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2010 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

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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

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

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly is first to leave the garage for an instal lap [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:06 rf1paddockpass

11:07

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

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

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

rf1paddockpass:

It's Robert's turn to do a lap of the circuit [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:09 rf1paddockpass

11:10

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

clubforce:

Adrian's in : 'no problems' [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:12 clubforce

11:13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clubforce:

Tonio waiting for the rain to clear

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:40 clubforce

11:40

InsideFerrari:

Any question for him? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:40 InsideFerrari

11:40

rf1paddockpass:

Conditions not good still, mechanics looking at the falling rain

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:40 rf1paddockpass

11:43

redbullf1spy:

So, why does Brazil last year spring to mind?? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:43 redbullf1spy

11:44

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

InsideFerrari:

Less than 15 minutes to the end of the session.... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:45 InsideFerrari

11:45

InsideFerrari:

Only Alguersuari and Glock have a timed lap [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:45 InsideFerrari

11:46

InsideFerrari:

Kubica is on track now... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:46 InsideFerrari

11:46

rf1paddockpass:

Robert is on track at the moment [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:46 rf1paddockpass

11:48

rf1paddockpass:

Very cautiously, Robert is coming back to the garage [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:48 rf1paddockpass

11:48

InsideFerrari:

but the Pole is immediatly coming back to the pits... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:48 InsideFerrari

11:49

InsideFerrari:

The rain is stronger, the air is colder: 19 C. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:49 InsideFerrari

11:49

rf1paddockpass:

Robert reports much aquaplaning event a very low speed [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:49 rf1paddockpass

11:50

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

MikeGascoyne:

Tide is coming in in turn 18 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:51 MikeGascoyne

11:53

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

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

rf1paddockpass:

Humidity has risen to 92 now and it is raining buckets. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:54 rf1paddockpass

11:55

InsideFerrari:

Hamilton is on the track... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:55 InsideFerrari

11:55

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

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens is about to brave it too

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:57 WilliamsF1Team

11:57

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

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

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

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

InsideFerrari:

Both Fernando and Felipe are out of the cars... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 11:59 InsideFerrari

12:00

InsideFerrari:

Both Toro Rosso are on track... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 12:00 InsideFerrari

12:00

WilliamsF1Team:

....Or maybe not! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 9, 2010 12:00 WilliamsF1Team

12:01

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

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

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

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

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