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2010 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

First Friday Practice Second Friday Practice Saturday Practice Qualifying Race

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First Friday Practice

British Formula One Grand Prix - 1st Friday Practice

(07/09/2010)

10:02

NewsOnF1:

First Friday practice session underway. Air temperature is at 21 degrees and track temperature is at 28 degrees

Friday July 9, 2010 10:02 NewsOnF1

10:02

NewsOnF1:

A few drivers are on the track for their installation laps

Friday July 9, 2010 10:02 NewsOnF1

10:09

NewsOnF1:

Most drivers have completed their installation laps. No times set yet

Friday July 9, 2010 10:09 NewsOnF1

10:11

InsideFerrari:

It will be a very busy day with an intense technical programme. A lot of things to test for this weekend and and the next races. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:11 InsideFerrari

10:12

WilliamsF1Team:

Tune into radio 5live to hear Holly talk to Adam about his new role as Chairman now

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:12 WilliamsF1Team

10:13

NewsOnF1:

Today Force India's test driver Paul di Resta is taking over from Vitantonion Liuzzi and Lotus's test driver Fairuz Fauzy is taking over from Heikki Kovalainen

Friday July 9, 2010 10:13 NewsOnF1

10:15

InsideFerrari:

It is fantastic to be here in front of such a huge crowd on the stands. At Silverstone there is always a fantastic atmosphere. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:15 InsideFerrari

10:15

NewsOnF1:

di Grassi is back on the track

Friday July 9, 2010 10:15 NewsOnF1

10:15

VirginRacing:

Lucas on install lap with old spec wing. Radio working at Stowe. http://yfrog.com/5gjh1ij [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:15 VirginRacing

10:15

InsideFerrari:

Already on Friday there are more spectators than few of the complete previous race weekends... [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:15 InsideFerrari

10:16

redbullf1spy:

Air Race Paul Bonhomme is our guest today. A thoroughly decent chap - and series leader: http://bit.ly/aJNRWp [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:16 redbullf1spy

10:16

NewsOnF1:

di Grassi only completes an installation lap

Friday July 9, 2010 10:16 NewsOnF1

10:17

redbullf1spy:

Red Bull Air Race ace Paul Bonhomme is our guest today. A thoroughly decent chap - and series leader: http://bit.ly/aJNRWp [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:17 redbullf1spy

10:19

OfficialMGP:

All quiet on track at the moment... [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:19 OfficialMGP

10:20

NewsOnF1:

20 minutes into the session and no times have been set yet

Friday July 9, 2010 10:20 NewsOnF1

10:20

NewsOnF1:

Button is going back out onto the track

Friday July 9, 2010 10:20 NewsOnF1

10:21

OfficialMGP:

Great to see a packed grandstand opposite the pits on a Friday!

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:21 OfficialMGP

10:23

NewsOnF1:

Button starts a timed lap

Friday July 9, 2010 10:23 NewsOnF1

10:24

NewsOnF1:

Button sets a 1:37.994

Friday July 9, 2010 10:24 NewsOnF1

10:27

NewsOnF1:

di Grassi completes another installation lap

Friday July 9, 2010 10:27 NewsOnF1

10:27

TheFifthDriver:

Here's an extreme close-up of #lewishamilton during P1 at Silverstone!

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:27 TheFifthDriver

10:28

NewsOnF1:

Button improves with a 1:35.580

Friday July 9, 2010 10:28 NewsOnF1

10:28

NewsOnF1:

Webber, Yamamoto and Alguersuari are on the track

Friday July 9, 2010 10:28 NewsOnF1

10:29

WilliamsF1Team:

The Hulk checking out his new rear wing we have here today

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:29 WilliamsF1Team

10:29

OfficialMGP:

Nico's car is firing up and he's heading out... [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:29 OfficialMGP

10:30

NewsOnF1:

Webber sets a 1:35.959

Friday July 9, 2010 10:30 NewsOnF1

10:32

NewsOnF1:

Webber now goes fastest with a 1:34.681

Friday July 9, 2010 10:32 NewsOnF1

10:32

OfficialMGP:

A second install lap completed for Nico, just as Michael pulls out of the garage [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:32 OfficialMGP

10:33

InsideFerrari:

Our guys are still in the garage while seven cars have done or are doing their first run. THe quickest so far is Webber in 1.34.681 [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:33 InsideFerrari

10:34

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari moves into 3rd with a 1:37.011. Buemi in 4th

Friday July 9, 2010 10:34 NewsOnF1

10:35

MikeGascoyne:

Good morning from the pit wall in Silverstone. P1 underway and drivers starting to go out for first runs. Fairuz Fauzy driving for us in P1 [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:35 MikeGascoyne

10:35

InsideFerrari:

@armandopalermo1 Good choice, we will have four historical cars there... [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:35 InsideFerrari

10:35

NewsOnF1:

Webber improves in first with a 1:33.905

Friday July 9, 2010 10:35 NewsOnF1

10:36

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher spins but recovers

Friday July 9, 2010 10:36 NewsOnF1

10:36

rf1paddockpass:

We are now getting ready for the first proper run. More cars on track now. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:36 rf1paddockpass

10:37

WilliamsF1Team:

Mr Barrichello is off out for his longer runs

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:37 WilliamsF1Team

10:37

OfficialMGP:

Michael has a bit of a spin but no harm done as he goes off into the wide run-off area [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:37 OfficialMGP

10:38

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton also goes slightly off at the same turn where Schumacher went off

Friday July 9, 2010 10:38 NewsOnF1

10:38

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton moves into 3rd with a 1:35.586

Friday July 9, 2010 10:38 NewsOnF1

10:38

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher goes 4th with a 1:35.663

Friday July 9, 2010 10:38 NewsOnF1

10:39

InsideFerrari:

The two cars will run on different configurations: Felipe will run without the blown rear wing, Fernando will have the new front wing. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:39 InsideFerrari

10:39

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is going out now [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:39 InsideFerrari

10:39

NewsOnF1:

Hulkenberg moves into second with a 1:35.118

Friday July 9, 2010 10:39 NewsOnF1

10:40

rf1paddockpass:

With the new section at Silverstone, laptime is about 10sec slower than before. The lap is 745metres longer [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:40 rf1paddockpass

10:40

NewsOnF1:

di Resta moves into 3rd with a 1:35.339

Friday July 9, 2010 10:40 NewsOnF1

10:41

NewsOnF1:

Hulkenberg improves in second with a 1:34.880

Friday July 9, 2010 10:41 NewsOnF1

10:41

InsideFerrari:

and Fernando did the same now [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:41 InsideFerrari

10:42

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton goes off again but recovers

Friday July 9, 2010 10:42 NewsOnF1

10:44

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly is now heading out while Robert has already started his first run. his first time is 1.36.121 [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:44 rf1paddockpass

10:44

OfficialMGP:

Nico's top of the times at the moment with a 1:33.622 after 7 laps [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:44 OfficialMGP

10:45

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg goes fastest with a 1:33.622

Friday July 9, 2010 10:45 NewsOnF1

10:46

NewsOnF1:

Halfway into the session and the top 10 are: Rosberg, Webber, Kubica, Hulkenberg, Barrichello, Buemi, Alguersuari, di Resta, Button and Hamilton

Friday July 9, 2010 10:46 NewsOnF1

10:47

NewsOnF1:

Kubica now up into second with a 1:33.809

Friday July 9, 2010 10:47 NewsOnF1

10:48

OfficialMGP:

A big hello from anyone from our factories in Brackley & Brixworth out there! Let us know if you are here! [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 OfficialMGP

10:48

VirginRacing:

Checking the wing angle on Lucas' car. He wants to move the balance a little forward before doing a longer run. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 VirginRacing

10:48

VirginRacing:

@Kateperryf1 we are working on it, but they are talking about firing it up. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 VirginRacing

10:48

OfficialMGP:

A big hello to anyone from our factories in Brackley & Brixworth here at Silverstone! Let us know if you are here! [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 OfficialMGP

10:48

VirginRacing:

So now we have at least some data to compare old and new. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 VirginRacing

10:48

VirginRacing:

Gathered enough data to get a first real setup. Lucas out of the car as it'll take about 15 mins [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 VirginRacing

10:48

VirginRacing:

Also transferring veronica's settings to Virginia now [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 VirginRacing

10:48

VirginRacing:

Great place to watch here. 75 metres before copse. Downshift and turn in. Mega

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:48 VirginRacing

10:49

VirginRacing:

Engine cover on timo's car now. He's in and ready to go. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:49 VirginRacing

10:49

clubforce:

james martin joins us for fp1 now [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:49 clubforce

10:49

NewsOnF1:

Vettel moves into 5th with a 1:34.286

Friday July 9, 2010 10:49 NewsOnF1

10:50

OfficialMGP:

Don't forget... if you are at Silverstone, come along to our Merchandise Stand at 1630 tomorrow for a special Driver Appearance! [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:50 OfficialMGP

10:50

MikeGascoyne:

Both drivers in the car and about to do first runs [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:50 MikeGascoyne

10:50

NewsOnF1:

And now Kubica goes quickest with a 1:33.481

Friday July 9, 2010 10:50 NewsOnF1

10:50

InsideFerrari:

Felipe completed his first run with a best time of 1.35.711. He reported that the track is still slippery, especially in the new section. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:50 InsideFerrari

10:51

OfficialMGP:

BBC Radio 5 Live commentator @CroftyF1 will be there from 1620 to 'warm the crowd up' (his words!) and then host the Q&A... [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:51 OfficialMGP

10:51

NewsOnF1:

Vettel goes quickest with a 1:33.370 but Kubica is set to improve again

Friday July 9, 2010 10:51 NewsOnF1

10:51

MikeGascoyne:

New section of track looks very low grip, lots of cars going off [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:51 MikeGascoyne

10:52

rf1paddockpass:

Robert's times are improving well this morning 1.32.762, fastest at the moment. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:52 rf1paddockpass

10:52

NewsOnF1:

Indeed Kubica goes quickest with a 1:32.762

Friday July 9, 2010 10:52 NewsOnF1

10:52

NewsOnF1:

But Vettel goes fastest again with a 1:32.705

Friday July 9, 2010 10:52 NewsOnF1

10:53

VirginRacing:

@allaboutf1 an irritation rather than a problem. He's out now. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:53 VirginRacing

10:54

NewsOnF1:

Vettel improves again in first with a 1:32.280

Friday July 9, 2010 10:54 NewsOnF1

10:54

TheFifthDriver:

Lewis confers with his race engineer Andy Latham after his first run of the morning at Silverstone. #f1

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:54 TheFifthDriver

10:54

VirginRacing:

@matthbooth just trying the dslr instead ;-) [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:54 VirginRacing

10:55

MikeGascoyne:

Fairuz doing engine lamda runs on installation lap [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:55 MikeGascoyne

10:56

rf1paddockpass:

Robert reports understeer in high speed corners, he also says that it's very slippery in places in the section [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:56 rf1paddockpass

10:56

NewsOnF1:

Sutil up into 5th with a 1:34.016

Friday July 9, 2010 10:56 NewsOnF1

10:56

VirginRacing:

All ok with timo. Now changing front wing and high temp brake bleed. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:56 VirginRacing

10:56

clubforce:

finally a tweet about what's going on (apart from star spotting)...paul out for 4 timed laps [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:56 clubforce

10:58

NewsOnF1:

Fauzy goes out on an installation lap. We reported earlier that he replaces Kovalainen however it is actually Trulli who he replaces. Apologies for that

Friday July 9, 2010 10:58 NewsOnF1

10:58

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is out again now. Fernando is completing his first run with a pass through the pits and a practice start: his best time is 1.34.490. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:58 InsideFerrari

10:59

NewsOnF1:

Earlier reports that Yamamoto is replacing Senna are turning out to be true. Yamamoto is replacing Senna for the weekend

Friday July 9, 2010 10:59 NewsOnF1

10:59

OfficialMGP:

Nico & Michael both out on track again now... 30mins of the session remain [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:59 OfficialMGP

10:59

clubforce:

paul out for second run of the day, getting a lot of laps in to learn the circuit [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 10:59 clubforce

11:00

VirginRacing:

Timo due out in 5 mins. Lucas needs a push in the pitlane :-( [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:00 VirginRacing

11:00

NewsOnF1:

30 minutes remain and the top 10 are: Vettel, Kubica, Sutil, Rosberg, Webber, Barrichello, Petrov, Hulkenberg, Alonso and Kobayashi

Friday July 9, 2010 11:00 NewsOnF1

11:01

VirginRacing:

Mechanics running down the pitlane to get Lucas. They have to stay out of fast lane [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:01 VirginRacing

11:02

clubforce:

adrian goes third quickest [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:02 clubforce

11:05

rf1paddockpass:

Robert has done 11 laps so far, the more the better to learn the track and evaluate the car on which we have good feedback. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:05 rf1paddockpass

11:06

OfficialMGP:

Nico's still wearing those Germany football boots... :-)

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:06 OfficialMGP

11:08

NewsOnF1:

Webber moves into second with a 1:32.747

Friday July 9, 2010 11:08 NewsOnF1

11:09

VirginRacing:

Looks like a failed sensor on Lucas car. We will fire it up in gear and hopefully get him out. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:09 VirginRacing

11:10

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is completing is 2nd run with a practice start. He improved up to 1.35.111, currently 16th. Quickest so far is Vettel in 1.32.280 [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:10 InsideFerrari

11:11

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton moves into 4th with a 1:32.959

Friday July 9, 2010 11:11 NewsOnF1

11:13

OfficialMGP:

RT @LeeMcKenzieF1: Silverstone absolutely packed. Grandstands look rammed. Sun shining and life is good [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:13 OfficialMGP

11:13

WilliamsF1Team:

Nico laying some rubber.

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:13 WilliamsF1Team

11:13

VirginRacing:

Good s1 from timo despite being hassled by kub. Lucas out again. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:13 VirginRacing

11:14

WilliamsF1Team:

Good morning Frank!

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:14 WilliamsF1Team

11:14

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton now up into second with a 1:32.614

Friday July 9, 2010 11:14 NewsOnF1

11:15

VirginRacing:

Timo matches kov on s1. Slightly down on s2 [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:15 VirginRacing

11:15

NewsOnF1:

Top 10 with 15 minutes remaining: Vettel, Hamilton, Webber, Kubica, Sutil, Rosberg, Hulkenberg, Schumacher, Barrichello and Petrov

Friday July 9, 2010 11:15 NewsOnF1

11:16

OfficialMGP:

The race blog this weekend comes from Ron Meadows, our Sporting Director... log onto the website later today to read his insights. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:17

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is out now for his 2nd run. This time he does not have the blown rear wing [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:17 InsideFerrari

11:17

VirginRacing:

Timo getting to grips with the new setup and he has a bit of space on track now [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:17 VirginRacing

11:17

clubforce:

paul out for his final run of the day [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:17 clubforce

11:18

OfficialMGP:

A physio double-act! Kai and Daniel... Michael & Nico's physios

[via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:18 OfficialMGP

11:19

clubforce:

and after a practice start adrian also goes out for his final run of 7 laps [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:19 clubforce

11:19

VirginRacing:

Lucas leapfrogs the hrts and FAU but stil a gap to timo [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:19 VirginRacing

11:20

OfficialMGP:

10mins left of P1... Nico's out and Michael driving out now. P6 & P9 at the moment. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:20 OfficialMGP

11:22

VirginRacing:

@tux1234 they don't. Probably a sign we have more downforce from the new package :-) [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:22 VirginRacing

11:24

NewsOnF1:

Just over 5 minutes remain and Vettel remains quickest ahead of Hamilton and Kubica

Friday July 9, 2010 11:24 NewsOnF1

11:26

VirginRacing:

Green light for timo with a higher ride height. Should get a couple of laps. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:26 VirginRacing

11:27

NewsOnF1:

All cars are on the track with just 3 minutes to go

Friday July 9, 2010 11:27 NewsOnF1

11:30

InsideFerrari:

Runs completed by both drivers, again with a practice start. Fernando is 13th and Felipe 17th. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:30 InsideFerrari

11:30

NewsOnF1:

Session over, awaiting final lap times

Friday July 9, 2010 11:30 NewsOnF1

11:31

InsideFerrari:

The whole session was dedicated to the comparison of different configurations and new components [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:31 InsideFerrari

11:31

OfficialMGP:

End of P1... Nico P6 1:33.318 21 laps, Michael P9 1:33.955 18 laps [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:31 OfficialMGP

11:32

NewsOnF1:

Top 10: Vettel, Hamilton, Kubica, Webber, Sutil, Rosberg, Hulkenberg, Button, Schumacher and Barrichello

Friday July 9, 2010 11:32 NewsOnF1

11:34

rf1paddockpass:

Good session, lot of work done already today. Robert was 3rd fastest and Vitaly 12th. Feedback on cars is encouraging. [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:34 rf1paddockpass

11:34

NewsOnF1:

11th to 24th: Buemi, Petrov, Alonso, di Resta, Kobayashi, de la Rosa, Massa, Alguersuari, Kovalainen, Glock, di Grassi, Chandhok, Fauzy and Yamamoto

Friday July 9, 2010 11:34 NewsOnF1

11:40

VirginRacing:

@kennywinnit will do :-) [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:40 VirginRacing

11:41

TheFifthDriver:

P1 of Santander British Grand Prix is over - check the Race 1.1b at 2pm for more live commentary from P2 at Silverstone! www.mclaren.com [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:41 TheFifthDriver

11:46

VirginRacing:

@Lindsey1971 Glad you made it through the traffic! [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:46 VirginRacing

11:48

VirginRacing:

@JackHammer92 Glad you like it. It might go orange soon though! [via Twitter]

Friday July 9, 2010 11:48 VirginRacing

11:49

VirginRacing:

@Alexandra_1608 They coped well ;-) [via Twitter]