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2011 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

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1st Friday Practice

British Formula One Grand Prix - 1st Friday Practice

(07/08/2011)

10:23

First Friday practice session is underway. Track conditions are wet but it isn't raining at the moment.

Friday July 8, 2011 10:23

10:24

Air temperature and track temperature at 14 degrees

Friday July 8, 2011 10:24

10:24

Apologies for the late start today. This is due to a timing problem

Friday July 8, 2011 10:24

10:25

Rosberg is currently fastest with a 1:51.590

Friday July 8, 2011 10:25

10:26

Alonso spins but recovers

Friday July 8, 2011 10:26

10:26

Button goes fastest with a 1:50.032

Friday July 8, 2011 10:26

10:27

Webber betters that with a 1:50.032

Friday July 8, 2011 10:27

10:27

Buemi goes off into the gravel but recovers

Friday July 8, 2011 10:27

10:29

Ricciardo makes his debut as a race driver this session with the HRT team

Friday July 8, 2011 10:29

10:30

Alonso moves into 3rd with a 1:50.571

Friday July 8, 2011 10:30

10:31

Button now quickest with a 1:49.651

Friday July 8, 2011 10:31

10:37

Vettel goes second and Hamiilton in third

Friday July 8, 2011 10:37

10:38

Top 10 so far: Button, Vettel, Hamilton, Webber, Massa, Alguersuari, Alonso, Hulkenberg, Robserg and Schumacher

Friday July 8, 2011 10:38

10:38

Vettel now quickest with a 1:49.076

Friday July 8, 2011 10:38

10:39

Massa goes second with a 1:49.174

Friday July 8, 2011 10:39

10:40

Vettel improves in 1st with a 1:48.794

Friday July 8, 2011 10:40

10:41

Perez spins and recovers, he has yet to set a time

Friday July 8, 2011 10:41

10:43

Schumacher now quickest with a 1:48.388

Friday July 8, 2011 10:43

10:46

Halfway into the session the top 10 are: Schumacher, Vettel, Massa, Button, Hamilton, di Resta, Rosberg, Webber, Kobayashi and Alguersuari

Friday July 8, 2011 10:46

10:50

Perez moves into 7th with a 1:49.203

Friday July 8, 2011 10:50

10:50

Petrov is the only driver yet to set a time and is on the track now

Friday July 8, 2011 10:50

10:52

Rosberg moves into 3rd with a 1:48.904

Friday July 8, 2011 10:52

10:53

Hamilton is on the track on dry tyres!!

Friday July 8, 2011 10:53

10:54

The track isn't dry!

Friday July 8, 2011 10:54

10:55

Hamilton is going very slowly around the track, he has no grip at all

Friday July 8, 2011 10:55

10:56

Hamilton pits!

Friday July 8, 2011 10:56

10:58

Alonso goes into 4th with a 1:48.952

Friday July 8, 2011 10:58

10:59

Alguersuari into second with a 1:48.678

Friday July 8, 2011 10:59

10:59

Alonso goes quickest with a 1;48.161, Webber into second

Friday July 8, 2011 10:59

11:02

[Comment From tasy tasy : ]

come on sfm...

Friday July 8, 2011 11:02 tasy

11:03

Conditions are getting worse on the track as it continues to rain

Friday July 8, 2011 11:03

11:06

[Comment From nihil nihil : ]

is there any effects of the performance of red bull about the new regulation on diffuser relative to other? ED - As it is a wet session, it is impossible to compare. Only in a dry session that we may get an idea

Friday July 8, 2011 11:06 nihil

11:10

[Comment From tasy tasy : ]

yeahhh..new regulation on diffuser will make all effect performance of all teams... ED - Yes it will affect all the teams but some teams are expected to be affected more than others

Friday July 8, 2011 11:10 tasy

11:11

No improvements on the track as the conditions have gotten worse

Friday July 8, 2011 11:11

11:12

Vettel actually improved in the 1st sector but was slower in the second

Friday July 8, 2011 11:12

11:14

Kobayashi crashes!

Friday July 8, 2011 11:14

11:16

He is ok

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16

11:16

InsideFerrari:

In the meantime, the crew is changing the rear wing on Felipe's car to switch for the new one. [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:16

MikeGascoyne:

Big shunt for Kamui on the pit straight, looks like he kept his foot in when he ran wide, should have lifted [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MikeGascoyne

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

And here's @jensonbutton looking equally shiny! http://t.co/w25TSbF [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

Vitaly boxes, engine off and wheeled in to our 12 car pit garage [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

WilliamsF1Team:

The boys are testing new diffuser today. Pastor running it in the am, Rubens in the pm for comparison data [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 WilliamsF1Team

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

Kobayashi just had a sizeable shunt in the Sauber opposite the pits. A few corners missing from that one. Just yellow flags for now... [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is back in the garage, Nico out. 17min to go. [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno says it's very slippery out there. His main issue is traction at low speed

[via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

Nick reports low grip from the slippery conditions [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

For everyone at Silverstone, upload your pics to our Facebook fan album - the best will appear on our website! http://tinyurl.com/27lj6tn [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is back in the pits. [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

RT @MSNSportStar: What do you make of @MyTeamLotus 's chances for this weekend's GP? Tell us! http://on-msn.com/pdHlVn [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is coming in. He is currently quickest in 1.48.161. Now it is raining... [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:16

realTimoGlock:

The times so far. 38 mins to go in FP1 http://t.co/qTdYS3X [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 realTimoGlock

11:16

MikeGascoyne:

Aero runs completed, first proper runs on both cars in a few minutes [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MikeGascoyne

11:16

InsideFerrari:

He is still on intermediate tyres, same set as before [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:16

realTimoGlock:

The first proper run with a couple of laps. These guys have everything under control http://t.co/pQJ503t [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 realTimoGlock

11:16

clubforce:

Nico heads out for first proper run on intermediate tyres. [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 clubforce

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

@Bioflap wouldn't vouch for the colour balance of a blackberry camera either [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 currently Michael P3, Nico P7 [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

Busy garage, rear spring change on timo's car http://t.co/O8e0qjj http://t.co/Dn1Sej8 [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

clubforce:

It has just started raining again. Paul and Nico both running intermediates still. [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 clubforce

11:16

realTimoGlock:

More rain in about 10 mins. And no, Timos isnt tweeting from the car ;) [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 realTimoGlock

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

Here's Jarno coming back after his last run. Best time 1m50.2, he's 16th ahead of Hulkenberg, Heidfeld and Petrov

[via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

MikeGascoyne:

Starting to rain again as predicted, light rain for the next 10 mins [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MikeGascoyne

11:16

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is leaving the garage again now [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

Beautiful, special #dressmeforthefinale overalls though - stay posted to www.mclaren.com for full details later today!!! [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

MikeGascoyne:

Shower forecast for 9.55 for 10 mins [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MikeGascoyne

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

@rachelclarkef1 who is your guide? I can come out [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Crash for KOB at T18. Yellow flag. [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

CEO Andy with @TweetMeF1Stuff http://t.co/rS2Khrw [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo due out in about 5 mins http://t.co/wvgonYK http://t.co/fjsJWFs [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

F1_LewisFan #socialfriday @TheFifthDriver Have the drivers got special helmets for the weekend??.. Not for this race, no... [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

Rear wing change for Nick's car, Vitaly's was changed at the beginning of the session too [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

clubforce:

Possible rain shower close to the track. [via Twitter]

Friday July 8, 2011 11:16 clubforce

11:17

Kobayashi went wide going on the main straight, lost control and slammed into the barrier. His car nearly flipped going over the grass

Friday July 8, 2011 11:17

11:18

The session continues under yellows

Friday July 8, 2011 11:18

11:19

Kobayashi's car is being removed

Friday July 8, 2011 11:19

11:20

10 minutes remain in the session

Friday July 8, 2011 11:20

11:21

Top 10: Alonso, Webber, Schumacher, Alguersuari, Vettel, Button, Rosberg, Massa, di Resta and Hamilton

Friday July 8, 2011 11:21

11:22

Webber goes quickest with a 1:47.553

Friday July 8, 2011 11:22

11:23

Massa improves into 4th with a 1:48.438

Friday July 8, 2011 11:23

11:25

Hamilton moves into 5th with a 1:48.549

Friday July 8, 2011 11:25

11:26

Webber improves again in 1st with a 1:46.881

Friday July 8, 2011 11:26

11:26

Massa moves into second with a 1:48.109

Friday July 8, 2011 11:26

11:27

All the drivers are on the track expect for Trulli and Kobayashi (who crashed out)

Friday July 8, 2011 11:27

11:28

Rosberg now in second with a 1:47.758

Friday July 8, 2011 11:28

11:29

Schumacher and Hamilton are on quick laps

Friday July 8, 2011 11:29

11:29

So is Massa

Friday July 8, 2011 11:29

11:29

Final timed lap for everyone!

Friday July 8, 2011 11:29

11:30

Schumacher goes second, Barrichello in third

Friday July 8, 2011 11:30

11:30

Perez into 4th!

Friday July 8, 2011 11:30

11:30

Session over

Friday July 8, 2011 11:30

11:33

Top 10: Webber (1:46.603), Schumacher (+0.660), Barrichello (+0.744), Perez (+0.819), Massa (+0.959), Rosberg (+1.155), Alonso (+1.558), Hamilton (+1.946), Hulkenberg (+1.995) and Alguersuari (+2.075)

Friday July 8, 2011 11:33

11:40

11th - 24th: di Resta (+2.127), Buemi (+2.175), Vettel (+2.191), Maldonado (+2.206), Button (+2.238), Heidfeld (+2.338), Petrov (+3.000), Kobayashi (+3.530), Trulli (+3.619), Chandhok - Lotus test driver (+4.516), Glock (+5.867), Liuzzi (+6.540), d'Ambrosio (+6.866) and Ricciardo (+7.731)

Friday July 8, 2011 11:40

11:42

Least laps by Massa (13) then Trulli (14) while most laps by d'Ambrosio (26) then Ricciardo (24)

Friday July 8, 2011 11:42

11:45

With the wet conditions, it is impossible to guage the effect of the new regulations which effectively ban exhaust blowing. Lets hope for a dry second practice which may give us a better idea

Friday July 8, 2011 11:45

11:45

Join us for the second practice session at 13:00 local time (12:00 GMT)
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Friday July 8, 2011 11:45

11:52