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2011 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1st Friday Practice 2nd Friday Practice Saturday Practice Qualifying

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Saturday Practice

Belgian Formula One Grand Prix - Saturday Practice

(08/27/2011)

12:00

Welcome to our coverage of Saturday practice for the Belgian Grand Prix

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:00

12:00

It is wet again!

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:00

12:00

Air temperature is at 14 degrees while track temperature is at 15 degrees

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:00

12:01

The track is wet and it is raining lightly at the moment

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:01

12:01

It is very dark

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:01

12:02

A number of drivers are on their installation laps

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:02

12:09

It is raining much harder now. Button is the only driver on the track and is going very slowly

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:09

12:10

All the drivers except for Ricciardo have completed installation laps

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:10

12:12

Rivers of water run across the track

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:12

12:12

Doubt there will be much dry running this session!

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:12

12:16

In the news, a few hours ago, Red Bull confirmed that Mark Webber will race for the team next year - Team statement

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:16

12:17

MikeGascoyne:

Very wet, no chance of running at the moment [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 MikeGascoyne

12:17

InsideFerrari:

Both Felipe and Fernando are doing their installation lap on extreme wet tyres [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 InsideFerrari

12:17

TheFifthDriver:

Welcome to P3 of Spa! Join us for live coverage of the session for the next hour on the Pitwall. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 TheFifthDriver

12:17

clubforce:

It's a wet morning practice session in Spa. Install laps completed on wet tyres. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 clubforce

12:17

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael out of the car in the garage http://t.co/WFKUX3h [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 OfficialMGP

12:17

OfficialMGP:

#F1 more rain in Spa right now... Should be a quiet start of a session [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 OfficialMGP

12:17

InsideFerrari:

Happy birthday to Mark Webber! [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 InsideFerrari

12:17

clubforce:

Radar shows that the rain could be with us for the entire session. Classic Spa weather once again. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 clubforce

12:17

TheFifthDriver:

Here's a weather update - it's lightly raining but forecast to get worse. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 TheFifthDriver

12:17

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael reporting lots of standing water at T7 [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 OfficialMGP

12:17

TheFifthDriver:

The weather means there will be no action for he forseeable future for our guys. if you have any questions, send them to us here! [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 TheFifthDriver

12:17

clubforce:

Paul says it's very wet around the back of the circuit. Lots of spray. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 clubforce

12:17

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both drivers back in the pits after their install lap [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 OfficialMGP

12:17

InsideFerrari:

According to the weather forecast, there is an high chance of showers for this afternoon, during qualifying. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:17 InsideFerrari

12:21

20 minutes into the session and there are no times set

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:21

12:21

Ricciardo goes out onto the track for his installation lap

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:21

12:24

Ricciardo pits following his installation lap

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:24

12:25

Alguersuari goes out onto the track

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:25

12:27

Buemi on the track as well

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:27

12:28

Vettel and Barrichello on the track too

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:28

12:30

Alguersuari sets a 2:30.210

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:30

12:31

Buemi sets a 2:14.207

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:31

12:31

A few more drivers head out onto the track

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:31

12:32

Alguersuari improves with a 2;14.985

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:32

12:32

Vettell sets a 2:15.082

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:32

12:33

Buemi improves slightly in 1st with a 2:14.172

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:33

12:34

Webber goes quickest with a 2:14.143

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:34

12:35

InsideFerrari:

Rain eased but the track is very wet. Thinking to qualifying, it is better to preserve wet tyres so we shoul… (cont) http://t.co/4Y3y6AN [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 InsideFerrari

12:35

InsideFerrari:

Rain has stopped but an other shower is expected again, said Meteo France [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 InsideFerrari

12:35

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is out on track [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 OfficialMGP

12:35

OfficialMGP:

#F1 a member of another team just entered in our garage. "Oops wrong pit!" :) [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 OfficialMGP

12:35

clubforce:

Adrian ventures out on wets for his first run of FP3. 26 mins of the session remaining. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 clubforce

12:35

TheFifthDriver:

Lots of people asking what we/the drivers do when the conditions are like this: we sit it out, find little jobs to do and study the weather! [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 TheFifthDriver

12:35

TheFifthDriver:

Conditions are definitely brightening up - and some cars are venturing out - still looks very wet on the track though. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 TheFifthDriver

12:35

OfficialMGP:

#F1 both drivers getting ready to jump in the cars. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 OfficialMGP

12:35

TheFifthDriver:

Good question! Historical precedent suggests an early quali session on Sunday morning. If that wasn't possible, not sure what else! [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 TheFifthDriver

12:35

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael asking if any driver is currently on inters. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 OfficialMGP

12:35

TheFifthDriver:

So @Stretlow asks: What happens if its too wet to complete qualifying, risk it tomorrow morning or start in championship order perhaps? [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 TheFifthDriver

12:35

MikeGascoyne:

No rain at the moment but another shower predicted in 15 mins. Think teams will try to get a run in before it comes [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:35 MikeGascoyne

12:36

Buemi continues to improve marginally, he sets a 2:14.162

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:36

12:37

Alguersuari goes quickest with a 2:13.357

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:37

12:37

di Resta goes off but recovers

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:37

12:38

Beumi responds with a 2:13.306

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:38

12:38

Sutil into 3rd with a 2:13.785

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:38

12:41

20 minutes remain and the top 10 are: Buemi, Alguersuari, Sutil, Webber, Vettel, Petrov, Maldonado, Senna, Kobayashi and Perez

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:41

12:42

Sutil goes quickest with a 2:13.231

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:42

12:44

di Resta responds and goes quickest with a 2:12.955

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:44

12:44

Track conditions are not really improving

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:44

12:46

Schumacher goes second with a 2:13.199

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:46

12:46

The 2 McLaren and 2 Ferrari drivers have yet to set times

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:46

12:48

Alguersuari goes quickest with a 2:11.045

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:48

12:48

Rain has eased but the track is very wet

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:48

12:49

Buemi responds and goes quickest with a 2:10.580

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:49

12:49

Alonso, Button and Hamilton on the track now

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:49

12:50

Alguersuari now quickest with a 2:09.948

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:50

12:52

Button goes second with a 2:10.257

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:52

12:53

Vettel moves into 4th with a 2:10.726

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:53

12:53

Button and Vettel on quick laps

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:53

12:54

Webber goes quickest with a 2:08.988

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54

12:54

InsideFerrari:

Another check for Fernando, who's leaving the garage now [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 InsideFerrari

12:54

InsideFerrari:

The Spaniard passed through the pit lane for a practice start at the exit. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 InsideFerrari

12:54

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is out again. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 OfficialMGP

12:54

OfficialMGP:

#F1 2.12.984 for Michael [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 OfficialMGP

12:54

InsideFerrari:

Felipe came in for a small change in the front wing flap [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 InsideFerrari

12:54

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Puncture for Nico. Will be back to change the tyre. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 OfficialMGP

12:54

clubforce:

Quick spin for Paul at Pouhon. No harm done and he continues on his way. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 clubforce

12:54

clubforce:

Paul also out on track just on his first timed lap now. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 clubforce

12:54

OfficialMGP:

#F1 2.13.199 for Michael just now. He's advised to be extra careful with white lines. [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 OfficialMGP

12:54

InsideFerrari:

Both drivers are back in the garage [via Twitter]

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:54 InsideFerrari

12:55

5 minutes remain in the session and most of the drivers are on the track

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:55

12:55

Massa and Alonso have yet to set times. Alonso pits without setting a time!

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:55

12:56

Hamilton goes 5th with a 2:10.545

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:56

12:59

Final minute of the session

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:59

12:59

Hamilton is on a quick lap

Saturday August 27, 2011 12:59

1:00

Hamilton goes second with a 2:09.046

Saturday August 27, 2011 1:00

1:01

Session over

Saturday August 27, 2011 1:01

1:02

Top 10: Webber, Hamilton, Alguersuari, Button, Vettel, Buemi, Rosberg, Sutil, Senna and Schuamcher

Saturday August 27, 2011 1:02

1:05

11th to 24th: di Resta, Kovalainen, Maldonado, Kobayashi, Petrov, Barrichello, Perez, Trulli, d'Ambrosio, Glock, Ricciardo, Liuzzi, Massa and Alonso (no time)

Saturday August 27, 2011 1:05

1:06

Most laps by Alguersuari with 16, least laps by Alonso with 5

Saturday August 27, 2011 1:06

1:06

Join us in under 2 hours for qualifying

Saturday August 27, 2011 1:06

1:08