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2011 Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

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2nd Friday Practice

Italian Formula One Grand Prix - 2nd Friday Practice

(09/09/2011)

3:03

2nd Friday practice session from Monza is underway

Friday September 9, 2011 3:03

3:03

Air temperature is at 28 degrees while track temperature is at 40 degrees

Friday September 9, 2011 3:03

3:04

Alguersuari is the first to set a time with a 1:28.705

Friday September 9, 2011 3:04

3:04

Petrov betters that with a 1:27.236

Friday September 9, 2011 3:04

3:05

Perez now quickest with a 1:26.760

Friday September 9, 2011 3:05

3:06

Hamilton and Button on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 3:06

3:07

Perez improves with a 1:26.594 but Hamilton goes quickest with a 1:26.507

Friday September 9, 2011 3:07

3:09

Buemi crashes

Friday September 9, 2011 3:09

3:09

He is ok

Friday September 9, 2011 3:09

3:10

He went wide onto the gravel and hit the tyre barriers

Friday September 9, 2011 3:10

3:11

Button goes quickest with a 1:25.905

Friday September 9, 2011 3:11

3:14

Webber goes second with a 1:26.066 and Vettel in 3rd

Friday September 9, 2011 3:14

3:15

Vettel now quickest with a 1:25.635

Friday September 9, 2011 3:15

3:15

Webber goes second with a 1:25.841

Friday September 9, 2011 3:15

3:16

Massa goes 4th with a 1:26.187

Friday September 9, 2011 3:16

3:17

Alonso takes 4th with a 1:26.104

Friday September 9, 2011 3:17

3:17

Vettel improves in 1st with a 1:25.510

Friday September 9, 2011 3:17

3:18

Massa goes second with a 1:25.688

Friday September 9, 2011 3:18

3:19

Vettel improves again with a 1:25.134

Friday September 9, 2011 3:19

3:19

Alonso goes second with a 1:25.561

Friday September 9, 2011 3:19

3:20

Sebastien_buemi:

Milton Keynes! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 Sebastien_buemi

3:20

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 3:20 H_Kovalainen

3:20

TheFifthDriver:

For all those asking, Jenson's race engineer is Dave Robson, who's also a great bloke! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 TheFifthDriver

3:20

OfficialLRGP:

Both R31s out on track, VP currently in second [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialLRGP

3:20

OfficialMGP:

#F1 YELLOW FLAG. a Toro Rosso is out of the track [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialMGP

3:20

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo's programme this afternoon is focused around the upgrade. We have some option parts to try as part of the new package #MVRengineers [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MarussiaVirgin

3:20

redbullf1spy:

I did get home from Spa, by the way: http://t.co/LDwB037 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 redbullf1spy

3:20

AussieGrit:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 AussieGrit

3:20

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 3:20 H_Kovalainen

3:20

karunchandhok:

Reasonably good morning.... Couple issues cost some time but overall pleased. nice to drive in the dry for a change !!! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 karunchandhok

3:20

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Buemi is out of the track and OK [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialMGP

3:20

LucasdiGrassi:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 LucasdiGrassi

3:20

OfficialLRGP:

Bruno's posted his best timed lap- 1min 27.379secs [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialLRGP

3:20

Sebastien_buemi:

Simulator! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 Sebastien_buemi

3:20

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 3:20 rubarrichello

3:20

AussieGrit:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 AussieGrit

3:20

BSenna:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 BSenna

3:20

WilliamsF1Team:

Both cars on track for installation laps [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 WilliamsF1Team

3:20

MarussiaVirgin:

FP2 will be 'full-on' for @MarussiaVirgin. We now have 2 sessions worth of work to do in one! JDA programme focused around tyre evaluation. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MarussiaVirgin

3:20

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 3:20 ToroRossoSpy

3:20

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 3:20 nico_rosberg

3:20

WilliamsF1Team:

Down in the garage @Pastormaldo talks with @xevipujolar http://t.co/0SSEMQB [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 WilliamsF1Team

3:20

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 3:20 Pastormaldo

3:20

InsideFerrari:

Felipe's car is firing up [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 InsideFerrari

3:20

WilliamsF1Team:

Last minute prep ahead of FP2 http://t.co/7b0cmwW [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 WilliamsF1Team

3:20

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 3:20 LucasdiGrassi

3:20

rubarrichello:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 rubarrichello

3:20

MyTeamLotus:

yellow flags on track for Buemi, Jarno is called back into the pits [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MyTeamLotus

3:20

MarussiaVirgin:

It's been a very busy break for the team between the two sessions, with an engine change for Jerome. Both cars ready to run. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MarussiaVirgin

3:20

MarussiaVirgin:

Timo does a quick interview with Sky Deutschland before heading over to the garage for FP2 http://t.co/L6eBoFK [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MarussiaVirgin

3:20

BSenna:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 BSenna

3:20

Sebastien_buemi:

Wakeboarding in Milano! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 Sebastien_buemi

3:20

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 3:20 narainracing

3:20

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno is giving his feedback on his first laps of the weekend to engineer Gianluca now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MyTeamLotus

3:20

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki says he struggled to get the same grip as this morning on that run, which made the car unstable. The track will keep on improving.... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MyTeamLotus

3:20

redbullf1spy:

Oh look! There's Jamiroquoi. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 redbullf1spy

3:20

NicoHulkenberg:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 NicoHulkenberg

3:20

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 3:20 nico_rosberg

3:20

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 3:20 narainracing

3:20

rubarrichello:

@Claudiogora seguindo brasssss [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 rubarrichello

3:20

ToroRossoSpy:

Jaime 10th and Seb 17th fastest after first 90 minutes of free practice at average speeds approaching 250 km/h. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 ToroRossoSpy

3:20

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 3:20 narainracing

3:20

H_Kovalainen:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 H_Kovalainen

3:20

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 3:20 Pastormaldo

3:20

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 3:20 nico_rosberg

3:20

OfficialLRGP:

The rocket looking quite rapid so far today, looking to close in on his 1min 26.625secs lap from FP1 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialLRGP

3:20

BSenna:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 BSenna

3:20

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 3:20 ToroRossoSpy

3:20

BSenna:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 BSenna

3:20

rubarrichello:

@kennddyamoruzzo grazieee [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 rubarrichello

3:20

MyTeamLotus:

ride height and brake adjustments planned for Jarno's car before his next run [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MyTeamLotus

3:20

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.28.780 is Michael's fastest lap so far. He completed 4 laps. Nico is back out on track too [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialMGP

3:20

InsideFerrari:

There is a yellow flag at the exit of the Parabolica due to Buemi going off the track [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 InsideFerrari

3:20

AussieGrit:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 AussieGrit

3:20

AussieGrit:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 AussieGrit

3:20

OfficialLRGP:

VP clocks in with a 1min 26.699secs lap- nay bad [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialLRGP

3:20

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @dynasty177 asks: "Who is Andy Latham and what is his role?" He is Lewis's race engineer & a top bloke. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 TheFifthDriver

3:20

H_Kovalainen:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 H_Kovalainen

3:20

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @craigsyf1: "Are there any fish in the MTC pond and do people get the opportunity to fish it?" There are 1000s of fish! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 TheFifthDriver

3:20

redbullf1spy:

Gold star for the spelling team. Yes, it's Jamiroquai. (*sigh*). [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 redbullf1spy

3:20

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 3:20 LucasdiGrassi

3:20

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 3:20 karunchandhok

3:20

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 3:20 LucasdiGrassi

3:20

MikeGascoyne:

Gearbox problem on Heikki's car turned out to be a sensor issue so box is ok for next session [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 MikeGascoyne

3:20

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 3:20 ToroRossoSpy

3:20

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 3:20 Pastormaldo

3:20

WilliamsF1Team:

Sun shining brightly in the pitlane - pretty hot down here! I'm not complaining though! http://t.co/SgXSz3V [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 WilliamsF1Team

3:20

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @Ashleigh__UK: "Do lewis and jenson have set meals and drinks in the lead up to grands prix?" Yes, prepared by the trainers. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 TheFifthDriver

3:20

NicoHulkenberg:

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

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 NicoHulkenberg

3:20

Sebastien_buemi:

Bonne préparation physique pour le grand prix de Monza. Départ pour le simulateur cette après midi. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 Sebastien_buemi

3:20

InsideFerrari:

Both cars on track now. No more yellow flags [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 InsideFerrari

3:20

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 3:20 Pastormaldo

3:20

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael's time is now down to 1.28.009. He just started his 8th lap [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 OfficialMGP

3:20

InsideFerrari:

Fernando did the same [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:20 InsideFerrari

3:21

Another improvement by Vettel in 1st with 1:24.866

Friday September 9, 2011 3:21

3:22

Only Ricciardo and Rosberg have yet to set times this session

Friday September 9, 2011 3:22

3:25

Mechanics working hard on Rosberg's car. Looks like a problem

Friday September 9, 2011 3:25

3:30

30 minutes into the session and the top 10 are: Vettel, Alonso, Massa, Webber, Button, Perez, Hamilton, Senna, Kobayashi and Petrov

Friday September 9, 2011 3:30

3:34

Button back on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 3:34

3:37

Vettel also on the track but they seem to be testing long runs and heavy fuel loads as the lap times are much slower

Friday September 9, 2011 3:37

3:38

Hamilton on the track and so is Alonso

Friday September 9, 2011 3:38

3:39

Webber takes 3rd from Massa with a 1:25.585

Friday September 9, 2011 3:39

3:40

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki fires up and rolls out for his second run of FP2, both cars on track now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MyTeamLotus

3:40

MarussiaVirgin:

Jerome making up for lost time this morning. Leading the lap tally so far in FP2 with his tyre work. 11 laps and on his way back in [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MarussiaVirgin

3:40

TheFifthDriver:

#SocialFriday @CherylTulaJJ__x asks: "How Many Overalls & Helmets Does Each Driver Use On A Weekend?" [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 TheFifthDriver

3:40

MarussiaVirgin:

And in he comes for a download with the #MVRengineers http://t.co/gQtSDoa [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MarussiaVirgin

3:40

MarussiaVirgin:

V hot and sunny in the pitlane now - 29 deg air temp, track at 41 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MarussiaVirgin

3:40

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @humphreys100 asks: "Why 2 helmets?" Just to be on the safe side: you can also fit different visors/radios etc... [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 TheFifthDriver

3:40

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is curently out of the car talking to his race engineer Tony while the guys work on his car. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 OfficialMGP

3:40

InsideFerrari:

First run completed by both drivers: 1.25.561 for Fernando, 1.25.688 for Felipe [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 InsideFerrari

3:40

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Two personal bests for Michael in S1 & S3, 1.27.739 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 OfficialMGP

3:40

MarussiaVirgin:

The nose-wing assembly is heavier than it looks. Nathan our #MVRmechanic is starting to struggle http://t.co/2S03Nfz [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MarussiaVirgin

3:40

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens pits, staying on same tyres for next run http://t.co/mAa1Ta0 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 WilliamsF1Team

3:40

TheFifthDriver:

Generally speaking, two helmets for each weekend and four to five sets of overalls (remember, we have #DMFTF kit on Saturdays too). [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 TheFifthDriver

3:40

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens is back on track http://t.co/UUr2FQg [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 WilliamsF1Team

3:40

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor in the garage while Rubens is out on a medium tyre run http://t.co/Fldwr4w [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 WilliamsF1Team

3:40

MyTeamLotus:

RT @MarkPeachman: Kindly RT. My partner has had her 4 horses (her 4 "babies") stolen - #bringKVhome http://t.co/oeOL62Y [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MyTeamLotus

3:40

InsideFerrari:

Also Fernando is back on track, on the same set of Medium tyres as well [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 InsideFerrari

3:40

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is currently on track [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 OfficialMGP

3:40

karunchandhok:

"@easonF1: Opinion growing that Dave Croft will be new Sky telly commentator. Sensible choice" @CroftyF1 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 karunchandhok

3:40

MyTeamLotus:

ok, we're biased, but the car is looking swish as ever as Jarno is followed for half a lap on the tv feed [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MyTeamLotus

3:40

InsideFerrari:

They are currently 2nd and 3rd behind Vettel [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 InsideFerrari

3:40

MyTeamLotus:

control room for the next few days. and not a bad spot to watch from either! http://t.co/rcZWasu [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 MyTeamLotus

3:40

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Nico is about to jump back in his car [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 OfficialMGP

3:40

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is on track for his second run of the afternoon, on the same set of Medium tyres [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 InsideFerrari

3:40

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @LaurenRF1 asks: "Do all the F1 cars on display in the MTC still start up and run?" Yes! It's important to respect your past. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:40 TheFifthDriver

3:41

Webber briefly takes second but Hamilton betters his time with a 1:25.284

Friday September 9, 2011 3:41

3:45

Rosberg makes it onto the track as Vettel improves in 1st with a 1:24.862

Friday September 9, 2011 3:45

3:46

Perez goes 3rd with a 1:25.347 on the soft compound

Friday September 9, 2011 3:46

3:46

Schumacher goes quickest with a 1:24.816 on the soft compound

Friday September 9, 2011 3:46

3:50

Schumacher improves in 1st with a 1:24.347

Friday September 9, 2011 3:50

3:54

Felipe Massa goes into 3rd with a 1:24.908

Friday September 9, 2011 3:54

3:56

Massa improves to second with a 1:24.366

Friday September 9, 2011 3:56

3:56

Massa is on the soft compound

Friday September 9, 2011 3:56

3:58

Vettel and Hamilton are now on the track

Friday September 9, 2011 3:58

3:59

Vettel starts his timed lap on the soft compound

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59

3:59

OfficialLRGP:

Bruno sitting pretty in P6 and teammate Vitaly in P7 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialLRGP

3:59

InsideFerrari:

RUn finished by Fernando with a practice start [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 InsideFerrari

3:59

MarussiaVirgin:

@TheCrazyCaptain You are incorrigible! But in all honesty that probably isn't going to happen. Sorry :-) [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 MarussiaVirgin

3:59

TheFifthDriver:

For everyone asking, #DMFTF is HUGO BOSS's overalls competition that's running all season! www.hugoboss.com/mclaren [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 TheFifthDriver

3:59

MyTeamLotus:

one goes out, one comes in... Jarno is back after doing a 1m29.9s in 20th place [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 MyTeamLotus

3:59

InsideFerrari:

Felipe finished his run: he did not improve his lap time and he is currently 6th. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 InsideFerrari

3:59

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael completed 5 laps on the soft tyres. Currently fastest 1.24.347 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialMGP

3:59

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Purple in S1 for Michael. 27.0s [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialMGP

3:59

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens is also going out on softs now http://t.co/HahTLEt [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 WilliamsF1Team

3:59

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is now running on Softs [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 InsideFerrari

3:59

MarussiaVirgin:

@AxelThielmann does a lot for Timo but high on the list is pointing a jet of cool air at his helmet http://t.co/CkM1bDP [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 MarussiaVirgin

3:59

karunchandhok:

@russellbatch hello russ, sorry to just hear about your son. I'd like to donate a signed nomex top as well. Are you in monza ? [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 karunchandhok

3:59

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor out on soft tyres now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 WilliamsF1Team

3:59

OfficialLRGP:

Bruno coming back into this most compact of Monza garages [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialLRGP

3:59

InsideFerrari:

He did not improve his position and slipped in 8th place as others are using already Softs. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 InsideFerrari

3:59

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki improves to a 29.4 and goes 19th, ahead of Rosberg for now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 MyTeamLotus

3:59

OfficialMGP:

#F1 1.24.347 for Michael. Currently P1 on the softs [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialMGP

3:59

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michae is back in the pits. 18 laps covered [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialMGP

3:59

OfficialLRGP:

The softs for Mr.Senna, the option tyre [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialLRGP

3:59

TheFifthDriver:

Both drivers have left the pits, fitted with Option tyres for the first time. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 TheFifthDriver

3:59

TheFifthDriver:

#socialfriday @Col_In_KSA says: "Is it true there's 1 person employed by the team to polish the cars prior to leaving the garage?" Haha! No! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 TheFifthDriver

3:59

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki heads back out now for his first run of the day on the soft tyre [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 MyTeamLotus

3:59

OfficialLRGP:

Short run for BS on the supersofts [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 OfficialLRGP

3:59

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens & Pastor both in garage now - on radio to engineers http://t.co/pwyC2Lq [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 WilliamsF1Team

3:59

MyTeamLotus:

Three green sectors for Heikki next time round and he moves up to 18th on a 28.7. Now four tenths behind Buemi in 17th [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 3:59 MyTeamLotus

4:00

Hamilton is also on the soft compound

Friday September 9, 2011 4:00

4:00

Hamilton goes quickest with a 1:24.046

Friday September 9, 2011 4:00

4:01

Button goes 4th with a 1:24.792

Friday September 9, 2011 4:01

4:01

Vettel goes second with a 1:24.189

Friday September 9, 2011 4:01

4:03

Hamilton was on a very quick lap but pits

Friday September 9, 2011 4:03

4:04

Replay shows that Hamilton nearly ran into the back of Alguersuari

Friday September 9, 2011 4:04

4:04

Vettel goes quickest with a 1:24.010

Friday September 9, 2011 4:04

4:07

[Comment From Michael Michael : ]

thanks for the coverage. Hamilton was doing faster times this morning. ED - You are welcome Yes, he did a very quick time this morning and was nearly a second quicker than anyone else

Friday September 9, 2011 4:07 Michael

4:09

Alonso moves into 5th with a 1:24.433

Friday September 9, 2011 4:09

4:09

Less than half a second separates the top 7!

Friday September 9, 2011 4:09

4:14

15 minutes remain in the session and the top 10 are: Vettel, Hamilton, Schumacher, Massa, Alonso, Webber, Button, Perez, Kobayashi and Senna

Friday September 9, 2011 4:14

4:17

Ricciardo has yet to set a time. He has completed just 2 installation laps

Friday September 9, 2011 4:17

4:18

20 cars on the track at this stage

Friday September 9, 2011 4:18

4:21

InsideFerrari:

Some traffic in this run for Fernando [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 InsideFerrari

4:21

MyTeamLotus:

Another green sector for Jarno, but then he lost some time, so Gianluca radioed him back into the pits. Now preparing for a longer run [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 MyTeamLotus

4:21

MarussiaVirgin:

@TheCrazyCaptain Ow that hurts when we try so hard for you [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 MarussiaVirgin

4:21

TheFifthDriver:

@Rachiiieeeee asks: "What's the weirdest things you've been asked on a #socialfriday?" Probably how does M Whitmarsh take his tea!?! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 TheFifthDriver

4:21

InsideFerrari:

Fernando finished his run: he is 5th in 1.24.433 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 InsideFerrari

4:21

OfficialLRGP:

Looking to better his 1min 25.325, the new boy emerges from the LRGP garage [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 OfficialLRGP

4:21

WilliamsF1Team:

Rubens is back out on track - still on soft tyres http://t.co/uBL5DwR [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 WilliamsF1Team

4:21

WilliamsF1Team:

Pastor & Rubens back in, Pastor will stay on these tyres for next run [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 WilliamsF1Team

4:21

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is doing the same now [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 InsideFerrari

4:21

ToroRossoSpy:

Wow! A big off for Seb in FP2. The driver is fine, but the car less so. We won't know the extent of the damage until after the session. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 ToroRossoSpy

4:21

WilliamsF1Team:

Looking towards the pit exit in Monza http://t.co/Lb4sdVQ [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 WilliamsF1Team

4:21

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is doing his long run on Softs. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 InsideFerrari

4:21

WilliamsF1Team:

15 minutes to go in FP2, Rubens is currently 15th 1:26.202 and Pastor 16th 1:26.353 [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 WilliamsF1Team

4:21

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Both guys are now on track [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 OfficialMGP

4:21

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno goes quicker again and jumps Heikki with a 1m28.559s. We're still 18th & 19th [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 MyTeamLotus

4:21

TheFifthDriver:

Jenson is doing a corner-by-corner debrief of his latest run. Positives and negatives. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 TheFifthDriver

4:21

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki's feedback on his last run: wants more front end grip, but the balance is similar on both tyre compounds [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 MyTeamLotus

4:21

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki is on his way down the pitlane to rejoin the track, with Jarno about to follow [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 MyTeamLotus

4:21

OfficialMGP:

#F1 Michael is back out on track [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:21 OfficialMGP

4:22

All drivers are on the track except for Ricciardo and Buemi (who crashed earlier in the session)

Friday September 9, 2011 4:22

4:26

Ricciardo makes it onto the track with just a few minutes remaining

Friday September 9, 2011 4:26

4:28

As most are running heavy fuel loads, it is unlikely that the top times will be improved

Friday September 9, 2011 4:28

4:31

Session over

Friday September 9, 2011 4:31

4:31

Kobayashi has stopped on the side of the track

Friday September 9, 2011 4:31

4:33

Top 10: Vettel (1:24.010), Hamilton (+0.036), Schumacher (+0.337), Massa, Alonso, Webber, Button (+0.498), Perez (+1.087), Kobayashi and Senna (+1.315)

Friday September 9, 2011 4:33

4:41

TheFifthDriver:

Fastest time was a 1m24.010s (VET) - Lewis was second with a 1m24.046s and Jenson was seventh on a 1m24.508s. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 TheFifthDriver

4:41

InsideFerrari:

Session finished. Felipe is 4th and Fernando just imeddiately behind him. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 InsideFerrari

4:41

OfficialLRGP:

@noahshuster Yes. 36 laps this afternoon and counting. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 OfficialLRGP

4:41

WilliamsF1Team:

Only 6minutes of running left in this session [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 WilliamsF1Team

4:41

MarussiaVirgin:

#MVRengineers Good recovery from a difficult start with a compressed programme where we had to prioritise a few key items. More to come. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 MarussiaVirgin

4:41

MyTeamLotus:

Heikki's longer run was cut short by a puncture. Feedback: braking stability better with heavier fuel, still looking for more front end grip [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 MyTeamLotus

4:41

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno is back in the pits now, so we end P2 with Jarno 18th (1m28.559s) and Heikki 19th (1m28.605s) [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 MyTeamLotus

4:41

InsideFerrari:

Vettel quickest in 1.24.010, followed by Hamilton and Schumacher. [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 InsideFerrari

4:41

MyTeamLotus:

Did you know you can now buy our official energy drink, EQ8? - http://t.co/ORFWeeo [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 MyTeamLotus

4:41

TheFifthDriver:

That concludes our run from second practice of the Santander Italian Grand Prix. Remember to rejoin us tomorrow for P3 and qualifying! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 TheFifthDriver

4:41

MyTeamLotus:

Jarno hears "box, box" as the chequered flag comes out [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 MyTeamLotus

4:41

InsideFerrari:

It will be hard this weekend but now it is time to prepare the car in every detail for the qualifying and the race [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 InsideFerrari

4:41

OfficialMGP:

#F1 End of FP2 in Monza. Michael P3 1.24.347 (39L), Nico P22 1.29.184 (29L). More info to follow soon! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 OfficialMGP

4:41

MarussiaVirgin:

@TheCrazyCaptain That deal appears to include a Paddock Pass? And thank you! [via Twitter]

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41 MarussiaVirgin

4:41

11th to 24th: Petrov (+1.440), Sutil, di Resta, Alguersuari, Barrichello, Maldonado (+2.343), Buemi, Trulli (+4.549), Kovalainen, Glock, Liuzzi, Rosberg, d'Ambrosio and Ricciardo (+5.831)

Friday September 9, 2011 4:41

4:43

Buemi crashed out very early in the session while Ricciardo didn't get much running due to a mechanical problem

Friday September 9, 2011 4:43

4:43

Maldonado covered the most number of laps with 40 followed by Perez and Sutil with 39 laps each

Friday September 9, 2011 4:43

4:44

Join us tomorrow for 3rd practice from 11 am and qualifying from 2 pm local time

Friday September 9, 2011 4:44

4:44