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2011 Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

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1st Friday Practice

Italian Formula One Grand Prix - 1st Friday Practice

(09/09/2011)

11:00

Friday practice session from Monza gets underway

Friday September 9, 2011 11:00

11:00

Air temperature is at 24 degrees while track temperature is at 19 degrees

Friday September 9, 2011 11:00

11:01

Drivers are going out onto the track for their installation laps

Friday September 9, 2011 11:01

11:07

All drivers have completed their installation laps. No timed laps yet

Friday September 9, 2011 11:07

11:08

Massa is on the track. He is doing another installation lap

Friday September 9, 2011 11:08

11:11

d'Ambrosio goes back onto the track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:11

11:14

d'Ambrosio starts a time lap

Friday September 9, 2011 11:14

11:14

d'Ambrosio sets a 1:43.577

Friday September 9, 2011 11:14

11:15

Button and Glock return to the track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:15

11:16

redbullf1spy:

It's Geox press conference time - positions please... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 redbullf1spy

11:16

H_Kovalainen:

Nice day in Monza, track looks cool as always and the team all ready to go. Workout in the gym and dinner then sleep [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 H_Kovalainen

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki not happy with the brakes, so his engineer Juan is just organising some changes before his next run [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

narainracing:

Yet another #delhiblast with more innocent lives lost! Things really need to step up- we should be able to feel safe in our own nation. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 narainracing

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

Session starts and Heikki is straight out onto track [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

AussieGrit:

"@punditnewswire: BBC Sport - Mark Webber column http://t.co/7ayKqwj via @AussieGrit" [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 AussieGrit

11:16

H_Kovalainen:

“@tonyfernandes: Okay it's competition time . Who wants to come watch QPR vs Newcastle with me on Monday.” I'll be there my first game in UK [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 H_Kovalainen

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

Looking fwd to that! RT @F1Cartoonz Coming up after FP1 our brand new cartoon for @MarussiaVirgin starring @realTimoGlock @thereal_JDA [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

InsideFerrari:

Fernando completed just one lap, while Felipe did 3 laps, always changing the nose passing through the pit lane. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:16

karunchandhok:

@Domaldworth please contact murali@adrenna.co.in [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 karunchandhok

11:16

LucasdiGrassi:

"@grandepremio: @LucasDiGrassi fecha presença em corrida da V8 Supercars em Surfers Paradise. Aqui: http://t.co/HrWv4hI" [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 LucasdiGrassi

11:16

realTimoGlock:

Just did the track walk! Great day now came in the motorhome and @SamRose_F1 destroyed my day!!! Have to sign 150 caps !!! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 realTimoGlock

11:16

rubarrichello:

Galera olha o capacete de hj #dalheSid /// my new paint scheme for this weekend http://t.co/b5dq0Lk [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 rubarrichello

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Drivers exchanging info with the engineers on how the car feels at slow speed, check all the systems… [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

AussieGrit:

@ladyofglencairn morning hope well and have a great day from @AussieGrit [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 AussieGrit

11:16

redbullf1spy:

Christian: 'Geox shoes have now won 7 grands prix and our drivers don't have sweaty feet...' Phew. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 redbullf1spy

11:16

redbullf1spy:

Did you get it right? It's tyre art by Pirelli via Webber! Gripping! http://t.co/dmyk5Al [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 redbullf1spy

11:16

BSenna:

Bruno responde aos fãs http://t.co/NF2VMCf [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 BSenna

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

and Karun is out too for his installation lap [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

Both cars still in garage...counting down [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

InsideFerrari:

FP 1 has just begun and Felipe and Fernando are leaving the garage for their installation laps [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:16

nico_rosberg:

New helmet finally ready! Thanks to JMD for design help and all of you who sent me your designs. http://t.co/KMdFo7a [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 nico_rosberg

11:16

Pastormaldo:

In a few minutes I'll be in front of the @WilliamsF1Team Box to sign and make some photos... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 Pastormaldo

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

Discussion ongoing with VP and Chief mechanic in pitlane..."Good birthday vitaly?" [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

@Empelnaartje Available on our Online store next week if you want to buy one! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

InsideFerrari:

Pirelli's choice for this race is the same of Spa: Softs and Mediums [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:16

LucasdiGrassi:

Concerned no.. Proud! "@alex_wurz: Seems british media is concerned that @LucasdiGrassi was ahead of me in monaco triathlon. Lucas is wor... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 LucasdiGrassi

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both guys are back in the pits. All sound good so far [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

rubarrichello:

@MarceloLuiizZ ele falou q nao falou nada daquilo... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 rubarrichello

11:16

clubforce:

Nico's car had some flow viz paint during his install lap. Our aero chap, Bill, is inspecting the art work now! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 clubforce

11:16

OfficialLRGP:

@BSenna spoke to us about the weekend that awaits him, hear what he had to say here http://t.co/93AgxjK [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialLRGP

11:16

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens talks with Sam Michael in the garage http://t.co/MQqA6Tl [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 WilliamsF1Team

11:16

ToroRossoSpy:

2011 Belgian GP in pictures: http://t.co/Tb5dEeO [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 ToroRossoSpy

11:16

ToroRossoSpy:

Italian Grand Prixview now live on our website ahead of this weekend's home race. Take a look: http://t.co/89eGPdm #emozionantegaradicasa! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 ToroRossoSpy

11:16

narainracing:

Has been a busy couple of days, things falling in place for the Indian GP. F1 fever is steadily gripping the nation.. Can't wait to be back! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 narainracing

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Track is pretty green as expected [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

clubforce:

5 mins till the start of FP1. Here's a shot as @NicoHulkenberg getting strapped in. http://t.co/vO9bl9g [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 clubforce

11:16

AussieGrit:

Just took a little shot of FA all smiles,Felipe having a ball.. http://t.co/fy1V2R7 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 AussieGrit

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

@tyres2u #riseNshine You snooze, you lose :-( [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

NicoHulkenberg:

@realTimoGlock it's pizza week :))) [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 NicoHulkenberg

11:16

rubarrichello:

@kennddyamoruzzo grazieee [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 rubarrichello

11:16

LucasdiGrassi:

"@totalracebr: Tem alguma dúvida do lado técnico da F-1 e só @LucasdiGrassi poderia responder? É a sua chance http://t.co/QtrAVBS" [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 LucasdiGrassi

11:16

nico_rosberg:

@AliQuack no had a bit of a cold and the biking is a bit too risky through the mountains and swim and run form not good enough... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 nico_rosberg

11:16

narainracing:

Thanks all for the support and wishes. Proud to be associated with Hero Motors- an Indian brand, and looking forward to drive my home GP! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 narainracing

11:16

rubarrichello:

@Claudiogora seguindo brasssss [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 rubarrichello

11:16

realTimoGlock:

Here we are signing signing signing thanks to @SamRose_F1  http://t.co/UMrI9Rq [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 realTimoGlock

11:16

H_Kovalainen:

Flying to Milan tonight, at the circuit tomorrow! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 H_Kovalainen

11:16

WilliamsF1Team:

Both cars evaluating our Monza aero package today [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 WilliamsF1Team

11:16

MyTeamLotus:

both cars back in the pits after their installation laps, though Karun has come back without his left-side mirror... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MyTeamLotus

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @carawrr asks: "What's on the screens that the drivers look at in the garage?" 2 screens: one has timing, the other TV feed. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

NicoHulkenberg:

On my way to Monza. Looking forward to a real italian pizza tonight!!! http://t.co/KgIRile [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 NicoHulkenberg

11:16

realTimoGlock:

Done !! Now some lunch watching @thereal_JDA trying to copy our system! But already behind after the first sector http://t.co/4KCngQm [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 realTimoGlock

11:16

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Pretty much all cars back in the pits after the first run of install laps. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 OfficialMGP

11:16

BSenna:

Check out my Italian GP video diary, it is rather good:... http://t.co/EbY6fle [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 BSenna

11:16

ToroRossoSpy:

We're all hoping Jaime is 44 laps away from his best ever F1 result. And Seb is looking for points from 11th on grid. Go Toro Go! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 ToroRossoSpy

11:16

clubforce:

Install laps for both cars completed. No issues to report. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 clubforce

11:16

realTimoGlock:

Arrived in monza and did some laps around the track already! 32 km http://t.co/NTBv6EG [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 realTimoGlock

11:16

clubforce:

The cars always look super quick with those skinny rear wings. http://t.co/OlzvM6k [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 clubforce

11:16

ToroRossoSpy:

10 minutes to go for the fastest laps of the year. Monza, the Temple of Speed. Even the cynical oldies in the paddock are getting excited. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 ToroRossoSpy

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

@sreyniers Quite the opposite - as I say ours is the fittest man in the team! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

BSenna:

Bruno answers fan's questions http://t.co/NF2VMCf [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 BSenna

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @sjww asks: "Who was the first Mclaren driver to record a win at Monza and when?" [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

AussieGrit:

Press time again! http://t.co/JmM8Rcz [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 AussieGrit

11:16

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens is out on track in FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 WilliamsF1Team

11:16

BSenna:

Bruno Senna comemora ampliação do vínculo com Renault http://t.co/uCdlKRH http://t.co/WzN5kEo [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 BSenna

11:16

MikeGascoyne:

5 mins to FP1 here in Monza. Will be a busy day for us with lots of test items on the car [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MikeGascoyne

11:16

MarussiaVirgin:

That's JDA heading out for the start of FP1. One install lap then back in. Air temp 24, track 19. http://t.co/L0vpj3y [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 MarussiaVirgin

11:16

karunchandhok:

Busy weekend ahead- driving this morning in FP1 then commentary sat / sunday on @5LiveF1 substituting for @antdavidson plus GP2 world feed ! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 karunchandhok

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @buckingabout asks: "How many wins have Mclaren had at Monza? & will it be another on Sunday?" 9 wins - hopefully 10 on Sun! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

Pastormaldo:

1 día muy importante! nuestra Virgencita del valle esta de aniversario, te damos gracias ante todo y te pedimos fuerza,paz,unión en el mundo [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 Pastormaldo

11:16

LucasdiGrassi:

#Monza é um dos GPs mais importantes da temporada, especialmente para a Pirelli. Muito trabalho nesse final de semana. #GPdeMonza [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 LucasdiGrassi

11:16

nico_rosberg:

watch the first pics from Monza: Nico got the bandini trophy permanently #F1 #Monza #Rosberg (webteam) http://ow.ly/6oZeJ [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 nico_rosberg

11:16

redbullf1spy:

Seb watching the new Geox commercial. Guess who's the star in that movie? http://t.co/uVhox03 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 redbullf1spy

11:16

Pastormaldo:

Que curva! La antigua parabólica de Monza, simplemente extrema ;-). Comparto esta foto con ustedes. http://t.co/W8YTeNC [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 Pastormaldo

11:16

H_Kovalainen:

Sad to hear about the plane crash in Russia, nearly whole ice hockey team gone, tragic... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 H_Kovalainen

11:16

Pastormaldo:

Apenas estoy regresando de caminar la pista, q calor!!! Hay muchísima gente en el pitline, en un rato saldré a compartir con ellos... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 Pastormaldo

11:16

TheFifthDriver:

It was Denny Hulme in 1968 - the team's second-ever grand prix victory! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 TheFifthDriver

11:16

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens back in the pitlane http://t.co/mhXl1I0 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 WilliamsF1Team

11:16

InsideFerrari:

As usual on Friday, maybe even more here due to the peculiarity of the track, a lot of work today will be ded… (cont) http://t.co/id99NCB [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:16 InsideFerrari

11:18

Button starts a timed lap

Friday September 9, 2011 11:18

11:19

Button pits without setting a time

Friday September 9, 2011 11:19

11:19

Rosberg and Alonso on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:19

11:21

Alonso pits

Friday September 9, 2011 11:21

11:22

No timed laps so far except 1 from d'Ambrosio

Friday September 9, 2011 11:22

11:24

Kobayashi goes out onto the track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:24

11:27

Kobayashi returns to the track without setting a time

Friday September 9, 2011 11:27

11:27

Ricciardo on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:27

11:29

Ricciardo sets a 1:34.675

Friday September 9, 2011 11:29

11:30

30 minutes into the session and only 2 drivers have set lap times so far

Friday September 9, 2011 11:30

11:31

Perez on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:31

11:32

Ricciardo improves with a 1:32.124

Friday September 9, 2011 11:32

11:32

Perez sets a 1:33.772

Friday September 9, 2011 11:32

11:33

A few more drivers are on timed laps at the moment

Friday September 9, 2011 11:33

11:33

Alguersuari goes quickest with a 1:29.779

Friday September 9, 2011 11:33

11:34

Perez now second with a 1:31.922 - 2nd

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34

11:34

MyTeamLotus:

And Heikki's out on track... http://t.co/zwTCqRM [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 MyTeamLotus

11:34

MarussiaVirgin:

Main concern for the #MVRengineers this weekend…brakes, brakes and more brakes. Monza’s heavy stops mean the highest brake temps of the year [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 MarussiaVirgin

11:34

OfficialLRGP:

VP in the cockpit, ready for some Italian action http://t.co/lKnLnLA [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialLRGP

11:34

TheFifthDriver:

After 30 mins of P1, only two cars have set a time: 1) RIC 1m33.223s 2) DAM 1m43.577s. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 TheFifthDriver

11:34

InsideFerrari:

Only two drivers have a timed lap after 30 minutes [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 InsideFerrari

11:34

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki gets ready to join Karun out on track... http://t.co/zYzW1gI [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 MyTeamLotus

11:34

InsideFerrari:

Perez was the third one now.... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 InsideFerrari

11:34

OfficialLRGP:

Lot of other vehicles out, our chaps still having a chinwag (an earnest chinwag,mind you) [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialLRGP

11:34

TheFifthDriver:

Great #socialfriday question from @MattWang83: "Everyone talks about F1's expense, but what's the "cheapest" part? Black gaffer tape?!?" [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 TheFifthDriver

11:34

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Quiet first 30 minutes... As expected on Fridays! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialMGP

11:34

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is back in the pits, having not completed a full timed lap [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 InsideFerrari

11:34

InsideFerrari:

Fernando left the garage for another installation lap, opened with a practice start at the end of the pit lane [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 InsideFerrari

11:34

realTimoGlock:

The mechanics are checking the new bits und the covers. Can't show you more - sorry http://t.co/hwnYuuV [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 realTimoGlock

11:34

OfficialLRGP:

BS getting ready...tyres on, mechanics at the ready.. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialLRGP

11:34

OfficialMGP:

#F1 So is Michael [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialMGP

11:34

OfficialMGP:

#F1 And Nico is already back in the pits - after another instal lap. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialMGP

11:34

TheFifthDriver:

The simulator is a good place to start to derive ratios and balance. All teams arrive roughly in the zone and hone it during practice. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 TheFifthDriver

11:34

MyTeamLotus:

Karun straps into car no 21... http://t.co/7I0fWak [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 MyTeamLotus

11:34

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Quickly followed by Michael... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialMGP

11:34

realTimoGlock:

@dchassocks @axelthielmann because Timo is in the car of talking to his engineers. But many fans still want to know whats going on here [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 realTimoGlock

11:34

MyTeamLotus:

TV feed riding on board with Karun back to the pits. he has some problems with the steering wheel controls, so we'll check it out now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 MyTeamLotus

11:34

OfficialLRGP:

And, Bruno is off on the medium compound [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 OfficialLRGP

11:34

MarussiaVirgin:

@sreyniers Thank you for that! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 MarussiaVirgin

11:34

MikeGascoyne:

Problem with the steering wheel with Karun, quick stop to change steering wheel [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 MikeGascoyne

11:34

realTimoGlock:

@mx5nick @axelthielmann if they want to have more behind the scenes stuff? Yes! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 realTimoGlock

11:34

realTimoGlock:

And there he is http://t.co/z52yDUx [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 realTimoGlock

11:34

TheFifthDriver:

Many F1 teams have donated to this charity auction: http://t.co/KyGOKJr - it's an extremely worthy cause and deserves your attention. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:34 TheFifthDriver

11:35

Hulkenberg is quickest now with a 1:29.288. Hulkenberg is Force India test driver

Friday September 9, 2011 11:35

11:35

Alguersuari goes quickest with a 1:28.185

Friday September 9, 2011 11:35

11:35

Vettel now on track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:35

11:38

Alguersuari improves with a 1:27.224. Kobayashi in second with a 1:28.288

Friday September 9, 2011 11:38

11:39

Vettel goes 3rd with a 1:27.666

Friday September 9, 2011 11:39

11:40

Vettel now quickest with a 1:26.381

Friday September 9, 2011 11:40

11:41

Massa moves into 3rd with a1:27.379

Friday September 9, 2011 11:41

11:42

Webber into 5th as Buemi spins but recovers

Friday September 9, 2011 11:42

11:43

Vettel improves with a 1:25.914

Friday September 9, 2011 11:43

11:44

Webber goes second with a 1:26.717

Friday September 9, 2011 11:44

11:44

Hamilton on a timed lap

Friday September 9, 2011 11:44

11:45

Hamilton goes second with a 1:25.925. Just 0.011 off Vettel's time

Friday September 9, 2011 11:45

11:46

Hamilton now quickest with a 1:25.203. Webber goes second

Friday September 9, 2011 11:46

11:47

Alonso goes 4th with a 1:26.933

Friday September 9, 2011 11:47

11:48

Halfway into the session and the top 10 are: Hamilton, Webber, Vettel, Alonso, Petrov, Sutil, Alguersuari, Massa, Maldonado and Perez

Friday September 9, 2011 11:48

11:49

Hamilton improves in 1st with a 1:24.512

Friday September 9, 2011 11:49

11:50

Button is on the track. He has yet to set a time

Friday September 9, 2011 11:50

11:51

Hamilton, Webber and Vettel pit

Friday September 9, 2011 11:51

11:52

Button goes second with a 1:25.409

Friday September 9, 2011 11:52

11:53

MyTeamLotus:

Two green sectors on Karun's in-lap though as he settles in [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 MyTeamLotus

11:53

TheFifthDriver:

Lewis's first fast lap is a 1m25.925s - second fastest, just a fraction behind Vettel. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 TheFifthDriver

11:53

OfficialLRGP:

VP follows on the same compound [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 OfficialLRGP

11:53

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki's initial feedback on that run: balance quite good, sharper at the front. but wants to improve the braking stability [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 MyTeamLotus

11:53

OfficialLRGP:

Both cars back in garage after first bit of laptime here in Monza [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 OfficialLRGP

11:53

clubforce:

Nico back in after 8 laps. This first session is all about getting a grip on aero levels. http://t.co/Qov6HTl [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 clubforce

11:53

clubforce:

@NicoHulkenberg back on track for first proper run. Adrian being strapped in and tyres fitted right now. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 clubforce

11:53

TheFifthDriver:

Lewis is back in the pits: the aroma of 'hot racing car' fills the garage. COOL! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 TheFifthDriver

11:53

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is now on track on the medium tyres [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 OfficialMGP

11:53

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is coming in: he is currently 5th in 1.26.647 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 InsideFerrari

11:53

MyTeamLotus:

Karun hears "box, box". He's currently 17th on a 1m30.8s [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 MyTeamLotus

11:53

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is back in the garage: he is currently 6th in 1.27.401. Fernando is still running. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 InsideFerrari

11:53

TheFifthDriver:

Lewis is now fastest overall - 1m25.203s. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 TheFifthDriver

11:53

TheFifthDriver:

The most value-for-money item in our garage is probably the ballpoint pen in Paddy Lowe's notepad! :) [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 TheFifthDriver

11:53

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael ontrack too now. same tyres. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 OfficialMGP

11:53

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo in the garage for a little while as we check sensors [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 MarussiaVirgin

11:53

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki adds that the circuit grip is still quite low, so he can't really attack the brakes yet. Will improve as the track rubbers in today [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 MyTeamLotus

11:53

clubforce:

Adrian joins Nico on track. Both of them running the medium compound tyre. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 clubforce

11:53

InsideFerrari:

And first run for Fernando as well [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 InsideFerrari

11:53

InsideFerrari:

First proper run for Felipe, who just left the garage [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 InsideFerrari

11:53

MarussiaVirgin:

Won't be much performance running for GLO in FP1 - lots of new bits on his car so will do runs to check various installations #MVRengineers [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 MarussiaVirgin

11:53

WilliamsF1Team:

Out on the pitwall, Rubens is out on track http://t.co/QGWrfmN [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 WilliamsF1Team

11:53

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens back to the garage in FP1, Pastor out on track http://t.co/4iiQebG [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53 WilliamsF1Team

11:53

Only Glock has yet to set a time

Friday September 9, 2011 11:53

11:54

Rosberg and Schumacher are in 17th and 18th. Most likely on long run simulation

Friday September 9, 2011 11:54

11:57

Rosberg locks up badly and goes wide but recovers

Friday September 9, 2011 11:57

11:57

Kovalainen very slow. He is crawling back to the pits

Friday September 9, 2011 11:57

11:59

And Schumacher goes wide but recovers!

Friday September 9, 2011 11:59

11:59

Kovalainen stops at the side of the track

Friday September 9, 2011 11:59

12:02

30 minutes remain in the session and the top 10 are: Hamilton, Button, Webber, Vettel, Alonso, Petrov, Sutil, Alguersuari, Hulkenberg and Massa

Friday September 9, 2011 12:02

12:03

Glock yet to set a time. Looks like there is a problem on his car

Friday September 9, 2011 12:03

12:03

Webber, Vettel and Alonso are back on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 12:03

12:04

Petrov goes 5th with a 1:26.625

Friday September 9, 2011 12:04

12:08

Vettel goes second with a 1:25.231

Friday September 9, 2011 12:08

12:10

Glock makes it onto the track

Friday September 9, 2011 12:10

12:11

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico just completed his first flying lap [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialMGP

12:11

OfficialLRGP:

VP in P6, BS in P14 at the moment [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialLRGP

12:11

InsideFerrari:

Another run for Felipe, same set of Medium tyres [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 InsideFerrari

12:11

TheFifthDriver:

For those asking, 'aroma of racing car' is a mix of burnt carbon, cooked brakes, burning rubber and the sweat of a lot of hard-working men! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 TheFifthDriver

12:11

MarussiaVirgin:

Today we see the logo of new partner Soleco appearing for the 1st time on JDA's MVR-02 #MVRpartners http://t.co/BphWnu0 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 MarussiaVirgin

12:11

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens in again for more set-up changes http://t.co/AXGTdsn [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 WilliamsF1Team

12:11

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael had a little off at the Parabolica, coming back to the pits to make sure all is OK [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialMGP

12:11

OfficialLRGP:

Most of the teams will certainly use the softer compound this afternoon. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialLRGP

12:11

OfficialLRGP:

Did you check Bruno's video diary on our website this morning? [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialLRGP

12:11

realTimoGlock:

@dchassocks but than 42000 followers will miss it [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 realTimoGlock

12:11

TheFifthDriver:

Lewis is studying an overlay - a data sheet that compares his laptimes with Jenson's. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 TheFifthDriver

12:11

clubforce:

Just under 30 mins to go in FP1. Adrian currently P7 and Nico P9. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 clubforce

12:11

realTimoGlock:

Timo is still in the garage. New aeroshape means few new or different sensor too. So the guys are checking everything detailed [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 realTimoGlock

12:11

TheFifthDriver:

The mechanics have adjusted the ballast in Lewis's front wing now. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 TheFifthDriver

12:11

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both guys are back in the pits. Nico completed 12 laps, Michael 8 so far. 27min to go. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialMGP

12:11

MyTeamLotus:

true dat @Pirelli_Media: Most drivers doing their second runs on the same set of medium tyres used earlier… (cont) http://t.co/ONQecjI [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 MyTeamLotus

12:11

TheFifthDriver:

The mechanics are just adjusting the ballast on Lewis's front wing. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 TheFifthDriver

12:11

MyTeamLotus:

Here's a shot of Heikki looking cool and collected in the car before he heads out... http://t.co/e2Tsnfw [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 MyTeamLotus

12:11

MyTeamLotus:

Karun preparing to head back out for another run. Firing up now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 MyTeamLotus

12:11

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico backing off to find some space. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialMGP

12:11

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki has had to park it at the Lesmos, so he won't be able to complete the session [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 MyTeamLotus

12:11

InsideFerrari:

Same programme for Fernando. There is a yellow flag at T6 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 InsideFerrari

12:11

OfficialLRGP:

Vyborg rocket returns to the track.. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 OfficialLRGP

12:11

realTimoGlock:

Timo on a one-lap Run now to check the sensor and different fuel mix [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:11 realTimoGlock

12:12

Webber improves but remains in 4th with a 1:25.459

Friday September 9, 2011 12:12

12:14

15 minutes remain in the session and it is Hamilton who is quickest from Vettel, Button and Webber

Friday September 9, 2011 12:14

12:14

d'Ambrosio stops on the track at the end of the main straight

Friday September 9, 2011 12:14

12:18

Hamilton returns to the track

Friday September 9, 2011 12:18

12:20

Glock is going slowly! He has yet to set a time

Friday September 9, 2011 12:20

12:22

Button on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 12:22

12:22

19 cars on the track with 7 minutes remaining

Friday September 9, 2011 12:22

12:23

Chandhok spins are the end of the main straight

Friday September 9, 2011 12:23

12:24

Alonso is in the garage and out of his car. Looks like he won't return this session. He is currently 6th

Friday September 9, 2011 12:24

12:24

Button goes second with a 1:24.963

Friday September 9, 2011 12:24

12:26

Hamilton and Button on quick laps but there is a lot of traffic

Friday September 9, 2011 12:26

12:27

Hamilton improves in 1st with a 1:24.127

Friday September 9, 2011 12:27

12:27

Button also improve with a 1:24.786

Friday September 9, 2011 12:27

12:28

Hamilton is over a second quicker than Vettel in 3rd

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28

12:28

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Thursday's best pictures from Monza http://t.co/lLKgvfs [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 OfficialMGP

12:28

MyTeamLotus:

pit stop practice for the team as Karun arrives, then he's pulled back into the garage [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 MyTeamLotus

12:28

TheFifthDriver:

For those asking about speeds and technical details about Monza, check our sim video at http://t.co/7sxU5mA [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 TheFifthDriver

12:28

InsideFerrari:

Felipe left the garage for his last run [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 InsideFerrari

12:28

MyTeamLotus:

Karun heading into a new lap, but there are yellow flags at the first chicane for D'Ambrosio's stopped car [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 MyTeamLotus

12:28

WilliamsF1Team:

12 mins to go, Rubens currently 13th, Pastor 14th [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 WilliamsF1Team

12:28

InsideFerrari:

It looks like there is a lot of work to do to try and be competitive with McLaren and Red Bull. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 InsideFerrari

12:28

InsideFerrari:

Session finished for Fernando due to a cut on the rear left tyre. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 InsideFerrari

12:28

WilliamsF1Team:

Frank and Patrick are both here in the garage today [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 WilliamsF1Team

12:28

WilliamsF1Team:

5 minutes to go in FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 WilliamsF1Team

12:28

MyTeamLotus:

Karun into another lap and engineer Gianluca on the radio telling him he can keep going longer on this run - two more timed laps after this [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 MyTeamLotus

12:28

MyTeamLotus:

Karun improves to a 1m30.148s, six tenths behind Heikki, and he's called back into the pits now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 MyTeamLotus

12:28

OfficialLRGP:

The Russian's 1min 26.625secs time slots him into fifth position-not a bad birthday present if it remains that way [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 OfficialLRGP

12:28

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome's back - the car may take a little longer http://t.co/4BRu4IF [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 MarussiaVirgin

12:28

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome has pulled over. We're just looking into why and will get back to you asap with more info [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 MarussiaVirgin

12:28

TheFifthDriver:

Jenson's last lap was a 1m24.963s - he's moved up to second-fastest again. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 TheFifthDriver

12:28

InsideFerrari:

There is no point in using now a second new set. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 InsideFerrari

12:28

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is back on track. Same tyres as before. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 OfficialMGP

12:28

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both our guys on track for the last 15 minutes of FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 OfficialMGP

12:28

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor out followed by Rubens http://t.co/hXU7c7F [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 WilliamsF1Team

12:28

realTimoGlock:

At least some tv time for timo. Difficult session with testing all the new parts and settings [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 realTimoGlock

12:28

OfficialLRGP:

BS boxing this lap [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 OfficialLRGP

12:28

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael in a flying lap [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 12:28 OfficialMGP

12:30

Session over, awaiting final timed laps

Friday September 9, 2011 12:30

12:31

Hamilton goes even quicker with a 1:23.865. Nearly a second quicker than Button

Friday September 9, 2011 12:31

12:34

Top 10: Hamilton (1:23.865), Button (+0.921), Vettel (+1.366), Webber (+1.594), Sutil (+2.685), Petrov, Alonso, Massa, Perez & Alguersuari (+2.831)

Friday September 9, 2011 12:34

12:40

11th to 24th: Schumacher (+2.834), Hulkenberg, Barrichello, Kobayashi (+3.131), Maldonado (+3.500), Senna, Buemi, Rosberg (+3.627), Kovalainen (+5.674), Chandhok, Ricciardo, Liuzzi, Glock and d'Ambrosio (+8.034)

Friday September 9, 2011 12:40

12:40

Join us for the second session at 2pm local time (12:00 GMT)

Friday September 9, 2011 12:40

12:41