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Live Update

2011 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1st Friday Practice 2nd Friday Practice Saturday Practice Qualifying

Discussion Thread

1st Friday Practice

Turkish Formula One Grand Prix - 1st Friday Practice

(05/06/2011)

11:03

Welcome to our coverage of the 4th Formula 1 event of 2011 from Turkey. The 1st Friday practice is underway and the track is very wet!

Friday May 6, 2011 11:03

11:04

A few cars are going out on the track and Karthikeyan has stopped on the track on his outlap!

Friday May 6, 2011 11:04

11:10

Air temperature is currently at 10 degrees while track temperature is at 12 degrees

Friday May 6, 2011 11:10

11:10

All drivers have completed their installation laps except for Kobayashi

Friday May 6, 2011 11:10

10:11

No timed laps yet

Friday May 6, 2011 10:11

11:12

clubforce:

The boys have just been doing some pit stop practice before breakfast!

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 clubforce

11:12

OfficialMGP:

Installation laps completed for Michael and Nico on the wet Pirelli tyres with both cars now back in the garage. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialMGP

11:12

TheFifthDriver:

Here's @lewishamilton's pitcrew warming his car up for this morning's practice in Turkey. #f1

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 TheFifthDriver

11:12

MikeGascoyne:

Forecast changed again, now wet tomorrow morning, drying in the afternoon. Dry all saturday and wet again for the race [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MikeGascoyne

11:12

realTimoGlock:

Big delay on flight just heading to my car to get back for some sleep [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 realTimoGlock

11:12

TheFifthDriver:

And here are our engineers, working around the central island in the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes pit garage.

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 TheFifthDriver

11:12

AussieGrit:

@kellyloumugg Cool hope you like it..Uk/Europe/Amercian fans can go on my website and checkout and then maybe order Aussiegrit gear.. :) [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 AussieGrit

11:12

redbullf1spy:

GP3 cars have been quietly demonstrating what Istanbul Park in the wet looks like. Less than grippy. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 redbullf1spy

11:12

OfficialMGP:

P1 is underway at a chilly and damp Istanbul Park circuit... just 10 degrees air temp! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialMGP

11:12

realTimoGlock:

Back at the airport but lots of traffic at the passport control at Zürich airport! Short time before the flight leaves! Was bit late today [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 realTimoGlock

11:12

H_Kovalainen:

Raining in Istanbul, GP3 full of Finns this year, Bottas quickest 1st practise, Vainio and Laine bit behind, great to see so many Finns! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 H_Kovalainen

11:12

nico_rosberg:

Watch the new Nico #Rosberg TV episode about his DTM debut and driving the Benz 1886 Patenwagen... http://ow.ly/4KMGq [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 nico_rosberg

11:12

LucasdiGrassi:

Ja estou em Istanbul. Clima ta frio e chuvoso mas deve melhorar. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 LucasdiGrassi

11:12

BSenna:

Circuit Walk Istanbul. Wet weather. Andando na pista em Istanbul. Clima molhado.

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 BSenna

11:12

MarussiaVirgin:

@candlesbychewie it's wet! Not very, but wet [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MarussiaVirgin

11:12

H_Kovalainen:

“@kimifan: @H_Kovalainen Hope you'll be doing some kids stuff? Will be doing lots of kids stuff I agree it's very important [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 H_Kovalainen

11:12

LucasdiGrassi:

Minhas luvas depois de +- 6.000 trocas de marcha em um dia de teste

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 LucasdiGrassi

11:12

H_Kovalainen:

“@MattEagles: @H_Kovalainen any to rival you Heiki #GP3?” Hopefully all of them one day! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 H_Kovalainen

11:12

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens about to go out in P1, Pastor out on track already

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 WilliamsF1Team

11:12

OfficialLRGP:

@vitalypetrov10 out on track [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialLRGP

11:12

BSenna:

Next time I'll be behind the wheel will be the straight line testing the week before the Spanish GP with the R30! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 BSenna

11:12

BSenna:

Proxima vez que eu vou pilotar, vai ser no teste aerodinamico com o R31 na semana antes do GP em Barcelona! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 BSenna

11:12

OfficialLRGP:

FP1 underway as the European seasaon begins in,well, the Asian side of Istanbul.@NickHeidfeld and @vitalypetrov10 still in garage though [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialLRGP

11:12

MyTeamLotus:

FP1 is underway. Track is very wet. Jarno and Karun on the full wet tyre for their installation laps. No DRS in this session [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MyTeamLotus

11:12

karunchandhok:

@shepherd1971_13 I'm driving in FP1 this morning... Then on commentary duty with @5LiveF1 for F1 and @willbuxton for GP2 for sat / sun [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 karunchandhok

11:12

redbullf1spy:

The garage is currently rocking (do we still say rocking?) to the sounds of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Taking it back to the '80s... [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 redbullf1spy

11:12

WilliamsF1Team:

FP1 in just over 2 hours and it looks like there may be rain [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 WilliamsF1Team

11:12

rubarrichello:

@HaphaelCDs tudo na paz...valeuu [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 rubarrichello

11:12

karunchandhok:

@paulamalaiali you really are all class aren't you ! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 karunchandhok

11:12

The_real_JB:

@Charlie26Adam alright Charlie Albertz!! RT for The Rangers and the title run in pls. Which golf course do u play btw? U any good? [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 The_real_JB

11:12

AussieGrit:

@AllanMcNish A wee bit of porridge 2 you reckon hay matey.bet your mum has a cracking reciepe to make a really good 1 for me.. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 AussieGrit

11:12

MarussiaVirgin:

@Abisguy_f1_v8 Thanks [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MarussiaVirgin

11:12

karunchandhok:

Saw a badly planned @Gulasahi in the paddock today - the only man in t-shirt and shorts & therefore frozen ! @sanjeevpalar @paulamalaiali [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 karunchandhok

11:12

LucasdiGrassi:

Varias pessoas querendo as luvas! Ate quanto vcs pagariam se eu doasse 100% do $ para caridade no BR? [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 LucasdiGrassi

11:12

realTimoGlock:

That was close to miss the flight! To many Schalke Fans + a Travelgroup to LA blocked the security check [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 realTimoGlock

11:12

rubarrichello:

@Hmarianna we have that in Brazil...so funny [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 rubarrichello

11:12

OfficialMGP:

The drivers are coming to the end of a busy day of engineering & media. Looking forward to the track action getting underway tomorrow! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialMGP

11:12

OfficialLRGP:

Vitaly - ready for Istanbul: http://bit.ly/ifTxko [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialLRGP

11:12

OfficialLRGP:

And so the action begins in an hour- P1 awaits! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialLRGP

11:12

H_Kovalainen:

“@Martyn_Pink: @H_Kovalainen wat are ur hopes for this weekend?” always fighting for points [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 H_Kovalainen

11:12

rubarrichello:

@PaulinhaCB @karinedecastro hahahaha vou contar pro Dudu...ele vai adorar [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 rubarrichello

11:12

OfficialMGP:

@athlon29 Good spot! Yes it is indeed. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 OfficialMGP

11:12

karunchandhok:

Was dry when I woke up this morning... It isn't now ! Sooooo cold [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 karunchandhok

11:12

nico_rosberg:

Amazing: Watch Nico #Rosberg and the evolution of a #Mercedes Racing car 1909-2010. (PR) http://ow.ly/4L75t [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 nico_rosberg

11:12

realTimoGlock:

@Speedunit Hope you had a good flight all ok at the end [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 realTimoGlock

11:12

The_real_JB:

Breaking news is that bin laden is dead #CNN [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 The_real_JB

11:12

clubforce:

#F1 practice coming up in 2 and a half hours. It's a grey start to the day with rain a high possibility for FP1. Will keep you updated. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 clubforce

11:12

MyTeamLotus:

Karun is back in the garage after his installation lap. He says it's very wet, but no big puddles of standing water out there [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MyTeamLotus

11:12

InsideFerrari:

The Horse Whisperer - Spring, the time of allergies http://bit.ly/jfIbrl [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 InsideFerrari

11:12

MyTeamLotus:

Long day of set-up at Istanbul.

Ready to go for tomorrow morning! Got any predictions? [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MyTeamLotus

11:12

clubforce:

Morning all, it's Will at the track and it's a damp start to our #F1 weekend. Adrian, Paul and Nico will need jackets for the track walk! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 clubforce

11:12

nico_rosberg:

First Nico Pics of the weekend. Hello from rainy turkey!! (PR) http://ow.ly/4OqZa [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 nico_rosberg

11:12

InsideFerrari:

Massa: “important for fans to see a really exciting show” http://bit.ly/mI4eXs [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 InsideFerrari

11:12

narainracing:

In Delhi, having lunch with friends before we leave for Istanbul later tonight [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 narainracing

11:12

InsideFerrari:

Alonso: “only race four, so still plenty of time to recover” http://bit.ly/kUAlpB [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 InsideFerrari

11:12

LucasdiGrassi:

at the Istanbul track... Our Addax GP3 team is out on a wet session. First race of the season. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 LucasdiGrassi

11:12

WilliamsF1Team:

At the circuit and it is freezing here in Istanbul! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 WilliamsF1Team

11:12

MikeGascoyne:

Latest forecast looking better for the weekend, so fingers crossed for some sunny weather [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MikeGascoyne

11:12

AussieGrit:

@TroyBaylisstic G'day matey,enjoy your roll/race today...hope you go with the right wheels in the breaks..:)) [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 AussieGrit

11:12

WilliamsF1Team:

Lovely breakfast catching up with the media and now just under 20 minutes until FP1..and it's wet! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 WilliamsF1Team

11:12

TheFifthDriver:

It took 6 days, but we got there in the end! See the photos of our epic truck journey from Woking - Istanbul Park here http://bit.ly/kohHNA [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 TheFifthDriver

11:12

MarussiaVirgin:

Adrian back in the pits to watch the #F1 practice. Both timo and jerome have completed their installation laps http://t.co/F6uuwLw [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MarussiaVirgin

11:12

clubforce:

The winner of #sillyseasonf1 this week is @harshal_f1. Congratulations mate! :) #F1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 clubforce

11:12

rubarrichello:

@camilaserakides mkt@barrichello.com.br com o Felipe...grato [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 rubarrichello

11:12

narainracing:

Happy to meet one of Indias iconic cricketer,Syed Kirmani in Chennai Airport. Had an interesting chat abt Indian cricket http://t.co/GxpFiFJ [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 narainracing

11:12

nico_rosberg:

Nico #Rosberg atmet Geschichte. Video über die Evolution des #Mercedes Silberpfeils... http://ow.ly/4L7mZ [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 nico_rosberg

11:12

redbullf1spy:

"Like.. How much more black can you get?" (Oh and it's carbon-fibre, not rubber...)

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 redbullf1spy

11:12

TheFifthDriver:

A cold, grey, wet morning at Istanbul Park!

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 TheFifthDriver

11:12

narainracing:

Gettin ready for Istanbul, hope things keep improving for us. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 narainracing

11:12

BSenna:

Sorry, I meant R31. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 BSenna

11:12

InsideFerrari:

Chat with Luca Colajanni from Istanbul: join to the event directly from the Official Forum with your question! http://bit.ly/k8CXvq [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 InsideFerrari

11:12

MyTeamLotus:

Our Spark commentator Beril is here and underway. Follow her updates at @sparkteamlotus and on our website at www.teamlotus.co.uk/spark [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MyTeamLotus

11:12

redbullf1spy:

Continuing the '80s tip (do we still say 'tip'?), we're now on to Bronski Beat. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 redbullf1spy

11:12

The_real_JB:

@MrAndrewCotter what course did u play when down south (london)? [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 The_real_JB

11:12

MikeGascoyne:

Nice interview with @sarahholtf1. Always great fun so make sure you all follow her for some great insight during the weekend [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12 MikeGascoyne

11:13

The weather is expected to improve over the weekend. We may not see much running this morning

Friday May 6, 2011 11:13

11:17

Kobayashi makes it onto the track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:17

10:19

Karthikeyan's car is back in the pitlane

Friday May 6, 2011 10:19

11:23

OfficialLRGP:

@vitalypetrov10 back in garage for now, rain said to be easing,still plenty of time to test the wets [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 OfficialLRGP

11:23

OfficialMGP:

All quiet at the moment as most cars remain in the garages... Michael and Nico are both out of theircars and chatting to their engineers. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 OfficialMGP

11:23

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome sits and waits. The standard Friday hot brake bleed on timo's car is finished and his car is going back together http://t.co/mKTuE8q [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 MarussiaVirgin

11:23

MarussiaVirgin:

No great rush to go out in this session. All very relaxed http://t.co/JTr2iEv http://t.co/6IQKJVr http://t.co/iSn2gL6 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 MarussiaVirgin

11:23

MikeGascoyne:

P1 underway and track fully wet as forecast. Don't think we will see much action this morning [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 MikeGascoyne

11:23

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki is sitting out FP1 this morning, he'll be back in for FP2. Check out his new website - http://www.heikkikovalainen.com/ [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 MyTeamLotus

11:23

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens and Pastor both out the car in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 WilliamsF1Team

11:23

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor waiting in the garage - not much action at the moment

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 WilliamsF1Team

11:23

MyTeamLotus:

Rain means we'll mainly be tyre testing today. We have a few new parts to try here, but will have to wait until it's dry to check properly [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 MyTeamLotus

11:23

WilliamsF1Team:

Too wet to evaluate the new aero parts this session, new front wing and rear wing will go on if it it's dry later on [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:23 WilliamsF1Team

11:24

A few drivers go out onto the track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:24

11:24

d'Ambrosio sets a 1:49.518

Friday May 6, 2011 11:24

11:25

Massa on the track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:25

11:26

Buemi sets a 1:41.632

Friday May 6, 2011 11:26

11:26

[Comment From dsadam97aty dsadam97aty : ]

what's going on? seems no practice possb today in either of the sessions? is it so? ED - The conditions are wet and so running is usually limited

Friday May 6, 2011 11:26 dsadam97aty

11:27

Beumi improves with a 1:41.306

Friday May 6, 2011 11:27

10:29

Ricciardo (Toro Rosso test driver) sets a 1:43.392

Friday May 6, 2011 10:29

11:32

Ricciardo improves with a 1:41.520

Friday May 6, 2011 11:32

11:32

More than 30 minutes into the session and only 4 drivers have set lap times: Buemi, Ricciardo, d'Ambrosio and Glock

Friday May 6, 2011 11:32

11:34

Rosberg on the track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:34

11:35

TheFifthDriver:

A multi-tasking Formula 1 driver: @jensonbutton during P1 in Turkey!

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 TheFifthDriver

11:35

WilliamsF1Team:

The boys on the pitwall

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 WilliamsF1Team

11:35

InsideFerrari:

Felipe completed a couple of installation laps, Fernando is going out now for a short run. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 InsideFerrari

11:35

TheFifthDriver:

Here's a nice detailed shot of @lewishamilton pitting after his install run this morning at Istanbul Park. #f1

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 TheFifthDriver

11:35

MarussiaVirgin:

.@jonobowers @m5cud @tabathavalls no map changes in GP3. I just asked afldrian [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 MarussiaVirgin

11:35

OfficialMGP:

Firing up on the left-hand side of the garage and Nico gets ready to head out. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 OfficialMGP

11:35

clubforce:

Install laps complete for both cars on wet tyres. Paul is evaluating a new front wing during this session. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 clubforce

11:35

WilliamsF1Team:

A rainy Istanbul pitlane!

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 WilliamsF1Team

11:35

MarussiaVirgin:

@Juliejesta it's wet, but would be fine for racing [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 MarussiaVirgin

11:35

MarussiaVirgin:

@jumblerant er, no :-) [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 MarussiaVirgin

11:35

OfficialLRGP:

Everyone on track using extreme tyres [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 OfficialLRGP

11:35

InsideFerrari:

It's raining and it's very cold: it looks like a winter test :-) [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 InsideFerrari

11:35

MarussiaVirgin:

Hutch: what's the track condition like? Jerome: lots of water http://t.co/E7evQ0e http://t.co/OSBimum [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 MarussiaVirgin

11:35

InsideFerrari:

Good morning from Istanbul Park, where spingtime has still to come.... [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 InsideFerrari

11:35

OfficialLRGP:

@vitalypetrov10 reports track condition to be the same as installation lap [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:35 OfficialLRGP

11:36

Rosberg sets a 1:42.166 (3rd)

Friday May 6, 2011 11:36

11:36

Alonso on the track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:36

10:38

Alonso goes quickest with a 1:40.897

Friday May 6, 2011 10:38

11:42

Now Rosberg goes quickest with a 1:40.072

Friday May 6, 2011 11:42

10:44

Nearly halfway into the session and 9 drivers have so far set times. The current order is: Rosberg. Alonso, Buemi, Hulkenberg, Ricciardo, di Resta, Liuuzi, d'Ambrosio and Glock

Friday May 6, 2011 10:44

11:45

MarussiaVirgin:

@BaronVonClutch thanks [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 MarussiaVirgin

11:45

clubforce:

A shot of Paul in the garage with the new wing. The team are just wondering whether to use wets or inters.

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 clubforce

11:45

MarussiaVirgin:

@jonobowers I think @m5cud knows about the steering wheel ;-) [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 MarussiaVirgin

11:45

MarussiaVirgin:

@TheReal_TORA yes. Jerome has been running the old one. He has the new one available [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 MarussiaVirgin

11:45

MarussiaVirgin:

@tyres2u @scuderia_85 brakes and exhausts. And tyres :-) [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 MarussiaVirgin

11:45

OfficialMGP:

Nico head back into the pit lane for a wing adjust before continuing out on his run... 4 laps completed so far. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 OfficialMGP

11:45

TheFifthDriver:

Here's @jensonbutton's crash helmet. #f1 #turkey

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 TheFifthDriver

11:45

OfficialMGP:

Michael heads out as Nico returns to the pits. 7 laps so far with his time of 1:40.072 the quickest of the nine drivers to set times so far. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 OfficialMGP

11:45

MyTeamLotus:

Quiet session so far. Here's Karun

waiting to get back in here

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 MyTeamLotus

11:45

InsideFerrari:

Fernando completed his first run: his best time so far is 1.40.897. He is on extreme wet tyres [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:45 InsideFerrari

11:46

Schumacher on the track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:46

11:46

Track conditions are not improving

Friday May 6, 2011 11:46

11:47

Schumacher moves into 3rd with a 1:40.954

Friday May 6, 2011 11:47

11:47

Webber on track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:47

11:50

Spin by Glock but he recovers

Friday May 6, 2011 11:50

11:50

Kobayashi moves into second with a 1:40.580

Friday May 6, 2011 11:50

11:51

Heidlfeld now into second with a 1:40.338

Friday May 6, 2011 11:51

11:51

Petrov in 3rd with a 1:40.401

Friday May 6, 2011 11:51

11:52

Alonso back on the track

Friday May 6, 2011 11:52

11:53

A 1:38.670 for Alonso!

Friday May 6, 2011 11:53

11:54

Buemi goes off but recovers

Friday May 6, 2011 11:54

11:56

MarussiaVirgin:

Halfway through the session and less than half the drivers have set times. Timo going out again. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 MarussiaVirgin

11:56

TheFifthDriver:

And here's @lewishamilton's helmet.

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 TheFifthDriver

11:56

WilliamsF1Team:

Sam Michael now out with Rubens and the engineers on the pitwall

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 WilliamsF1Team

11:56

MyTeamLotus:

Good a place as any to shelter from the weather

. For Mike's updates from the pit wall, follow him @MikeGascoyne [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 MyTeamLotus

11:56

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld getting faster. Laptime of 1.40.338 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 OfficialLRGP

11:56

InsideFerrari:

but now he is going inside his car.... [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 InsideFerrari

11:56

clubforce:

Paul is back in after his shortish run on the wets. The conditions seem to be getting worse. Wetter by the lap. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 clubforce

11:56

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld out on track on the full wets-spot the red Pirellis [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 OfficialLRGP

11:56

MarussiaVirgin:

@laughinglemon ah! You're welcome :-) [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 MarussiaVirgin

11:56

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is leaving the garage now: he is on extreme wet tyres [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 InsideFerrari

11:56

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is still out of the cockpit [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 InsideFerrari

11:56

OfficialLRGP:

@NickHeidfeld posts a 1.41.416 lap time [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 OfficialLRGP

11:56

OfficialLRGP:

@vitalypetrov10 clocks up 1.40.401 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 OfficialLRGP

11:56

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens just joined his engineers on the pitwall

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 WilliamsF1Team

11:56

TheFifthDriver:

@xxyoumexx We love the Japanese F1 fans - they're some of the best! Sadly, just difficult to translate the PITWALL into every language... [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 TheFifthDriver

11:56

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is coming back in the garage: his lap time on inters was 1.38.670. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 InsideFerrari

11:56

WilliamsF1Team:

While it's quiet, time to say we've been filming with @tedkravitz for a BBC feature this weekend - a sneak peak behind the scenes at WF1! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 WilliamsF1Team

11:56

clubforce:

Here's a Force fact about Istanbul Park: for every lap the drivers make 43 gear changes. Compare that to Valencia where it's 68! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 clubforce

11:56

MyTeamLotus:

If the conditions stay constant, Jarno and Karun will just be heading out for one run at the end of the session [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 MyTeamLotus

11:56

MarussiaVirgin:

Engineers discussing changes to blanking to keep enough heat in the engine. Not usually an issue here! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 MarussiaVirgin

11:56

TheFifthDriver:

Strong coffees and pastries - that's what keeps the team going on days like these!

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 TheFifthDriver

11:56

TheFifthDriver:

Another quiet day in the office! #f1 #lewishamilton #jensonbutton

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 11:56 TheFifthDriver

11:57

Schumacher goes wide but recovers

Friday May 6, 2011 11:57

11:58

Just over 30 minutes remaining and the top 10 are: Alonso, Rosberg, Heidfeld, Petrov, Kobayashi, Schumacher, Buemi, Hulkenberg, Ricciardo and Massa

Friday May 6, 2011 11:58

11:59

And Vettel goes wide but recovers

Friday May 6, 2011 11:59

12:00

Massa moves into 7th with a 1:40.697

Friday May 6, 2011 12:00

11:02

Vettel crashes!

Friday May 6, 2011 11:02

12:02

He is ok but the car is badly damaged

Friday May 6, 2011 12:02

12:02

Session is stopped

Friday May 6, 2011 12:02

12:05

Vettel went over a kerb and lost it. He slammed into the armco sideways badly damaging the front and rear of his car

Friday May 6, 2011 12:05

11:06

Track marshals clearing Vettel's car

Friday May 6, 2011 11:06

12:07

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens is getting ready to jump in the car [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 WilliamsF1Team

12:07

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo back in after that excursion. Car slightly grubby. http://t.co/DiNCI5k [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 MarussiaVirgin

12:07

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens waiting in car but red flag as Vettel crashed at exit of T8 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 WilliamsF1Team

12:07

MarussiaVirgin:

@MarkDEvans no it's perhaps a little worse than that. I forget the word... [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 MarussiaVirgin

12:07

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is coming in. His best time so far is 1.40.697. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 InsideFerrari

12:07

clubforce:

A red flag for Vettel's accident. Paul reports that there are lots or rivers across the circuit. Running wets only option for the moment. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 clubforce

12:07

OfficialLRGP:

@vitalypetrov10 car still feeling a bit nervous on the extremes [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 OfficialLRGP

12:07

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens getting strapped in ready to go!

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 WilliamsF1Team

12:07

MarussiaVirgin:

Mattie checks the wing adjustment while timo waits. http://t.co/EWFAl1A http://t.co/TeYmhsZ [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 MarussiaVirgin

12:07

InsideFerrari:

Red flag because of Vettel crashing goingi towards T8 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 InsideFerrari

12:07

redbullf1spy:

A red flag as Sebastian loses grip, and crashes into the barrier. He's unhurt. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 redbullf1spy

12:07

OfficialMGP:

Michael completes his run and returns to the garage. He has also completed seven laps with a time of 1:40.490. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 OfficialMGP

12:07

OfficialMGP:

Red flag asVettel hits the bariers at the exit of Turn Eight [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 OfficialMGP

12:07

MyTeamLotus:

The plan is for Jarno to leave the garage after 11:20, so just a short run coming up for him [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 MyTeamLotus

12:07

InsideFerrari:

It is difficult to evaluate the new aerodynamic updates with these conditions.... [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 InsideFerrari

12:07

MyTeamLotus:

Red flag. Looks like Vettel has had a crash [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 MyTeamLotus

12:07

InsideFerrari:

Also in T11 there is a lot of aquaplaning [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:07 InsideFerrari

11:09

Vettel's car is on the truck now on its way back to the pits. Lots of work to be done by the Red Bull mechanics. Vettel will most likely miss today's second session

Friday May 6, 2011 11:09

12:11

[Comment From Andy from Australia Andy from Australia : ]

hi guys again, any photos of the crash? ED - No sorry but the car's front and right side are heavily damaged

Friday May 6, 2011 12:11 Andy from Australia

11:12

Replay shows the G force hit 7.2 at impact

Friday May 6, 2011 11:12

12:12

Session resumes

Friday May 6, 2011 12:12

11:13

A few drivers are already back out. Track remains wet

Friday May 6, 2011 11:13

12:16

Vettel's car is wheeled into the Red Bull garage

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16

12:16

MarussiaVirgin:

Expecting a flood of cars out now. No pun intended. Looking to see who goes put on blues [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 MarussiaVirgin

12:16

InsideFerrari:

Fernando left the garage: he is on the same set of extremes used before [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 InsideFerrari

12:16

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is doing the same now [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 InsideFerrari

12:16

OfficialLRGP:

Still waiting to see if we go out for more laps this session [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 OfficialLRGP

12:16

OfficialMGP:

The track is green again and we'll be heading out shortly for the final fifteen minutes of the session. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 OfficialMGP

12:16

InsideFerrari:

Session has restarted [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 InsideFerrari

12:16

MyTeamLotus:

And back home in our ops room..lots of clever brains doing stuff..aehm..going back to my office and to draw some p

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 MyTeamLotus

12:16

MyTeamLotus:

Just warming up Karun's engine now. He's due out in about 10 minutes. Same for Jarno now [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:16 MyTeamLotus

12:17

Under 15 minutes remain and the top 10 are: Alonso, Rosberg, Heidfeld, Petrov, Kobayashi, Schumacher, Massa, Ricciarado, Buemi and Hulkenberg

Friday May 6, 2011 12:17

12:19

Schumacher moves into 3rd with a 1:40.330

Friday May 6, 2011 12:19

12:23

Drivers whom have yet to set a time: Trulli, Karthikeyan, Maldonado, Perez, Chandhok, Barrichello, Button and Hamilton

Friday May 6, 2011 12:23

12:23

7 minutes remain

Friday May 6, 2011 12:23

12:24

Not much activity at McLaren indicating they will not go out again this session

Friday May 6, 2011 12:24

12:25

Schumacher goes wide at the same place Vetttel did but Schumacher lifted right back

Friday May 6, 2011 12:25

12:26

Barrichello's first time this session puts him in 13th

Friday May 6, 2011 12:26

12:27

Half a spin bu Maldonado, he recovers

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27

12:27

OfficialMGP:

Both cars out on track now as Nico joins Michael to take advantage of the last few minutes... [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 OfficialMGP

12:27

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome not in his car but timo goes out for a short run, but says it's not meaningful to stay out http://t.co/vdQmGXO http://t.co/MBmuQpD [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 MarussiaVirgin

12:27

redbullf1spy:

He spun off after getting on to the kerb. It's a right ice rink out there. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 redbullf1spy

12:27

InsideFerrari:

Track conditions are reported to be very similar as before [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 InsideFerrari

12:27

MarussiaVirgin:

Just taken the opportunity to do a grid simulation with timos car. We held him in the box with engine running to check temperatures. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 MarussiaVirgin

12:27

MyTeamLotus:

Tyres on now, 2 minute countdown

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 MyTeamLotus

12:27

WilliamsF1Team:

10mins left in FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 WilliamsF1Team

12:27

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens heading in [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 WilliamsF1Team

12:27

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is coming in [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 InsideFerrari

12:27

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is back in the pit lane [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 InsideFerrari

12:27

MyTeamLotus:

Karun preparing to go back out. He's just getting strapped in now http://t.co/K346R0x [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 MyTeamLotus

12:27

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno ready and rolls out

followed by Karun

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 MyTeamLotus

12:27

clubforce:

Paul heads out for his final run of the morning. On wets, of course. A short run to be followed by a practice start. Nico will soon follow. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 clubforce

12:27

WilliamsF1Team:

Both cars now running on track [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 WilliamsF1Team

12:27

InsideFerrari:

He reported that there is much more water on the track now [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 InsideFerrari

12:27

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor heads out on track

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 WilliamsF1Team

12:27

OfficialLRGP:

@nickheidfeld10 and @vitalypetrov heading out on the full wets [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27 OfficialLRGP

12:27

di Resta spins and recovers

Friday May 6, 2011 12:27

11:29

A spin by Schumacher and he recovers

Friday May 6, 2011 11:29

12:29

Final minute

Friday May 6, 2011 12:29

12:31

A spectacular spin and recovery by Schumacher

Friday May 6, 2011 12:31

12:31

Button goes out and Hamulton stalls at the pit exiit!

Friday May 6, 2011 12:31

12:33

Session over

Friday May 6, 2011 12:33

11:34

Top 10: Alonso (1:38.870), Rosberg (+1.402), Schumacher, Heidfeld, Petrov, Kobayashi, Massa, Ricciardo, Buemi and Hulkenberg (+2.677)

Friday May 6, 2011 11:34

12:37

InsideFerrari:

There is the opportunity to do a practice start on the grid so many drivers will take it [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 InsideFerrari

12:37

InsideFerrari:

both drivers are back in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 InsideFerrari

12:37

WilliamsF1Team:

Session is over with Alonso quickest 1:38.670 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 WilliamsF1Team

12:37

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens is back and straight into the garage - that's it for him this session

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 WilliamsF1Team

12:37

InsideFerrari:

Fernando did it and he is out on intermediate tyres [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 InsideFerrari

12:37

MarussiaVirgin:

One last run for timo & jerome. Timo spins wheels twice briefly on way out, traces quickly removed http://t.co/sSs9I2Q http://t.co/abVDf7b [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 MarussiaVirgin

12:37

MarussiaVirgin:

@benphillips22 glad you like them! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 MarussiaVirgin

12:37

InsideFerrari:

Felipe did it as well now, [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 InsideFerrari

12:37

OfficialMGP:

Conditions really tricky out there as Michael has a spin at Turn 11... no damage and he continues [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 OfficialMGP

12:37

MyTeamLotus:

McLaren mechanics just sprinted past our garage to rescue Lewis's car which has stopped at the pit exit [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 MyTeamLotus

12:37

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor spins and is stuck out on track [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 WilliamsF1Team

12:37

OfficialMGP:

A very wet P1 comes to a conclusion... practice starts on the grid and then the cars will be heading in. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 OfficialMGP

12:37

MyTeamLotus:

Anna trying to take some pics of the dogs..download team lotus notes later today to see why..if we can get the pic

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 MyTeamLotus

12:37

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo and jerome will be going to the grid for a simulated start now [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 MarussiaVirgin

12:37

OfficialMGP:

Nico... P2 1:40.072 14 laps. Michael... P3 140.132 18 laps [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:37 OfficialMGP

12:38

11th to 24th: Webber, Maldonado, di Resta, Barrichello, Trulli, Liuzzi, Vettel, Glock, d'Ambrosio, Karthikeyan, Chandhok, Perez, Button and Hamilton (No Time)

Friday May 6, 2011 12:38

12:48

clubforce:

Session complete. 15 laps for Nico who ends up in P10 and 11 for Paul who was P13. The question now is whether it will dry up this afternoon [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:48 clubforce

12:48

MyTeamLotus:

Both cars are back in now. Drivers giving their engineers initial feedback

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:48 MyTeamLotus

12:48

MarussiaVirgin:

So that's it for a few hours. Both cars safely back in http://t.co/1aNlJQi http://t.co/wpdJB2P [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:48 MarussiaVirgin

12:48

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor 12th, 1:42.597 / Rubens 14th 1:43.913 in a very wet FP1! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 12:48 WilliamsF1Team

1:00

MyTeamLotus:

GP2 free practice session is underway. Keep an eye on @TeamAirAsia [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:00 MyTeamLotus

1:12

ToroRossoSpy:

FP1 - Ricciardo 8, Buemi 9. Dan again replacing Jaime so the Catalan kid can drive all sessions in his home race in Barcelona in 2 weeks. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:12 ToroRossoSpy

1:12

InsideFerrari:

TUR - Wet start to weekend http://bit.ly/kqd7wF [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:12 InsideFerrari

1:12

ToroRossoSpy:

Be careful what you wish for. Drivers said they had no experience of Pirelli tyres in the rain. Well, they really got it this morning. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:12 ToroRossoSpy

1:12

OfficialLRGP:

The rain has stopped. For now. [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:12 OfficialLRGP

1:12

MyTeamLotus:

Don't forget to follow @teamairasia for GP2 updates this weekend, @feeder_series for live timings... Plus @tomgaymor will be commentating! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:12 MyTeamLotus

1:22

OfficialMGP:

Ross... "A positive session despite the tricky wet conditions and both drivers did a good job. This afternoon should hopefully be drier." [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:22 OfficialMGP

1:45

WilliamsF1Team:

The Jaguar press conference is being streamed live now via http://bit.ly/clevZ0 from Grosvenor Square in London [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:45 WilliamsF1Team

1:45

WilliamsF1Team:

Frank Williams, Adam Parr & Alex Burns at Jaguar press conference in London http://www.jaguar.com

[via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:45 WilliamsF1Team

1:45

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Gallery - Thursday's best pictures from Istanbul http://bit.ly/myUdcK [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:45 OfficialMGP

1:45

OfficialLRGP:

On the road again - the motorhome returns: http://bit.ly/iJGJrY [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:45 OfficialLRGP

1:45

WilliamsF1Team:

Jaguar announce it intends to produce a hybrid super-car inspired by the C-X75 concept car to be developed in association with Williams F1 [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:45 WilliamsF1Team

1:57

clubforce:

@RCBTweets @lionsdenkxip Good luck to RCB from the Force India press office in Turkey; we will be cheering for you!! [via Twitter]

Friday May 6, 2011 1:57 clubforce

2:08