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2010 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

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Qualifying

Japanese Formula One Grand Prix - Qualifying

(10/09/2010)

1:55

NewsOnF1:

Qualifying from Suzuka is scheduled to start in 5 minutes however there are reports that the start for qualifying will be delayed by 30 minutes due to the heavy rain

Saturday October 9, 2010 1:55 NewsOnF1

1:56

NewsOnF1:

Yes it is now confirmed that the start will be delayed by 30 minutes

Saturday October 9, 2010 1:56 NewsOnF1

2:02

WilliamsF1Team:

My fave pic of the weekend so far...

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:02 WilliamsF1Team

2:02

NewsOnF1:

The situation will be reviewed in 20 minutes to decide whether qualifying would start or be further delayed

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:02 NewsOnF1

2:03

MikeGascoyne:

All those who have got up early and have no action to watch send in some questions, I have time to answer them after all [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:03 MikeGascoyne

2:03

rubarrichello:

@bruno_vicaria to dentro hahaha [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:03 rubarrichello

2:04

NewsOnF1:

If the session continues to be delayed until it is no longer driveable due to poor light, the session will be held tomorrow at 10 am local time

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:04 NewsOnF1

2:04

H_Kovalainen:

Should be qualifying now but too much rain... #fb [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:04 H_Kovalainen

2:05

MikeGascoyne:

Options if no qualifying are a session tomorrow at 10.00pm, then either in entry number order or current championship order [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:05 MikeGascoyne

2:05

WilliamsF1Team:

Our garage right now...hope they don't suddenly send the track green

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:05 WilliamsF1Team

2:06

MikeGascoyne:

@soimightbewrong Yes [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:06 MikeGascoyne

2:08

H_Kovalainen:

RT @MikeGascoyne: Options if no qualifying are a session tomorrow at 10.00pm, then either in entry number order or current championship ... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:08 H_Kovalainen

2:08

NewsOnF1:

Rain continues to fall at Suzuka

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:08 NewsOnF1

2:09

InsideFerrari:

No action in the garage but everyone is ready to start all the operations if there will be the green light from FIA in ten minutes. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:09 InsideFerrari

2:09

MikeGascoyne:

@Tantfarbrorn Certainly aim to be scoring points from the start next season [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:09 MikeGascoyne

2:09

InsideFerrari:

Anyway, there is a very high chance of a further postponement... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:09 InsideFerrari

2:10

MikeGascoyne:

@Kandol20 Increasing the ride height helps if the aquaplaning is on the floor but not if the tyres are also aquaplaning [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:10 MikeGascoyne

2:10

MikeGascoyne:

Race is predicted to be dry so will keep a dry setup, drop off some front wing to help with the wet balance [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:10 MikeGascoyne

2:11

MikeGascoyne:

@garcalo Drivers should be experienced enough in F1 to cope [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:11 MikeGascoyne

2:12

MikeGascoyne:

Safety car going out for an inspection, expect another delay [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:12 MikeGascoyne

2:13

rf1paddockpass:

Safety car back out for another inspection [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:13 rf1paddockpass

2:13

MikeGascoyne:

@MarkvanRossumF1 Depends what for [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:13 MikeGascoyne

2:13

VirginRacing:

timo and Lucas on two different channels [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:13 VirginRacing

2:14

InsideFerrari:

@lookingspiffy This is not a bad idea.Seriously speaking, we have to remain focussed: everything can change quickly in similar circumstances [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:14 InsideFerrari

2:14

InsideFerrari:

@edosel not at all [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:14 InsideFerrari

2:14

InsideFerrari:

@caio_liima we will do qualifying tomorrow morning as in 2004 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:14 InsideFerrari

2:14

MikeGascoyne:

@dcs01 That's the plan [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:14 MikeGascoyne

2:15

NewsOnF1:

Safety car going onto the track, rain is falling heavily

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:15 NewsOnF1

2:15

redbullf1spy:

As you can see. It's still raining. And now the boys in the garage have taken to making boats...

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:15 redbullf1spy

2:15

MikeGascoyne:

@L4rko Drivers waiting in the back of the garage [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:15 MikeGascoyne

2:15

InsideFerrari:

The safety- car is running so at least the spectators can see something... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:15 InsideFerrari

2:16

MikeGascoyne:

@B3NN4H As the cars go into parc ferme after qualy have to set the gear ratios for the predicted dry race [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:16 MikeGascoyne

2:17

clubforce:

The safety car is out on track conducting an assessment. Conditions don't seem to have improved but we wait for the decision... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:17 clubforce

2:17

MikeGascoyne:

@RomanceNovelist Would think so, hopefully with more sponsors [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:17 MikeGascoyne

2:18

NewsOnF1:

The safety car returns to the pits

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:18 NewsOnF1

2:18

OfficialMGP:

Walking on sunshine blasting out in the garage at the moment... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:18 OfficialMGP

2:18

NewsOnF1:

It is very wet on the track

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:18 NewsOnF1

2:18

MikeGascoyne:

@scienceduck Briefs, got to have an element of control [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:18 MikeGascoyne

2:19

MikeGascoyne:

@soimightbewrong Not as much as some like to claim [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:19 MikeGascoyne

2:20

MikeGascoyne:

Start delayed to 15:00, no surprise there [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:20 MikeGascoyne

2:20

VirginRacing:

not often you see a paddock this deserted. We startied our 15 min countdown but delayed until 15:00 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:20 VirginRacing

2:20

OfficialMGP:

Further delay till 1500... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:20 OfficialMGP

2:21

rf1paddockpass:

Following another track inspection, Q1 has now been delayed until 15:00 with further notification at 14:50 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:21 rf1paddockpass

2:22

NewsOnF1:

The start of qualifying is now set for 3 PM local time pending track conditions

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:22 NewsOnF1

2:22

InsideFerrari:

Session postponed until 3.00, further notification at 2.50 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:22 InsideFerrari

2:23

clubforce:

Quali delayed again until 1500hrs. This assess-delay process will continue until 1600hrs and then it will be abandoned until tomorrow. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:23 clubforce

2:23

MikeGascoyne:

@ZiggyF1 Only go into parc ferme when they go on track for Q1 so if no qualy cars will not be in Parc ferme overnight [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:23 MikeGascoyne

2:23

OfficialMGP:

Nico's in the FIA press conference at the moment with Mark, Heikki, Vitaly & Nick...

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:23 OfficialMGP

2:24

ToroRossoSpy:

Qualify delayed to 3. Yeah, right, in your dreams. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:24 ToroRossoSpy

2:24

OfficialMGP:

Ross having a chat to the BBC's Martin Brundle about the conditions...

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:24 OfficialMGP

2:24

InsideFerrari:

Some boats are floating down to the pit-lane... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:24 InsideFerrari

2:25

MikeGascoyne:

Again hate to bring bad news but our weather radar pediction for the next 2 hours is getting even worse, no let up in the rain at all [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:25 MikeGascoyne

2:27

MikeGascoyne:

Really sad for the fans as they are so enthusiatic here and its really miserable. Hope they're all coming tomorrow and we put on a good show [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:27 MikeGascoyne

2:28

MikeGascoyne:

Chief engineer Jody Eggington is on the Pit Wall typing up his race report from today, not the longest or most difficult job [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:28 MikeGascoyne

2:29

MikeGascoyne:

@buffdesign Not allowed [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:29 MikeGascoyne

2:30

MikeGascoyne:

@Ish_AB Green track is one with no rubber on it from the tyres so has less grip [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:30 MikeGascoyne

2:31

MikeGascoyne:

@stevemcmahon Stressful is trying to answer all the questions coming in, motorracing is simply compared to this [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:31 MikeGascoyne

2:32

MikeGascoyne:

@highdigi in 2004 we had qualy on sunday morning after a typhoon came through on the saturday [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:32 MikeGascoyne

2:32

MikeGascoyne:

@hcuk Varies enoumously circuit to circuit [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:32 MikeGascoyne

2:33

OfficialMGP:

RT @5LiveF1: @antdavidson has just died of boredom!!

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:33 OfficialMGP

2:33

MikeGascoyne:

@smiling_sarah There was one race this morning [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:33 MikeGascoyne

2:33

MikeGascoyne:

@McLarenBoy wait [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:33 MikeGascoyne

2:34

MikeGascoyne:

@VeedubGeezer Yes, announcement coming soon [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:34 MikeGascoyne

2:35

MikeGascoyne:

@formule1fans We use both the one supplied to the teams and local radar stations as well [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:35 MikeGascoyne

2:36

rubarrichello:

isso aqui vai longe...tao longe q deve sair só amanha de manha...rsss [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:36 rubarrichello

2:36

ToroRossoSpy:

"dosyaburi" Just been told this is correct Japanese word for raining cats and dogs. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:36 ToroRossoSpy

2:37

MikeGascoyne:

@a_f1podcast Using charcoal and a slate, he is a little bit old fashioned [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:37 MikeGascoyne

2:37

MikeGascoyne:

@kanarle means the same thing to me [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:37 MikeGascoyne

2:38

The_Real_JB:

Raining hard here at Suzuka, and it doesn't seem like it's going to stop any time soon! Feel for all u guys back in Europe that r up early! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:38 The_Real_JB

2:38

MikeGascoyne:

@NicMackenzie probably 10.00 am our time [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:38 MikeGascoyne

2:39

NewsOnF1:

Rain continues to fall in Suzuka

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:39 NewsOnF1

2:39

The_Real_JB:

@F1_Girl Twitter! ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:39 The_Real_JB

2:39

MikeGascoyne:

@Andrewlongman Very proud, as a norfolk lad who grew up and went to scholl just down the road from the factory [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:39 MikeGascoyne

2:40

MikeGascoyne:

Having to resort to Lotus Racing energy drink to keep the spirits up. Don't think anyone here believes this will happen [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:40 MikeGascoyne

2:40

The_Real_JB:

@chrisjtaylor85 It's been suggested but i forgot my swimming goggles back in Tokyo! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:40 The_Real_JB

2:42

The_Real_JB:

@Vittoriaaaaa Up at 1:40 or haven't slept yet!? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:42 The_Real_JB

2:44

MikeGascoyne:

Safety car getting ready for another lap. Don't really see the point but i suppose you have to go through the motions [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:44 MikeGascoyne

2:44

MikeGascoyne:

I do feel sorry for the race officials as they are stuck between a rock and a hard place, cannot win no matter what they do [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:44 MikeGascoyne

2:44

The_Real_JB:

Ok ok!! feel sorry for everyone around the world who is blurry eyed today from sleep deprivation! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:44 The_Real_JB

2:45

NewsOnF1:

Safety car back out but the conditions haven't improved

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:45 NewsOnF1

2:45

MikeGascoyne:

@ekanchanawat No problem at all, we always use to do a sunday morning warm up in the past [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:45 MikeGascoyne

2:46

MikeGascoyne:

Standing water in corners 2-5 just getting worse and worse [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:46 MikeGascoyne

2:47

rubarrichello:

@alexbarrosrider vou jogar boliche e ja volto...hahaha [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:47 rubarrichello

2:47

VirginRacing:

Lucas and timo playing poker while we wait to hear about quali #F1 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:47 VirginRacing

2:50

OfficialMGP:

Safety car back out... the result is somewhat predictable! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:50 OfficialMGP

2:51

rf1paddockpass:

Q1 is delayed until 15:30 - more news expected at 15:20 local time [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:51 rf1paddockpass

2:51

clubforce:

Quali delayed again until 1530. Next assessment at 1520 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:51 clubforce

2:51

InsideFerrari:

Another postponement until 3.30... Further information from race control at 3.20.... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:51 InsideFerrari

2:51

OfficialMGP:

The start is unsurprisingly delayed again for a further 30mins [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:51 OfficialMGP

2:53

NewsOnF1:

Start of qualifying delayed until at least 3:30 PM local time. It looks more likely that qualifying will be re-scheduled for Sunday morning

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:53 NewsOnF1

2:54

InsideFerrari:

@righedicorsa good decision [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:54 InsideFerrari

2:56

VirginRacing:

@brackleysean goodnight mate! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:56 VirginRacing

2:56

VirginRacing:

Thanks. Just trying to be entertaining! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:56 VirginRacing

2:57

InsideFerrari:

@Nit01 I can remember something with the medical car in Brazil around 2001 or 2002... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:57 InsideFerrari

2:58

InsideFerrari:

@Pelon_gb Do you remember Fuji 2007? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:58 InsideFerrari

2:58

rubarrichello:

@barrica11 pode ir tranquilo [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:58 rubarrichello

2:59

VirginRacing:

the Italian tv monitor as Lucas is interviewed [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:59 VirginRacing

2:59

MikeGascoyne:

Well just got soaked thanks to the BBC and now another hour to sit on the pit wall in wet clothes, the glamour of F1. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 2:59 MikeGascoyne

3:00

WilliamsF1Team:

Adam helping Italian TV fill the gaps during delayed quali

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:00 WilliamsF1Team

3:02

VirginRacing:

Lucas looks like he is winning [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:02 VirginRacing

3:05

OfficialMGP:

Our boat gets a helping hand down the pit lane river by a leaf blower!

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:05 OfficialMGP

3:06

MikeGascoyne:

Seems the BBC have stopped broadcasting after getting me soaked, lightweights. Keep here for updates. By the way its still raining [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:06 MikeGascoyne

3:07

MikeGascoyne:

@Aleka25Rus Sure it will go ahead [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:07 MikeGascoyne

3:07

NewsOnF1:

Rain continues to fall at Suzuka

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:07 NewsOnF1

3:07

MikeGascoyne:

@simatt26 I'll have a pint of what you're drinking mate [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:07 MikeGascoyne

3:08

OfficialMGP:

Oh dear... someone on the pit wall has found an iPod... the tunes coming across the radio are dubious to say the least... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:08 OfficialMGP

3:09

rubarrichello:

nada é oficial ainda mas acho q só sai amanha de manha mesmo.Classificaçao deve ser as 10am e a corrida as 15hs locais. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:09 rubarrichello

3:10

rubarrichello:

it is not official but I think we will only qualify tomorrow morning at 10am...Race still at 3pm local time [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:10 rubarrichello

3:10

MikeGascoyne:

Now starting to get dark as well so the end can't be far away. No chance of it happening i'm afraid [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:10 MikeGascoyne

3:11

OfficialMGP:

@SarahAnnGreen Gary's here but he's busy getting the MotoGP feed sorted :-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:11 OfficialMGP

3:11

MikeGascoyne:

@andrewbensonf1 getting a lot of stick for pulling the coverage mate [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:11 MikeGascoyne

3:13

InsideFerrari:

Safety-car deployed!! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:13 InsideFerrari

3:13

MikeGascoyne:

Safety car out again, surely this has to be the last inspection and common sense will prevail [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:13 MikeGascoyne

3:14

VirginRacing:

@shanbedd well it's not officially off yet! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:14 VirginRacing

3:14

MikeGascoyne:

@Formula1Paddock How rude..... Actually a massive 5' 3in [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:14 MikeGascoyne

3:15

MikeGascoyne:

@kazb711 just tweeted as 5'3in, those last 2 are important to me [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:15 MikeGascoyne

3:16

MikeGascoyne:

Chief engineer Jody now on Korea build spec document, really time to give up [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:16 MikeGascoyne

3:16

NewsOnF1:

Many in the paddock are now sure that qualifying will be re-scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:16 NewsOnF1

3:16

InsideFerrari:

It is getting dark... The safety-car has the lights on.... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:16 InsideFerrari

3:17

rf1paddockpass:

Once more, the safery car is out on track to inspect. Still the same amount of rain by the looks of it. Will keep you posted shortly [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:17 rf1paddockpass

3:17

InsideFerrari:

Let's bet > there will a further delay until 4 pm... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:17 InsideFerrari

3:17

VirginRacing:

@datenhamster we already ran one before lunch [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:17 VirginRacing

3:17

InsideFerrari:

@Pelon_gb No, it was late September... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:17 InsideFerrari

3:18

VirginRacing:

@SimonF1twit definitely ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:18 VirginRacing

3:18

InsideFerrari:

Q posponed until Sunday!!! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:18 InsideFerrari

3:19

OfficialMGP:

Quali postponed till Sunday! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:19 OfficialMGP

3:19

NewsOnF1:

Safety car doing another lap but the conditions aren't improving

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:19 NewsOnF1

3:19

InsideFerrari:

Schedule will follow shortly... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:19 InsideFerrari

3:19

MikeGascoyne:

All over, qualifying postponed until tomorrow, will let you know what time when I know. Thanks for all the messages and questions [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:19 MikeGascoyne

3:19

clubforce:

Quali delayed until sunday! Stewards decision to follow shortly [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:19 clubforce

3:20

MikeGascoyne:

Hope to see you all tomorrow for some action. Off to dry off and draw up plans for tomorrow [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:20 MikeGascoyne

3:20

NewsOnF1:

It is now confirmed that qualifying will be run on Sunday morning, probably at 10 am. Awaiting confirmation on the start time

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:20 NewsOnF1

3:20

rf1paddockpass:

Qualifying postponed until tomorrow Sunday - more information to follow as soon as we can [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:20 rf1paddockpass

3:24

H_Kovalainen:

Shame about the weather but it was the only decision to postpone the quali. I hope all the fans turn up tomorrow for a busy day! #fb [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:24 H_Kovalainen

3:27

redbullf1spy:

The team applauded the fans in the stands who'd been here all afternoon... only for Quali to be postponed until tomorrow. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:27 redbullf1spy

3:28

MikeGascoyne:

Session debrief about to start.. And its over, not much to say. Starting to plan for tomorrow but will depend on the weather [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:28 MikeGascoyne

3:28

LucasdiGrassi:

Qualy tomorrow. Classificacao pro GP Suzuka amanha so. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:28 LucasdiGrassi

3:29

MikeGascoyne:

Can honestly say we didn't make any mistakes today!!!! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:29 MikeGascoyne

3:32

MikeGascoyne:

Track inspection tomorrow at 9.30 local and qualifying at 10.00. Just announced by the FIA [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:32 MikeGascoyne

3:36

MikeGascoyne:

Looks like it will be a wet or damp qualifying tomorrow morning and maybe a dry race [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:36 MikeGascoyne

3:38

NewsOnF1:

FIA confirms qualifying will start at 10 am local time. That will be 1 am GMT

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:38 NewsOnF1

3:40

InsideFerrari:

Qualifyings will take place tomorrow at 10 am [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:40 InsideFerrari

3:41

clubforce:

Qualifying will now be at 10:00 - 11:00 on Sunday. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:41 clubforce

3:41	[Standby] Qualifying for the Japanese GP has been re-scheduled to 10 am local time on Sunday (1 am GMT) due to heavy rain. Our coverage will resume then

3:43

LucasdiGrassi:

Qualy tomorrow 10am Japan time. I think it will still be wet. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:43 LucasdiGrassi

3:46

redbullf1spy:

Quali will be at 10am tomorrow. Providing the blessed rain stops, clearly. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:46 redbullf1spy

3:46

InsideFerrari:

@Stefanauss with ifs it is difficult to deal..... Let's stick with the facts :-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:46 InsideFerrari

3:47

ToroRossoSpy:

qualify at 10 tomorrow, 3am CET, early start for all of us then. Still meant to be wet tomorrow morning. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:47 ToroRossoSpy

3:49

ToroRossoSpy:

la qualifica sara' domani mattina alle 10, quindi sveglia all'alba per noi ma per voi in italia sara' ancora peggio: 3 del mattino!!! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:49 ToroRossoSpy

3:51

InsideFerrari:

JPN - Qualifying washed out and put back to Sunday [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 3:51 InsideFerrari

4:12

MikeGascoyne:

Can actually report it is raining much harder than in qualifying. Hard to believe iknow but true [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:12 MikeGascoyne

4:14

InsideFerrari:

JPN - Ten o’clock tomorrow [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:14 InsideFerrari

4:20

InsideFerrari:

Still raining on Suzuka.... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:20 InsideFerrari

4:24

realTimoGlock:

To much rain for qualy but time for quick pokergame http://moby.to/5bjlr4 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:24 realTimoGlock

4:25

InsideFerrari:

@marytaly We do hope it as well! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:25 InsideFerrari

4:26

VirginRacing:

@dumbreck_fan gaming, not gambling ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:26 VirginRacing

4:27

VirginRacing:

@CaptainCombes Just very, very wet... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:27 VirginRacing

4:27

VirginRacing:

@TheatreCameo Thanks :-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:27 VirginRacing

4:28

VirginRacing:

@Merinschumi It's sailed off and we didn't take a pic :-( [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:28 VirginRacing

4:28

The_Real_JB:

Quali is postponed until tomorrow. Busy evening trying to work out a plan for Sunday but first I've got a couple of interviews. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:28 The_Real_JB

4:28

VirginRacing:

@aka_robyn Pretty sure we did it before red bull, but they got the coverage. No point now! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:28 VirginRacing

4:30

VirginRacing:

This is definitely the quietest Saturday this season. No engines running as we put the press release together. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:30 VirginRacing

4:31

InsideFerrari:

@edt83 No, race will start at 3 pm, as scheduled [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:31 InsideFerrari

4:34

InsideFerrari:

JPN - Domenicali: “A shame for the fans in the stands” [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:34 InsideFerrari

4:46

H_Kovalainen:

Our boat was good just waiting for the track to open that's why it was not moving! #fb [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:46 H_Kovalainen

4:54

MikeGascoyne:

@Philhutchings bring it on, we love it [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:54 MikeGascoyne

4:55

MikeGascoyne:

If I had seen how good heikki's boat was a year ago I probably would not have signed him [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:55 MikeGascoyne

4:57

MikeGascoyne:

Then again, if he had seen how good my car was he probably would not have wanted to drive it [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 4:57 MikeGascoyne

5:08

VirginRacing:

@nathenmcvittie We normally have time to look at the cars in between, so it'll be a rush. No benefit from being still warm though [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 5:08 VirginRacing

5:14

VirginRacing:

The report of today's free practice and non-qualifying is up on www.virginracing.com #f1 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 5:14 VirginRacing

5:43

VirginRacing:

@SauberRG Congrats are certainly in order ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 5:43 VirginRacing

5:43

VirginRacing:

@KingMeltman We want the rain to continue ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 5:43 VirginRacing

5:57

InsideFerrari:

Still raining on Suzuka.... 6 pm... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 5:57 InsideFerrari

5:57

InsideFerrari:

@shanil7 No, because we were celebrating a 1-2 for Scuderia Ferrari... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 5:57 InsideFerrari

6:04

InsideFerrari:

@shanil7 No, not at all!! Someone else should be ashamed... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 6:04 InsideFerrari

6:12

InsideFerrari:

@shanil7 SOmeone outside from Ferrari... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 6:12 InsideFerrari

6:18

InsideFerrari:

@shanil7 If there's someone boring it's you. Your attitude vs. Ferrari shows that you don't like so why don't you do something different? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 6:18 InsideFerrari

6:24

InsideFerrari:

@zaviali You know, enough is enough!! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 6:24 InsideFerrari

6:25

InsideFerrari:

@GemaLaNena Ah, if we cannot run qualifying we will start the race in numerical order, so Ferrari will be 7th and 8th, Button in pole! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 6:25 InsideFerrari

6:32

InsideFerrari:

Scuderia Ferrari in mourning after ambush in Afghanistan [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 6:32 InsideFerrari

6:55

rf1paddockpass:

News: 2010 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying postponed until Sunday 10 October http://bit.ly/c2XUay -Visit renaultf1.com [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 6:55 rf1paddockpass

7:25

InsideFerrari:

@hemantmakhijani what? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 7:25 InsideFerrari

7:27

InsideFerrari:

@twincklet Four Italian soldiers were killled in an ambush this morning in Afghanistan [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 7:27 InsideFerrari

7:27

InsideFerrari:

@paulmansfield1 this is the rule... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 7:27 InsideFerrari

7:50

InsideFerrari:

@Ferrarifan84 No, it is not raining at the moment... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 7:50 InsideFerrari

8:10

InsideFerrari:

Five position penalty for Hamilton, who had to replace the gearbox [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 8:10 InsideFerrari

8:11

InsideFerrari:

@d_plazav We do not want to disclose this information, sorry... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 8:11 InsideFerrari

8:13

InsideFerrari:

@hemantmakhijani http://bit.ly/c0LAgw [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 8:13 InsideFerrari

8:40

InsideFerrari:

JPN - One day one lap [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 8:40 InsideFerrari

8:43

H_Kovalainen:

We are working out in Japanese gym, there's some kind of combat class going on, maybe I should join it... #fb http://plixi.com/p/49566711 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 8:43 H_Kovalainen

10:06

BSenna:

Just one lap all day on saturday. Very wet and a little boring for everyone [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:06 BSenna

10:07

BSenna:

Uma voltinha só o sábado todo. Muita água na pista e um dia chato para todos [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:07 BSenna

10:07

BSenna:

Qualifying sunday morning now. If rain ever stops [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:07 BSenna

10:08

BSenna:

A classificação ficou para domingo, e isso se parar de chover [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:08 BSenna

10:08

BSenna:

Looking forward to my first race at suzuka though! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:08 BSenna

10:08

BSenna:

Ansioso pela minha primeira corrida em Suzuka! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:08 BSenna

10:12

VirginRacing:

@dumbreck_fan hi Tomoko. Marc and I tried to find you but no luck. Have a great day tomorrow! Hope to see you? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:12 VirginRacing

10:13

BSenna:

A boat in the pitlane 20 mins before qualifying!! Very Rainy.. Um barquinho no pitlane 20 minutos antes do qualig

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:13 BSenna

10:15

BSenna:

A boat in the pitlane 20 mins before qualifying!! Very Rainy.. Um barquinho no pitlane 20 minutos antes do qualif

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:15 BSenna

10:23

BSenna:

A boat in the pitlane 20 mins before qualifying!! Very Rainy.. Um barquinho no pitlane 20 minutos antes do qualif

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:23 BSenna

10:31

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Suzuka race blog with Alistair 'Spag' Weston, No.1 mechanic on Michael’s car http://bit.ly/aP3xVj [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:31 OfficialMGP

10:31

BSenna:

A boat in the pitlane 20 mins before qualifying!! Very Rainy.Um barquinho no pitlane 20 minutos antes do qualy! Ch

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:31 BSenna

10:36

BSenna:

A boat in the pitlane 20 mins before qualifying!! Very Rainy.

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:36 BSenna

10:44

BSenna:

Um barquinho no pitlane 20 minutos antes do qualifying!Chovendo demais...

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 10:44 BSenna

7:31

clubforce:

Pitstop practice before sunday qualifying. Note the sunny conditions...a change from yesterday!!

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 7:31 clubforce

7:33

clubforce:

The view from our pitwall today

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 7:33 clubforce

8:13

VirginRacing:

@TristecRacing Good effort mate! Don't forget quali ;-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:13 VirginRacing

8:15

VirginRacing:

@Carlitox_F1 You'll never get an F1 driver to admit they didn't win at cards ;-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:15 VirginRacing

8:17

VirginRacing:

Thanks to BBC technical team for giving me a lift in this morning - much appreciated :-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:17 VirginRacing

8:24

VirginRacing:

@kayels Can't remember what Kimi's looks like ;-) Timo has three helmet designs, and Lucas is mainly green/white [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:24 VirginRacing

8:25

VirginRacing:

Yesterday's photos are up on http://on.fb.me/cVEbTa [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:25 VirginRacing

8:30

MikeGascoyne:

Morning from a sunny and warm pitlane, track drying up very quickly and no chance of any more rain [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:30 MikeGascoyne

8:35

rf1paddockpass:

Sunny morning, thousands of fans in Suzuka. Looking forward to qualy and the race!

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:35 rf1paddockpass

8:39

TheFifthDriver:

Some rare relaxation time for Jenson & Lewis during a qualifying session!

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:39 TheFifthDriver

8:40

redbullf1spy:

RT @erok: @redbullf1spy just in...Im sending the new aero package for #Suzuka. Make sure it gets bolted on!

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:40 redbullf1spy

8:41

redbullf1spy:

Ahead of the longest day (ever) the sun is shining... [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:41 redbullf1spy

8:46

InsideFerrari:

The sun is shining on Suzuka! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:46 InsideFerrari

8:51

ToroRossoSpy:

Qualifying soon: just like the good old days when we had a warm up session on race morning. Used to be the best way to mess up a race car. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:51 ToroRossoSpy

8:51

LucasdiGrassi:

Suzuka track still wet. This is the pic taken 5min ago. http://plixi.com/p/49696255 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:51 LucasdiGrassi

8:51

LucasdiGrassi:

RT @LucasdiGrassi: Promocao só para o Brasil: mande sua opiniao em como deixar a F1 mais ecologicamente correta. Coloque o #F1Eco no tweet. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:51 LucasdiGrassi

8:52

LucasdiGrassi:

O vencedor leva Viseira do GP do Japao e uma camiseta da Virgin Racing. Valido um tweet por pessoa. De RT e participe. Resultado dia 11/10 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:52 LucasdiGrassi

8:57

VirginRacing:

@ColmF1_LMFM It's drying rapidly so Q2 is pretty much out of reach... [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:57 VirginRacing

8:57

VirginRacing:

@x_elly_ Sunny. No rain expected :-( [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:57 VirginRacing

8:57

VirginRacing:

@kaddyalonso Thanks - enjoy ;-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:57 VirginRacing

8:58

VirginRacing:

@TristecRacing Ah, why didn't I think you might be there celebrating ;-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:58 VirginRacing

8:58

VirginRacing:

@SergeHonderdos Sunny, drying track... [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:58 VirginRacing

8:59

VirginRacing:

@jelly_rabbit So are we ;-) unlikely though :-( [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:59 VirginRacing

8:59

VirginRacing:

@huds601 Yes, it'll be dry I think [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:59 VirginRacing

8:59

VirginRacing:

@x_elly_ thanks [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 8:59 VirginRacing

9:02

TheFifthDriver:

Lewis took the whole team bowling at the Suzuka Circuit bowl last night! Here's Martin giving Lewis some tips!

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:02 TheFifthDriver

9:03

TheFifthDriver:

... and here's a dynamic Paddy 'Padoy' Lowe bowling his final spare to beat Gary 'Gany' Paffett by just two points

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:03 TheFifthDriver

9:05

TheFifthDriver:

The team bowling at Suzuka Circuit Bowl. What a great evening!

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:05 TheFifthDriver

9:07

InsideFerrari:

@anujkhater Yes [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:07 InsideFerrari

9:07

redbullf1spy:

Could you all please wish Daniel the best for his second race in Barcelona later today? Come on... http://bit.ly/cY2akE [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:07 redbullf1spy

9:07

InsideFerrari:

@bigmansam45 The track is drying quickly... [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:07 InsideFerrari

9:08

InsideFerrari:

@lincoln1981 No rain expected [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:08 InsideFerrari

9:13

VirginRacing:

Drying and sunny but track likely to be slippery

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:13 VirginRacing

9:17

VirginRacing:

@SergeHonderdos Can't see us running anything but slicks as we are not expecting standing water. But it'll be slippery... [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:17 VirginRacing

9:17

VirginRacing:

@JackHammer92 Hope it's worthwhile! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:17 VirginRacing

9:25

VirginRacing:

@TivReidy We'll try to keep you updated on Henry's activities ;-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:25 VirginRacing

9:31

ToroRossoSpy:

30 mins to go. Sunshine and wind but the track refuses to dry. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:31 ToroRossoSpy

9:35

OfficialMGP:

A beautiful sunny morning here in Suzuka for qualifying which starts in 25mins! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:35 OfficialMGP

9:38

MikeGascoyne:

Track still damp in patches but drying quickly [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:38 MikeGascoyne

9:38

OfficialMGP:

Michael gets a look at our boys' boat during 'qualifying' yesterday!

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:38 OfficialMGP

9:38

InsideFerrari:

@anujkhater slick, the track is dry [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:38 InsideFerrari

9:50

rf1paddockpass:

Not long now before qualy

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:50 rf1paddockpass

9:51

VirginRacing:

All ready and relaxed here

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:51 VirginRacing

9:52

InsideFerrari:

Less than 10 minutes to the start of this unusual Sunday morning qualifying session [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:52 InsideFerrari

9:53

NewsOnF1:

Qualifying from Japan starts in 8 minutes

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:53 NewsOnF1

9:53

NewsOnF1:

The track is damp but is drying. No more rain forecast

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:53 NewsOnF1

9:54

InsideFerrari:

The track looks dry everywhere [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:54 InsideFerrari

9:56

InsideFerrari:

@rcampos86 For sure it is the same for everyone :-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:56 InsideFerrari

9:56

NewsOnF1:

Air temperature is at 25 degrees while track temperature at 27 degrees

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:56 NewsOnF1

9:58

VirginRacing:

Lucas reading back the diff, mixture, clutch settings etc to hutch. Otherwise all quiet [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:58 VirginRacing

9:58

NewsOnF1:

Red Bull are expected to continue their domination of the weekend while Hamilton has had a bad weekend so far having crashed on Friday and forced to change the gearbox on his car which will drop him 5 places on the grid

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:58 NewsOnF1

9:59

WilliamsF1Team:

Good luck to the lovely lee mckenzie who's anchoring bbc's coverage this w/e. Quali just about 2 start

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:59 WilliamsF1Team

9:59

InsideFerrari:

One minute to the start [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:59 InsideFerrari

9:59

VirginRacing:

It doesn't feel like quali. Normally there's a change between practice and q1 as everything is moved back from pitlane. Today it's just go. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:59 VirginRacing

9:59

rf1paddockpass:

Less than a minute before the green light. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 9:59 rf1paddockpass

10:00

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Q1 is on! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:00 OfficialMGP

10:00

InsideFerrari:

Green light [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:00 InsideFerrari

10:00

NewsOnF1:

First Qualifying session underway

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:00 NewsOnF1

10:00

ToroRossoSpy:

luce verde,si parte alle 10 del 10/10/10...che porti bene??? :-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:00 ToroRossoSpy

10:00

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly is the first driver on the track for a first run [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:00 rf1paddockpass

10:01

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens buckles up for the start of Q1

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:01 WilliamsF1Team

10:01

clubforce:

Qualifying is now live. Are you watching? [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:01 clubforce

10:02

NewsOnF1:

The track is mainly dry but the grip is very low

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:02 NewsOnF1

10:02

rf1paddockpass:

Track temp 28, air temp 25C - dry, sunny weather [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:02 rf1paddockpass

10:02

WilliamsF1Team:

Good luck to the lovely lee mckenzie who's anchoring bbc's coverage this w/e. Quali just about 2 start

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:02 WilliamsF1Team

10:03

InsideFerrari:

Felipe just went out for his first run on hard tyres [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:03 InsideFerrari

10:03

NewsOnF1:

The 2 Red Bulls, Alonso and Kubica are still in their pits

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:03 NewsOnF1

10:03

NewsOnF1:

Petrov sets a 1:38.957

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:03 NewsOnF1

10:03

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly first driver to put in a time with 1.38.957 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:03 rf1paddockpass

10:04

NewsOnF1:

Hulkenberg fastest with a 1:35.352

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:04 NewsOnF1

10:04

NewsOnF1:

Buemi is on the softer compound already

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:04 NewsOnF1

10:05

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens buckles up for the start of Q1

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:05 WilliamsF1Team

10:05

NewsOnF1:

Now Sutil is quickest with a 1:34.963

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:05 NewsOnF1

10:05

NewsOnF1:

Button and Hamilton go back to the pits

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:05 NewsOnF1

10:06

WilliamsF1Team:

The Hulk is the first of our drivers to go out in Q1, swiftly followed by Rubens

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:06 WilliamsF1Team

10:06

InsideFerrari:

Fernando did the same now [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:06 InsideFerrari

10:06

NewsOnF1:

The track continues to get quicker. Barrichello now quickest with a 1:32.858

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:06 NewsOnF1

10:06

OfficialMGP:

#F1 First flying lap for Michael 1.33.236 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:06 OfficialMGP

10:06

NewsOnF1:

Hulkenberg in second ahead of Schumacher and Massa

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:06 NewsOnF1

10:07

clubforce:

1m34.963 for Adrian and 1m35.071 for Tonio at the moment. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:07 clubforce

10:08

NewsOnF1:

Hulkenberg goes quickest with a 1:32.317

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:08 NewsOnF1

10:09

rf1paddockpass:

Provisional 5th position for Petrov with 1.33.304 on prime tyres [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:09 rf1paddockpass

10:09

NewsOnF1:

Barrichello improves with a 1:32.361, he is in second

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:09 NewsOnF1

10:10

NewsOnF1:

Alonso goes into 10th. The 2 McLarens and the 2 Red Bulls are on the track. Just under 10 minutes to go

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:10 NewsOnF1

10:10

clubforce:

1m33.747 and 1m33.796 for Adrian and Tonio respectively. Currently P8 and P9. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:10 clubforce

10:11

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly is back in the garage. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:11 rf1paddockpass

10:11

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.32.645 for Nico just now. P3 at the moment. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:11 OfficialMGP

10:11

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg moves into 3rd with a 1:32.645. Alonso up to 8th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:11 NewsOnF1

10:12

OfficialMGP:

#F1 8 minutes to go in Q1 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:12 OfficialMGP

10:12

NewsOnF1:

Button takes 8th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:12 NewsOnF1

10:12

rf1paddockpass:

It's now Robert's turn to leave the garage for a first run [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:12 rf1paddockpass

10:12

NewsOnF1:

Vettel goes into 6th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:12 NewsOnF1

10:12

NewsOnF1:

Alonso up into 5th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:12 NewsOnF1

10:12

InsideFerrari:

Felipe completed his first run. HIs best time is 1.32.721, currently 4th [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:12 InsideFerrari

10:13

NewsOnF1:

Kubica is on the track now

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:13 NewsOnF1

10:13

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is doing is 5th lap. He is 5th in 1.32.786 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:13 InsideFerrari

10:13

OfficialMGP:

#F1 both our guys are back in the pits [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:13 OfficialMGP

10:13

NewsOnF1:

Webber now up into 3rd

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:13 NewsOnF1

10:13

NewsOnF1:

And Vettel goes quickest with a 1:32.168

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:13 NewsOnF1

10:14

rf1paddockpass:

Another run for Vitaly about to start [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:14 rf1paddockpass

10:14

NewsOnF1:

Current top 10: Vettel, Hulkenberg, Barrichello, Webber, Rosberg, Massa, Alonso, Hamilton, Heidfeld and Schumacher

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:14 NewsOnF1

10:15

NewsOnF1:

Button moves into 8th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:15 NewsOnF1

10:15

NewsOnF1:

Button and Alonso have set identical times (1:32.786!)

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:15 NewsOnF1

10:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Back on track! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:16 OfficialMGP

10:16

NewsOnF1:

Kubica's first timed lap puts him in 13th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:16 NewsOnF1

10:17

NewsOnF1:

23 cars are on the track

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:17 NewsOnF1

10:18

NewsOnF1:

Alonso moves into 5th. The 2 Williams are mixing it with the top teams. Impressive

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:18 NewsOnF1

10:18

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is doing his second run again on hard tyres [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:18 InsideFerrari

10:18

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher up into 5th with a 1:32.513

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:18 NewsOnF1

10:19

NewsOnF1:

Final minute

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:19 NewsOnF1

10:20

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg into 3rd with a 1:32.238

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:20 NewsOnF1

10:21

NewsOnF1:

In danger is Buemi

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:21 NewsOnF1

10:21

InsideFerrari:

Q1 is finished. Fernando set the 7th fastest time in 1.32.555, Flipe the 9th in 1.32.721 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:21 InsideFerrari

10:21

rf1paddockpass:

Robert is P11 and Vitaly P13 - both drivers through to Q2 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:21 rf1paddockpass

10:21

InsideFerrari:

Vettel quickest in 1.32.0235, followed by HUL ROS BAR WEB MSC [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:21 InsideFerrari

10:22

OfficialMGP:

#F1 End of Q1. Nico P3 1.32.238, Michael P6 1.32.513. Out of Q1 BUE, TRU, KOV, DIG, GLO, SEN, YAM [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:22 OfficialMGP

10:22

NewsOnF1:

Buemi doesn't make it. He is knocked out in 18th. Trulli, Kovalainen, di Grassi, Glock, Senna and Yamamoto are also knocked out

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:22 NewsOnF1

10:22

MikeGascoyne:

Good result, best of the new teams and nearly a second in front of the Virgins. Nice and solid [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:22 MikeGascoyne

10:23

clubforce:

Adrian and Tonio both in Q2. But only just. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:23 clubforce

10:25

VirginRacing:

I think our big problem was missing out on a dry FP3, as we never got a setup for options. Waiting to hear from T&L... [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:25 VirginRacing

10:26

InsideFerrari:

Ready for Q2, Felipe is firing up now [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:26 InsideFerrari

10:26

NewsOnF1:

Q2 about to start.. Air temperature at 25 degrees while track temperature at 29 degrees

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:26 NewsOnF1

10:26

VirginRacing:

@Koookiez I don't believe there are any others at the tracks, but I believe there may be some in design [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:26 VirginRacing

10:27

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Q2 just started! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:27 OfficialMGP

10:27

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is out now. Both drivers on hard tyres [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:27 InsideFerrari

10:27

rf1paddockpass:

Green light for Q2 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:27 rf1paddockpass

10:27

VirginRacing:

@TashaDragonfly Thanks. No hugs? ;-) [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:27 VirginRacing

10:27

NewsOnF1:

Session underway and the Ferraris are first out

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:27 NewsOnF1

10:27

rf1paddockpass:

Robert just left the garage for a first run, Vitaly is now also ready [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:27 rf1paddockpass

10:29

NewsOnF1:

Everyone on the track except the two Mercedes cars

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:29 NewsOnF1

10:30

NewsOnF1:

Massa sets a 1:32.,573

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:30 NewsOnF1

10:30

NewsOnF1:

Alonso goes quickest with a 1:31.819

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:30 NewsOnF1

10:31

rf1paddockpass:

Robert 3rd fastest with 1.32.449 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:31 rf1paddockpass

10:31

NewsOnF1:

Hulkenberg goes 2nd and Kubica in 3rd

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:31 NewsOnF1

10:31

NewsOnF1:

Webber goes fastest with a 1:31.651

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:31 NewsOnF1

10:31

NewsOnF1:

Button goes second and Vettel in third

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:31 NewsOnF1

10:32

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton in 5th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:32 NewsOnF1

10:32

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg and Schumacher are on the track now

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:32 NewsOnF1

10:33

NewsOnF1:

Massa now in 9th with a 1:32.321

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:33 NewsOnF1

10:34

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly currently p11, Robert slots into p8 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:34 rf1paddockpass

10:34

InsideFerrari:

First run completed for both drivers [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:34 InsideFerrari

10:34

NewsOnF1:

Kubica takes 8th with a 1:32.080

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:34 NewsOnF1

10:34

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is 4th in 1.31.819, Felipe 9th in 1.32.321 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:34 InsideFerrari

10:34

InsideFerrari:

Webber is quickest in 1.31.455 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:34 InsideFerrari

10:35

NewsOnF1:

Webber improves in 1st with a 1:31.455. Button also improves with a 1:31.763

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:35 NewsOnF1

10:35

WilliamsF1Team:

Both drivers head out as soon as the track goes green for Q2.

[via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:35 WilliamsF1Team

10:35

OfficialMGP:

#F1 First flying lap for Nico in Q2 - 1.31.998. P7 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:35 OfficialMGP

10:35

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg in 7th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:35 NewsOnF1

10:35

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher in 10th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:35 NewsOnF1

10:36

NewsOnF1:

Massa now in 11th!

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:36 NewsOnF1

10:36

InsideFerrari:

The crew is quickly refuelling and changing the tyres on both cars, obviously switching to the softs [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:36 InsideFerrari

10:36

OfficialMGP:

#F1 First flying lap for Michael in Q2 - 1.32.314. P10 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:36 OfficialMGP

10:36

NewsOnF1:

Top 10 so far: Webber, Button, Vettel, Alonso, Hamilton, Barrichello, Rosberg, Hulkenberg, Kubica and Schumacher

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:36 NewsOnF1

10:37

[Comment From ZoSo ZoSo : ]

What's the forecast for today at Suzuka? Rain expected? ED - No rain forecast today. It is mainly sunny

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:37 ZoSo

10:37

InsideFerrari:

Both cars are out [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:37 InsideFerrari

10:37

NewsOnF1:

The 2 Ferraris are back on the track on the softer compound

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:37 NewsOnF1

10:37

InsideFerrari:

@formule1fans Very few cars used them so far [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:37 InsideFerrari

10:38

rf1paddockpass:

Robert heading back out for a run [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:38 rf1paddockpass

10:38

NewsOnF1:

More cars join

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:38 NewsOnF1

10:38

MikeGascoyne:

Should be a great final session, Red Bull looking very strong though [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:38 MikeGascoyne

10:39

NewsOnF1:

3 minutes to go

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:39 NewsOnF1

10:40

VirginRacing:

@markhendy Thanks Mark [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:40 VirginRacing

10:40

NewsOnF1:

Massa doesn't improve. He had a lot of traffic

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:40 NewsOnF1

10:40

NewsOnF1:

Same for Alonso, he didn't improve

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:40 NewsOnF1

10:41

VirginRacing:

@thompson9100 Reason - not excuse ;-) We still didn't get it right though [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:41 VirginRacing

10:41

NewsOnF1:

Vettel on a very quick lap

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:41 NewsOnF1

10:41

NewsOnF1:

Vettel goes quickest with a 1:31.184

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:41 NewsOnF1

10:41

NewsOnF1:

Massa will not make it!

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:41 NewsOnF1

10:42

NewsOnF1:

Massa has one last chance

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:42 NewsOnF1

10:42

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton into 3rd

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:42 NewsOnF1

10:42

NewsOnF1:

Heidfeld into 10th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:42 NewsOnF1

10:43

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher and Massa both outside the top 10!

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:43 NewsOnF1

10:43

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly is P12, Robert P9 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:43 rf1paddockpass

10:43

NewsOnF1:

Massa doesnt make it!

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:43 NewsOnF1

10:44

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is out of Q3, 12th best time in 1.32.321 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:44 InsideFerrari

10:44

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher in 10th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:44 NewsOnF1

10:44

InsideFerrari:

Fernando remained 5th but could not improve his lap time on soft tyres, just matched the one on hards [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:44 InsideFerrari

10:44

OfficialMGP:

#F1 End of Q2. Nico P7 1.31.886, Michael P10 1.32.073. Out of Q2 HEI, MAS, PET, KOB, SUT, ALG, LIU [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:44 OfficialMGP

10:44

clubforce:

End of qualifying for us. Neither of the cars will make it into Q3. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:44 clubforce

10:45

NewsOnF1:

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

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:45 NewsOnF1

10:45

clubforce:

Adrian will start the race in P15 and Tonio in P17. Driver comments to follow shortly. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:45 clubforce

10:45

NewsOnF1:

Knocked out: Heidlfeld, Massa, Petrov, Kobayashi, Sutil, Alguersuari and Liuzzi

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:45 NewsOnF1

10:46

MikeGascoyne:

Red Bull look to have the front row locked out, but who will be next? Also good effort from Williams [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:46 MikeGascoyne

10:47

NewsOnF1:

Seems that the Ferraris aren't quick on the softer compound as neither improved

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:47 NewsOnF1

10:48

NewsOnF1:

3rd qualifying session about to start. Air temperature at 26 degrees whiile track temperature at 30 degrees

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:48 NewsOnF1

10:50

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Q3 is on! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:50 OfficialMGP

10:50

NewsOnF1:

3rd qualifying session underway

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:50 NewsOnF1

10:50

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton and Alonso head out

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:50 NewsOnF1

10:51

InsideFerrari:

@Pau1Mc Italian soldiers killed in Afghanistan [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:51 InsideFerrari

10:52

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton starts his first timed lap

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:52 NewsOnF1

10:53

NewsOnF1:

A 1:31.320 for Hamilton

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:53 NewsOnF1

10:53

NewsOnF1:

Alonso in second with a 1:31.411

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:53 NewsOnF1

10:54

NewsOnF1:

Vettel very quick!

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:54 NewsOnF1

10:54

NewsOnF1:

Barrichello in 3rd ahead of Kubica at this stage

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:54 NewsOnF1

10:55

NewsOnF1:

Vettel goes quickest with a 1:30.792 ahead of Webber with a 1:31.185

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:55 NewsOnF1

10:55

NewsOnF1:

Button and Hulkenberg yet to set a time

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:55 NewsOnF1

10:56

NewsOnF1:

4 minutes to go

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:56 NewsOnF1

10:56

InsideFerrari:

First run completed: Fernando is 4th in 1.31.411. A better lap on soft this time [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:56 InsideFerrari

10:56

rf1paddockpass:

Robert improves and is current p4 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:56 rf1paddockpass

10:56

NewsOnF1:

Button on the harder compound!

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:56 NewsOnF1

10:57

NewsOnF1:

Button only has 1 run and is expected to do 2 flyers

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:57 NewsOnF1

10:57

NewsOnF1:

Button goes 4th with a 1:31.378

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:57 NewsOnF1

10:58

rf1paddockpass:

Robert is on track for a last run in Q3 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:58 rf1paddockpass

10:58

NewsOnF1:

Everyone on the track now with just 2 minutes remaining

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:58 NewsOnF1

10:58

InsideFerrari:

Fernando went out for his final run on soft new tyres [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:58 InsideFerrari

10:59

NewsOnF1:

Hulkenberg in 6th

Sunday October 10, 2010 10:59 NewsOnF1

11:00

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton improves into 2nd with a 1:31.169

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:00 NewsOnF1

11:01

NewsOnF1:

Webber retakes second with a 1:30.853

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:01 NewsOnF1

11:01

InsideFerrari:

P5 at the end of Q but will be P4 on the grid. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:01 InsideFerrari

11:01

rf1paddockpass:

Robert does a very nice lap, he is P4! [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:01 rf1paddockpass

11:01

NewsOnF1:

Vettel improves with a 1:30.785

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:01 NewsOnF1

11:02

NewsOnF1:

Kubica into 4th with a 1:31.352

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:02 NewsOnF1

11:02

InsideFerrari:

Two Red BUlls in front as expected, the relative surprise is Kubica [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:02 InsideFerrari

11:02

OfficialMGP:

#F1 End of Q3 - Nico P7 1.31.494, Michael P10 1.31.846 [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:02 OfficialMGP

11:03

NewsOnF1:

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

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:03 NewsOnF1

11:03

redbullf1spy:

Seb takes pole... and his very calm reaction? 'Whoo, pole position, thank you'. Mark's right beside him in P2. Very nice work gentlemen. [via Twitter]

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:03 redbullf1spy

11:03

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton drops 5 places on the grid so he starts from 8th due to a gearbox change

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:03 NewsOnF1

11:05

[Comment From Jacek Jacek : ]

Well, than is Robert on P3, amazing! ED - Indeed, great job from Kubica to be up there

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:05 Jacek

11:07

[Comment From Jacek Jacek : ]

Thanks a lot for the answers and have a nice sunday... ED - You are welcome

Sunday October 10, 2010 11:07 Jacek

11:07

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