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Live Update

2010 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1st Friday Practice  2nd Friday Practice  Saturday Practice  Qualifying  Race

Discussion Thread

Saturday Practice

 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix - Saturday Practice(10/09/2010) 
11:03
NewsOnF1: 
Saturday practice underway and it is wet!
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:03 NewsOnF1
11:03
NewsOnF1: 
Air and track temperature are at 20 degrees
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:03 NewsOnF1
11:04
NewsOnF1: 
The drivers are going out on installation laps
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:04 NewsOnF1
11:06
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
Timo wants a ride height change. Not too surprising. Brake temps could be an issue (too low) in these conditions [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:06 VirginRacing
11:06
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Vitaly is first to leave the garage for an instal lap [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:06 rf1paddockpass
11:07
Twitter
clubforce: 
Adrian's car fired up to warm the engine for his first run. Tonio meanwhile doing his radio checks on his install [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:07 clubforce
11:08
NewsOnF1: 
The track is very wet in places and it doesn't look like the rain will ease. It is very dark
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:08 NewsOnF1
11:08
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Both drivers are back in the garage. Now it will take some time to run again [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:08 InsideFerrari
11:08
Twitter
clubforce: 
Tonio's back 'everything seems ok, it's hard to warm everything up as it's so cold.' Adrian is given the call to go out now [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:08 clubforce
11:09
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
It's Robert's turn to do a lap of the circuit [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:09 rf1paddockpass
11:10
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
 
Lucas waits for adjustments. Radar showing same intensity rain for next 15 mins
 
#F1 [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:10 VirginRacing
11:12
Twitter
clubforce: 
Adrian's in : 'no problems' [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:12 clubforce
11:13
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
We were planning to wait 15 mins but the drivers want to learn more. So timo is out and we are firing up Lucas in a mo [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:13 VirginRacing
11:14
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
All OK on the cars after this one lap, almost needless to say that track conditions are tricky. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:14 rf1paddockpass
11:14
NewsOnF1: 
All the drivers have completed their installation laps except for Hamilton. No timed laps yet
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:14 NewsOnF1
11:14
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
The weather situation is not going to improve, according to the weather forecasts, neither in FP3 nor in Q. Possibly, it could get worse... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:14 InsideFerrari
11:16
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
Obvious comment from timo. No grip ;-) aquaplaning a lot. As you can see if you're watching! [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:16 VirginRacing
11:17
NewsOnF1: 
Glock is now on a timed lap although he spun on his out lap
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:17 NewsOnF1
11:18
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Robert has hopped out of the car, Vitaly still sat in his however not sure when we'll start a run yet, conditions are not improving for now [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:18 rf1paddockpass
11:18
NewsOnF1: 
Glock aborts his run and pits
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:18 NewsOnF1
11:21
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
The rain is getting heavier now. According to Alguersuari, who was running, there is aquaplaning everywhere... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:21 InsideFerrari
11:24
NewsOnF1: 
Alguersuari also aborts his run
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:24 NewsOnF1
11:24
NewsOnF1: 
Hamilton is currently on the track
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:24 NewsOnF1
11:25
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
Going to be an interesting quali "for sure" timo trying a couple of changes. Which will also shift the aero balance. We practice a start too [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:25 VirginRacing
11:25
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Obviously no one completed a timed lap so far. Hamilton is the last one doing an installation lap now [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:25 InsideFerrari
11:25
NewsOnF1: 
No timed laps yet
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:25 NewsOnF1
11:27
NewsOnF1: 
Hamilton starts a timed lap
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:27 NewsOnF1
11:28
NewsOnF1: 
Alguersuai goes off but recovers
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:28 NewsOnF1
11:28
NewsOnF1: 
Hamilton pits without setting a time
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:28 NewsOnF1
11:30
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
Just did a "p1 crank" on Lucas car to find out how much temps drop, and so we know how long we can wait before we have to warm the engine. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:30 VirginRacing
11:30
NewsOnF1: 
Alguesuari sets a 1:58.016
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:30 NewsOnF1
11:30
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Alguersuari is the first driver to complete a timed lap, half an hour into the session: 1.58.016 [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:30 InsideFerrari
11:30
Twitter
ToroRossoSpy: 
La pit Lane sembra un piccolo fiumicello, pochi sono in pista, uno e'Jaime. Seb aspetta in garage. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:30 ToroRossoSpy
11:32
NewsOnF1: 
Alguersuari improves with a 1:55.902
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:32 NewsOnF1
11:32
Twitter
WilliamsF1Team: 
Nico aborts his run as the rain gets heavier. Glock just recovered a spin
 
[via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:32 WilliamsF1Team
11:33
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
 
waiting for timo #notAPlayBySamuelBecket [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:33 VirginRacing
11:35
NewsOnF1: 
It is raining heavier now.
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:35 NewsOnF1
11:36
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
There is no really point to run now with these conditions. Too risky and nothing to learn... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:36 InsideFerrari
11:36
Twitter
clubforce: 
Rain is coming down heavier and no sign of improvement for next 25mins. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:36 clubforce
11:36
Twitter
WilliamsF1Team: 
Apparently the rain will continue till the end of the session. Boring! [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:36 WilliamsF1Team
11:36
NewsOnF1: 
Only Alguersuari has set a time. Glock set a non competitive time of 2:07.497
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:36 NewsOnF1
11:37
Twitter
MikeGascoyne: 
Absolutly pouring down now, now chance to run. Radar picture looks like it will only get worse [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:37 MikeGascoyne
11:37
Twitter
ToroRossoSpy: 
Jaime's done a lap. Complaining of aquaplaning and rivers running across track. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:37 ToroRossoSpy
11:39
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
With nothing to do our friend Rob Smedley is here with us... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:39 InsideFerrari
11:39
NewsOnF1: 
Just over 20 minutes remaining. No one on the track
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:39 NewsOnF1
11:40
Twitter
clubforce: 
Tonio waiting for the rain to clear
 
[via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:40 clubforce
11:40
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Any question for him? [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:40 InsideFerrari
11:40
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Conditions not good still, mechanics looking at the falling rain [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:40 rf1paddockpass
11:43
Twitter
redbullf1spy: 
So, why does Brazil last year spring to mind?? [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:43 redbullf1spy
11:44
Twitter
WilliamsF1Team: 
The Toro Rossos aren't giving up without a fight, Buemis turn now for a spin in the river [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:44 WilliamsF1Team
11:45
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Less than 15 minutes to the end of the session.... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:45 InsideFerrari
11:45
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Only Alguersuari and Glock have a timed lap [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:45 InsideFerrari
11:46
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Kubica is on track now... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:46 InsideFerrari
11:46
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Robert is on track at the moment [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:46 rf1paddockpass
11:48
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Very cautiously, Robert is coming back to the garage [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:48 rf1paddockpass
11:48
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
but the Pole is immediatly coming back to the pits... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:48 InsideFerrari
11:49
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
The rain is stronger, the air is colder: 19 C. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:49 InsideFerrari
11:49
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Robert reports much aquaplaning event a very low speed [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:49 rf1paddockpass
11:50
Twitter
WilliamsF1Team: 
Literally, apparently, as he aquaplanes off the circuit. Kubicas turn to brave it now.. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:50 WilliamsF1Team
11:51
Twitter
MikeGascoyne: 
Tide is coming in in turn 18 [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:51 MikeGascoyne
11:53
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Both Felipe and Fernando are still in the car but it is not likely they will do even another out-in [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:53 InsideFerrari
11:54
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Congratulations to all the fans who are on the stands: they are very brave and show a lot of passion for Formula 1... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:54 InsideFerrari
11:54
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Humidity has risen to 92 now and it is raining buckets. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:54 rf1paddockpass
11:55
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Hamilton is on the track... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:55 InsideFerrari
11:55
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
@skybluemandylou I don't think there'll be much quali going on if it stays like this so enjoy the Bombay sapphire [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:55 VirginRacing
11:57
Twitter
WilliamsF1Team: 
Rubens is about to brave it too
 
[via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:57 WilliamsF1Team
11:57
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Too tricky to head out for now. Admiring and thanking the many fans waiting patiently here to see action. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:57 rf1paddockpass
11:58
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
The only question of any relevance is "What's for lunch?". As we've invited all journos & snappers for sushi, that'd appear to be the answer [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:58 VirginRacing
11:58
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
He is back in the garage, reporting on the radio that it was impossible to drive... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:58 InsideFerrari
11:58
Twitter
redbullf1spy: 
Those not in the garage are building boats out of Red Bull cans. They might be the only things which run this afternoon if rumour is right. [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:58 redbullf1spy
11:59
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Both Fernando and Felipe are out of the cars... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 11:59 InsideFerrari
12:00
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
Both Toro Rosso are on track... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:00 InsideFerrari
12:00
Twitter
WilliamsF1Team: 
....Or maybe not! [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:00 WilliamsF1Team
12:01
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
The session is over -let's see if the weather will improve or worsen for quali! [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:01 rf1paddockpass
12:01
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
At least the spectators can see two cars running at the same time [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:01 InsideFerrari
12:03
Twitter
InsideFerrari: 
They will also perform a practice start on the grid, for the the enthusiasm of the circuit speaker and the crowd on the main stand... [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:03 InsideFerrari
12:03
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
So, Timo best of the new teams in that session. But only P2 overall ;-) [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:03 VirginRacing
12:04
Twitter
VirginRacing: 
RT @adamcooperf1: Session over, Toro Rosso first, Virgin second and third, HRT fourth and fifth... Let's hope they use it form the grid! [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:04 VirginRacing
12:09
Twitter
TheFifthDriver: 
Suzuka P3: how wet?!?
 
[via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:09 TheFifthDriver
12:12
Twitter
clubforce: 
Checkered flag and this is the scene. You need an ark, not a car.
 
[via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:12 clubforce
12:14
Twitter
WilliamsF1Team: 
@clubforce Have hair straighteners if you need them! [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:14 WilliamsF1Team
12:15
Twitter
rf1paddockpass: 
Not sure how well the photo shows how much it's raining! [via Twitter]
Saturday October 9, 2010 12:15 rf1paddockpass
12:18
 

 
 
 

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