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2010 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

1st Friday Practice 2nd Friday Practice Saturday Practice Qualifying

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Saturday Practice

Korean Formula One Grand Prix - Saturday Practice

(10/23/2010)

11:07

NewsOnF1:

Saturday practice session underway. Track temperature is at 23 degrees while air temperature is at 19 degrees

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:07 NewsOnF1

11:08

NewsOnF1:

All the drivers except for Vettel have completed their installation laps

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:08 NewsOnF1

11:11

NewsOnF1:

Vettel now on the track

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:11 NewsOnF1

11:14

NewsOnF1:

No activity on the track

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:14 NewsOnF1

11:17

WilliamsF1Team:

Its all quiet on track - Patrick with Rubens

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:17 WilliamsF1Team

11:17

rf1paddockpass:

Robert heading out for a lap, there is just one other car on track at the moment [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:17 rf1paddockpass

11:17

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari back on the track

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:17 NewsOnF1

11:17

NewsOnF1:

Kubica as well

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:17 NewsOnF1

11:17

VirginRacing:

@Stef_Walton I suspect I might ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:17 VirginRacing

11:20

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari sets a 1:45.571

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:20 NewsOnF1

11:20

rf1paddockpass:

Robert says that the track is quite slippery this morning. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:20 rf1paddockpass

11:20

VirginRacing:

Lucas out now, about to start a lap... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:20 VirginRacing

11:21

clubforce:

Adrian heads Out to complete first run. Tonio also starts his programme for today despite some hesitations about track conditions. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:21 clubforce

11:21

VirginRacing:

btw Shaky, Timo's chief mechanic, says Good Morning all you VR followers :-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:21 VirginRacing

11:21

NewsOnF1:

Buemi moves into second with a 1:46.410

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:21 NewsOnF1

11:23

NewsOnF1:

Buemi now goes quickest with a 1:43.802

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:23 NewsOnF1

11:23

InsideFerrari:

Alguersuari is the first to run now [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:23 InsideFerrari

11:23

VirginRacing:

@crustysmurf @quemerford probably was turn 16, yes [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:23 VirginRacing

11:24

clubforce:

Adrian has an off into the sand pit but doesn't hit the barriers. Dust thrown everywhere, good luck mechanics cleaning that one... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:24 clubforce

11:24

NewsOnF1:

Buemi improves again with a 1:42.993

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:24 NewsOnF1

11:25

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari in second with a 1:43.246

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:25 NewsOnF1

11:26

InsideFerrari:

Both the F10 are fitted with the blown rear wing and an updated floor, which was positively tested yesterday [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:26 InsideFerrari

11:27

clubforce:

Tonio also out on track on hard tyre run [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:27 clubforce

11:27

NewsOnF1:

Sutil now quickest with a 1:42.980

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:27 NewsOnF1

11:27

VirginRacing:

@TashaDragonfly not sure I'll ask him ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:27 VirginRacing

11:28

rf1paddockpass:

Vitaly is now ready to head out for a first run [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:28 rf1paddockpass

11:28

NewsOnF1:

Nearly halfway into the session and non of the front runners have completed a timed lap yet!

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:28 NewsOnF1

11:29

NewsOnF1:

Buemi currently fastest with a 1:41.349 ahead of Hulkenberg and Liuzzi

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:29 NewsOnF1

11:29

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is firing up the car now ready to go for his first run on hard tyres [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:29 InsideFerrari

11:30

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is doing the same thing now [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:30 InsideFerrari

11:30

VirginRacing:

Good effort by @LucasDiGrassi, going faster than KOV and Timo, clearly settling in despite missing FP1 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:30 VirginRacing

11:30

clubforce:

Tonio returns to the garage. Best of 1:42.071 after 7 laps [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:30 clubforce

11:32

clubforce:

Adrian also given the call to bring his dusty vjm03 back to the garage to change to set of used prime tyres for next run. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:32 clubforce

11:32

rf1paddockpass:

First run for Robert starting now [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:32 rf1paddockpass

11:32

NewsOnF1:

The 2 McLarens and 2 Ferraris are on the track

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:32 NewsOnF1

11:32

clubforce:

His best so far is 1:42.408' fourth quickest for now [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:32 clubforce

11:32

TheFifthDriver:

Just heard - DC's arrived at MTC - he'll be broadcasting live on the BBC from Woking from around 5am UK time so stay up or get up to watch! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:32 TheFifthDriver

11:34

NewsOnF1:

Alonso goes quickest with a 1:40.795

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:34 NewsOnF1

11:34

clubforce:

Adrian: that wasn't a tidy run. It was too early to be out there as the grip was too poor. Very low traction. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:34 clubforce

11:34

VirginRacing:

RT @alexjsnell: Lucas explaining to the team that it's taking several laps to get the heat into the harder tyre #F1 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:34 VirginRacing

11:36

NewsOnF1:

Massa moves into 4th with a 1:41.464

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:36 NewsOnF1

11:36

NewsOnF1:

Button now quickest with a 1:40.794

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:36 NewsOnF1

11:37

NewsOnF1:

But Alonso responds back with a 1:39.942

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:37 NewsOnF1

11:38

NewsOnF1:

Now Hamilton goes quickest with a 1:39.705

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:38 NewsOnF1

11:38

rf1paddockpass:

6th fastest for Robert with 1.41.094 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:38 rf1paddockpass

11:38

NewsOnF1:

Alonso responds with a 1:39.217!

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:38 NewsOnF1

11:39

NewsOnF1:

Webber now moves into second with a 1:39.589

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:39 NewsOnF1

11:40

NewsOnF1:

Now Button goes fastest with a 1:38.939

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:40 NewsOnF1

11:40

rf1paddockpass:

Now 5th for Robert as he continues to improve and 7th for Vitaly [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:40 rf1paddockpass

11:40

NewsOnF1:

This looks to be very close

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:40 NewsOnF1

11:41

VirginRacing:

Lucas reporting rubbish on the track at 18, where KOV went wide earlier [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:41 VirginRacing

11:41

NewsOnF1:

And Hamilton sets a 1:38.540 to go fastest

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:41 NewsOnF1

11:42

rf1paddockpass:

1.39.979 for Vitaly 7th fastest [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:42 rf1paddockpass

11:42

rf1paddockpass:

1.38.860 for Robert 6th fastest [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:42 rf1paddockpass

11:42

VirginRacing:

Some of you asked about Glenn our photographer. Well here he is. Also available for weddings/christenings, NOT

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:42 VirginRacing

11:43

NewsOnF1:

So with less than 20 minutes remaining, it is Hamilton quickest ahead of Button, Alonso, Webber, Vettel, Kubica, Massa, Petrov, Schumacher and Barrichello

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:43 NewsOnF1

11:43

NewsOnF1:

Kubica jumps into second and Webber into third

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:43 NewsOnF1

11:43

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is finishing his run now. His best time so far is 1.39.217, 5th quickest. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:43 InsideFerrari

11:44

rf1paddockpass:

1.38.766 for Robert current second in this run [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:44 rf1paddockpass

11:44

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg has yet to set a competitive time but is finally on the track

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:44 NewsOnF1

11:44

VirginRacing:

Yay, Timo goes ahead of TRU :-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:44 VirginRacing

11:44

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is 7th in 1.39.926 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:44 InsideFerrari

11:45

VirginRacing:

@we135b When they go out and just check that all systems are working, brake pedal hard etc and no leaks after all the work overnight [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:45 VirginRacing

11:45

NewsOnF1:

Expect further improvements now as the teams go for pre-qualifying runs

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:45 NewsOnF1

11:46

VirginRacing:

KOV getting quicker. 14 mins to go now [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:46 VirginRacing

11:46

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is back in the garage, Felipe is coming in now [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:46 InsideFerrari

11:48

NewsOnF1:

Rosberg into second with a 1:38.566. Looks like pole time will be a second or two quicker

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:48 NewsOnF1

11:48

InsideFerrari:

As expected, the main comment is that the level of grip is very low [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:48 InsideFerrari

11:49

VirginRacing:

Lucas and KOV both in before one last run on options I guess [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:49 VirginRacing

11:50

clubforce:

Both drivers back in garage. Reporting heavy graining on the tyres. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:50 clubforce

11:50

VirginRacing:

@kanarle Trust me, you don't want a pic at this time in the morning ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:50 VirginRacing

11:51

InsideFerrari:

Now it is time for the final run on soft tyres [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:51 InsideFerrari

11:51

NewsOnF1:

The 2 Saubers are on the track. Heidfeld is in 12th and Kobayashi in 17th

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:51 NewsOnF1

11:52

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton is back out as are a few more drivers. Everyone seems to be on the softer compound

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:52 NewsOnF1

11:52

VirginRacing:

RT @alexjsnell: The team and drivers agree that the track conditions are the overriding factor in terms of set up #F1 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:52 VirginRacing

11:53

VirginRacing:

Reports coming in that the new concrete at 16 is still soft and breaking up as cars attack it... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:53 VirginRacing

11:54

rf1paddockpass:

Next run to begin shortly

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:54 rf1paddockpass

11:54

VirginRacing:

Lucas and Timo both out on options now [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:54 VirginRacing

11:54

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is ready to go and Fernando as well [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:54 InsideFerrari

11:54

rf1paddockpass:

Both Robert and Vitaly heading out on soft tyres for this run [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:54 rf1paddockpass

11:55

VirginRacing:

Yellow at turn 16, or yellow/red ? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:55 VirginRacing

11:55

InsideFerrari:

Both drivers are our on soft tyres [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:55 InsideFerrari

11:55

NewsOnF1:

Nearly everyone on the track with less than 5 minutes to go

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:55 NewsOnF1

11:55

VirginRacing:

@Stef_Walton keep forgetting you lot have it on red button ;-) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:55 VirginRacing

11:56

VirginRacing:

@shanbedd have to agree. but it's quali that counts! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:56 VirginRacing

11:56

clubforce:

Adrian and tonio out on track trying to find a gap in the traffic to try the soft tyres [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:56 clubforce

11:57

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton's flying lap is disrupted badly by traffic

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:57 NewsOnF1

11:57

VirginRacing:

What's happened to TRU? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:57 VirginRacing

11:57

clubforce:

Suspected puncture for tonio, he is called to the box as a precaution [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:57 clubforce

11:58

rf1paddockpass:

Good lap for Robert in p1 with w.37.932 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:58 rf1paddockpass

11:58

NewsOnF1:

Button goes quickest with a 1:37.932

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:58 NewsOnF1

11:59

NewsOnF1:

Alonso extremely angry with traffic!

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:59 NewsOnF1

11:59

NewsOnF1:

Kubica fastest with a 1:37.932

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:59 NewsOnF1

11:59

NewsOnF1:

Vettel goes wide but recovers

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:59 NewsOnF1

11:59

VirginRacing:

Obviously a timing glitch. First time I've seen anyone set their best lap with "STOP" on the screen! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 11:59 VirginRacing

12:00

rf1paddockpass:

Robert continues to improve 1.27.354 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:00 rf1paddockpass

12:00

NewsOnF1:

Kubica improves again with a 1:37.354

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:00 NewsOnF1

12:00

VirginRacing:

Good boy Timo ;-) 1 down... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:00 VirginRacing

12:00

clubforce:

Inspection of right rear tyre for tonio now, he says he didn't feel anything strange but tyre has deflated slightly. End of session for him. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:00 clubforce

12:00

NewsOnF1:

Alonso moves into second with a 1:37.426

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:00 NewsOnF1

12:01

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton betters than and goes second with a 1:37.402

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:01 NewsOnF1

12:01

NewsOnF1:

Session over

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:01 NewsOnF1

12:02

InsideFerrari:

Session finished as follows> KUB HAM ALO WEB ROS MAS BUT HUL MSC SUT PET BAR BUE KOB ALG VET HEI LIU TRU GLO KOV DIG SEN YAM [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:02 InsideFerrari

12:03

NewsOnF1:

This is amazing, 4 drivers are separated by 0.087 seconds

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:03 NewsOnF1

12:03

InsideFerrari:

Fernando could not exploit his first lap because of traffic as he had ROS almost stopped in front of him [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:03 InsideFerrari

12:03

NewsOnF1:

Replay shows Rosberg going very slow and Alonso nearly crashing into him

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:03 NewsOnF1

12:03

InsideFerrari:

Kub's best time was 1.37.354, Fernando's 1.37.426 and Felipe's 1.37.955 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:03 InsideFerrari

12:03

rf1paddockpass:

Chequered flag for FP3. A good morning's work, Robert fastest in this session with 1.37.354. Vitaly 11th with 1.38.668 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:03 rf1paddockpass

12:04

clubforce:

Cars stay on track for practice starts then back to the garage for debriefs and qualifying preparations. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:04 clubforce

12:04

NewsOnF1:

Top 10: Kubica, Hamilton, Alonso, Webber, Rosberg, Massa, Button, Hulkenberg, Schumacher and Sutil

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:04 NewsOnF1

12:04

VirginRacing:

Still a couple of tenths to find for Timo but an encouraging performance, looking good for quali. Lucas has a bit more work to do on setup [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:04 VirginRacing

12:04

clubforce:

Adrian gets a clear lap and bangs in a 1:38.632, tenth best of the session. Tonio didn't get his final run in so ends 18th [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:04 clubforce

12:05

InsideFerrari:

Red Bull and McLaren look very very strong and Renault will be also very competitive. This means that Q will be more difficult than ever... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:05 InsideFerrari

12:05

NewsOnF1:

11th to 24th: Petrov, Barrichello, Buemi, Kobayashi, Alguersuari, Vettel, Heidfeld, Liuzzi, Trulli, Glock, Kovalainen, di Grassi, Senna and Yamamoto

Saturday October 23, 2010 12:05 NewsOnF1

12:07

WilliamsF1Team:

The end of practice