton the optimum are the ones with chocolate and external glazing [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 OfficialLRGP

12:15

OfficialLRGP:

Vitaly back in, car buzzing in angry fashion. Baby start far better than Nick's, more smoke [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 OfficialLRGP

12:15

clubforce:

@NicoHulkenberg is getting set for a medium-length run. He may try and run until the flag. Remaining on hards of course. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 clubforce

12:15

clubforce:

Much of this session is about assessing the cars' aero balance. Understanding the new parts and comparing with the old. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 clubforce

12:15

MarussiaVirgin:

The floor gets cleaned as soon as the car goes out #F1 http://t.co/OAGFW5O http://t.co/2Ys2XJU [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 MarussiaVirgin

12:15

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is heading back on track now [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 OfficialMGP

12:15

MyTeamLotus:

He’s monitoring the GPS&data feeds coming back to factory as the cars are out on track in Spain

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 MyTeamLotus

12:15

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is back on track for another run [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 InsideFerrari

12:15

MyTeamLotus:

Wondering what's going on back at Team Lotus HQ? Here's our Ops Room back in Norfolk...

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 MyTeamLotus

12:15

MarussiaVirgin:

Thank you :-) RT @andrewsv: @MarussiaVirgin is awesome team. I feel as if F1 practice session is going on my eyes. Thank you guys. #F1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 MarussiaVirgin

12:15

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico fastest lap 1.26.379, Michael 1.27.302 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:15 OfficialMGP

12:18

NewsOnF1:

Slow motion replays of the front wing of a number of cars still show the Red Bull wing lower than the rest altough Ferrari's looks close to the ground too.

Friday May 20, 2011 12:18 NewsOnF1

12:20

NewsOnF1:

10 minutes remain in the session and the top 10 are: Webber, Vettel, Rosberg, Alonso, Hamilton, Heidfeld, Button, Barrichello, Schumacher and Petrov

Friday May 20, 2011 12:20 NewsOnF1

12:21

[Comment From Cheetah7 Cheetah7 : ]

Hi Guys ! 11 mins to go. Can anyone tell me if the Toro Rosso Cars are both the same spec? ED - Can't tell but usually the teams that utlise a test driver run them on a different progra

Friday May 20, 2011 12:21 Cheetah7

12:24

NewsOnF1:

Vettel has only done 15 laps this session compared to Webber's 22

Friday May 20, 2011 12:24 NewsOnF1

12:25

NewsOnF1:

5 minutes remain in the session

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 NewsOnF1

12:25

OfficialLRGP:

Nick ready to go out, car repolished, used hards, [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 OfficialLRGP

12:25

OfficialLRGP:

Nick back in, pitstop pullaway, normal throttle, feedback time [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 OfficialLRGP

12:25

OfficialMGP:

#F1 5 minutes to go in FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 OfficialMGP

12:25

WilliamsF1Team:

Car on the way back and the team will have a good look over it before FP2 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 WilliamsF1Team

12:25

MarussiaVirgin:

@f1_countdown thanks [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 MarussiaVirgin

12:25

MarussiaVirgin:

Heating and cooling at the same time! http://t.co/N0q7l24 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 MarussiaVirgin

12:25

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno is back in the car and getting ready to go... Heikki out on track. Five mins left of FP1 http://t.co/YKamWhd [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 MyTeamLotus

12:25

OfficialLRGP:

@ginodb @willbuxton that would be a daft idea. Not renowned for good croissants either [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 OfficialLRGP

12:25

MarussiaVirgin:

@NukaMinardi hi are you here at the circuit? Can you and your friend be at the circuit shop at 12:00? Behind main grandstand [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 MarussiaVirgin

12:25

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor back in the garage, says he just lost the rear and ran off, didn't hit anything so doesn't think anything is damaged. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 WilliamsF1Team

12:25

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki watches the other teams on track as the team get ready to send him out again http://t.co/e9q7kBv [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 MyTeamLotus

12:25

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael reports a lot of tailwind on track right now. [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:25 OfficialMGP

12:26

NewsOnF1:

Looks like Alguersuari has a problem with his car. He has done just 9 laps and doesn't look like returning back to the track

Friday May 20, 2011 12:26 NewsOnF1

12:27

NewsOnF1:

Sorry it is di Resta who is chatting to Sir Jackie Stewart!

Friday May 20, 2011 12:27 NewsOnF1

12:28

NewsOnF1:

Final couple of minutes and most drivers are on the track.

Friday May 20, 2011 12:28 NewsOnF1

12:28

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari, Trulli and Maldonado are not on the track

Friday May 20, 2011 12:28 NewsOnF1

12:29

NewsOnF1:

Trulli manages to get out in the final minute!

Friday May 20, 2011 12:29 NewsOnF1

12:30

NewsOnF1:

Session over, awaiting final laps

Friday May 20, 2011 12:30 NewsOnF1

12:32

NewsOnF1:

Top 10: Webber (1:25.142), Vettel (+1.007), Rosberg (+1.237), Alonso, Perez, Hamilton (+1.846), Schumacher, Heidfeld, Button and Barrichello (+2.070)

Friday May 20, 2011 12:32 NewsOnF1

12:36

NewsOnF1:

11th to 24th: Petrov (+2.099), Ricciardo, Maldonado, Hulkenberg, Sutil (+3.021), Massa, Kobayashi, Alguersuari, Kovalainen (+4.089), d'Ambrosio, Glock, Liuzi, Trulli and Karthikeyan (+6.984)

Friday May 20, 2011 12:36 NewsOnF1

12:38

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor's car has arrived back in the garage

[via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:38 WilliamsF1Team

12:38

redbullf1spy:

Mark was quickest in FP1 with a best of 1:25.142 after 27 laps. Seb was second with a fastest of 1:26.149 after 20. Not a bad start... [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:38 redbullf1spy

12:38

MikeGascoyne:

Tyres difficult to handle in that session. The new hard tyre went off very quickly. Jarno had to change power steering in the session [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:38 MikeGascoyne

12:38

InsideFerrari:

Fernando 4th in 1.26.480, Felipe 16th in 1.28.654. Webber quickest in .1.25.142 [via Twitter]

Friday May 20, 2011 12:38 InsideFerrari

12:38

MarussiaVirgin:

Pit marshal's picnic http://t.co/gASaArb [via Twitter]