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2010 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

First Friday Practice Second Friday Practice Saturday Practice Qualifying

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First Friday Practice

Belgian Formula One Grand Prix - 1st Friday Practice

(08/27/2010)

9:58

NewsOnF1:

The first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix will get underway shortly. The track is wet but it isn't raining

Friday August 27, 2010 9:58 NewsOnF1

9:59

NewsOnF1:

Air temperature is at 18 degrees while track temperature is at 17 degrees

Friday August 27, 2010 9:59 NewsOnF1

10:02

NewsOnF1:

Session underway and Timo Glock is the first onto the very wet track

Friday August 27, 2010 10:02 NewsOnF1

10:02

clubforce:

Adrian leaves the garage for his install lap. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:02 clubforce

10:02

InsideFerrari:

Felipe has just left the garage for his installation laps [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:02 InsideFerrari

10:02

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari, Kovalainen, Buemi, Senna and de la Rosa also go out

Friday August 27, 2010 10:02 NewsOnF1

10:03

clubforce:

The session has started. A chilly 18deg air and track. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:03 clubforce

10:03

NewsOnF1:

Glock has returned to the pits after completing his installation lap

Friday August 27, 2010 10:03 NewsOnF1

10:03

rf1paddockpass:

FP1 has just started - Vitaly is doing his install lap and Robert just left the garage to assess the car and track [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:03 rf1paddockpass

10:04

clubforce:

Tonio also leaves the garage. He's on the extreme wet tyres for the install [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:04 clubforce

10:04

TheFifthDriver:

P1 of the Belgian Grand Prix has started - follow us now! http://mclaren.com/home [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:04 TheFifthDriver

10:04

OfficialMGP:

The rain has stopped for the start of P1 but the track is very wet [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:04 OfficialMGP

10:04

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is in the car, waiting to go as well [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:04 InsideFerrari

10:05

rf1paddockpass:

We had a massive thunderstorm about 45mins ago - it is not raining now but everything's very wet [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:05 rf1paddockpass

10:05

OfficialMGP:

Nico's heading out to have a look at the conditions... [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:05 OfficialMGP

10:06

MikeGascoyne:

Next shower no predicted for 11.00. Heikki saying conditions are ok with the wets [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:06 MikeGascoyne

10:06

NewsOnF1:

Massa stays out for a second lap

Friday August 27, 2010 10:06 NewsOnF1

10:07

NewsOnF1:

Massa pits

Friday August 27, 2010 10:07 NewsOnF1

10:07

InsideFerrari:

Felipe came in in the same moment as Fernando came out [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:07 InsideFerrari

10:08

rf1paddockpass:

Robert is back in the garage and has not reported any issue after his install lap [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:08 rf1paddockpass

10:08

VirginRacing:

First pics from the session

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:08 VirginRacing

10:09

OfficialMGP:

Michael goes out for an install lap also on wet tyres [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:09 OfficialMGP

10:09

clubforce:

The programmes for both drivers depends a little on the weather but both will be trying out the blown floor and low downforce package [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:09 clubforce

10:10

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is coming back to the garage now. Nothing to report on the cars. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:10 InsideFerrari

10:10

NewsOnF1:

Glock returns to the track
The 2 McLarens are the only two drivers not to complete an installation lap yet

Friday August 27, 2010 10:10 NewsOnF1

10:10

clubforce:

Aim is to do two four lap runs on both cars and then a final run. Rain scheduled for 20mins though so could influence schedule [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:10 clubforce

10:10

NewsOnF1:

Button now exits the pits

Friday August 27, 2010 10:10 NewsOnF1

10:11

TheFifthDriver:

For the first time ever, The Race 1.1b will be available in Italian! Make sure you check it out at http://mclaren.com/home/it ... Ciao! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:11 TheFifthDriver

10:11

TheFifthDriver:

Here's Jenson conferring with his engineers ahead of a wet P1 session at Spa.

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:11 TheFifthDriver

10:11

NewsOnF1:

It is raining heavily on part of the track!

Friday August 27, 2010 10:11 NewsOnF1

10:11

clubforce:

Weather update: light rain will continue throughout the session. Need extreme wets [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:11 clubforce

10:12

InsideFerrari:

It is raining heavily now here on the pit-lane... [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:12 InsideFerrari

10:13

TheFifthDriver:

Here's Lewis and his mechanics preparing his helmet for this morning's wet weather.

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:13 TheFifthDriver

10:14

NewsOnF1:

Timo Glock sets a 2:06.752

Friday August 27, 2010 10:14 NewsOnF1

10:15

NewsOnF1:

di Grassi on the track now as Hamilton completes his installation lap

Friday August 27, 2010 10:15 NewsOnF1

10:16

rf1paddockpass:

Robert is heading out for a first run to kick off today's programme [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:16 rf1paddockpass

10:16

NewsOnF1:

Glock pits after just 1 timed lap

Friday August 27, 2010 10:16 NewsOnF1

10:19

clubforce:

Adrian goes out for a four lap run on the extreme wets. Still light rain, heavier to fall soon. He'll also make a practice start [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:19 clubforce

10:21

NewsOnF1:

Vettel sets a 2:09.693 while di Grassi sets a 2:12.357

Friday August 27, 2010 10:21 NewsOnF1

10:21

InsideFerrari:

Rain eased off a bit but more is expected to come... [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:21 InsideFerrari

10:22

NewsOnF1:

de la Rosa goes quickest with a 2:05.845

Friday August 27, 2010 10:22 NewsOnF1

10:23

VirginRacing:

timo back in

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:23 VirginRacing

10:23

NewsOnF1:

Kobayashi moves into second with a 2:05.881

Friday August 27, 2010 10:23 NewsOnF1

10:23

NewsOnF1:

Sutil goes fastest with a 2:05.117

Friday August 27, 2010 10:23 NewsOnF1

10:24

VirginRacing:

Twit pic seems to be throwing random shots in. So apologies for any strange stuff ;-) still raining btw [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:24 VirginRacing

10:25

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari goes quickest with a 2:04.309. Kobayashi moves into second

Friday August 27, 2010 10:25 NewsOnF1

10:25

NewsOnF1:

Now it is Sutil who goes fastest with a 2:03.331

Friday August 27, 2010 10:25 NewsOnF1

10:28

InsideFerrari:

Felipe just went out for another double installation lap. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:28 InsideFerrari

10:30

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton goes second with a 2:03.353

Friday August 27, 2010 10:30 NewsOnF1

10:30

NewsOnF1:

Top 10 after 30 minutes: Sutil, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, de la Rosa, Alguersuari, Kobayashi, Buemi, Glock, Vettel and di Grassi

Friday August 27, 2010 10:30 NewsOnF1

10:31

InsideFerrari:

He checked already what he wanted to so he anticipated the comeback in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:31 InsideFerrari

10:31

clubforce:

Adrian is currently fastest in the session. Tonio is in the garage, bleeding the brakes as part of his routine but he will be out soon [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:31 clubforce

10:32

clubforce:

Adrian goes quicker again, two purple sectors on that last lap [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:32 clubforce

10:32

NewsOnF1:

Sutil improve in 1st with a 2:02.646

Friday August 27, 2010 10:32 NewsOnF1

10:33

VirginRacing:

@jamhjk send some over here please! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:33 VirginRacing

10:33

InsideFerrari:

Fernando is out now [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:33 InsideFerrari

10:33

clubforce:

Adrian called back to the pits by engineer Brad Joyce. He is still quickest with a time of 2:02.646 after 8 laps. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:33 clubforce

10:34

OfficialMGP:

Nico's just done a couple of install laps whilst Michael is out on a run and 5 laps done so far [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:34 OfficialMGP

10:35

VirginRacing:

@engyles

you can believe it ;-) [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:35 VirginRacing

10:35

clubforce:

'General balance not so bad, but understeer towards the end. That's the only issue really,' reports Adrian [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:35 clubforce

10:35

clubforce:

Tonio now out on track [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:35 clubforce

10:35

VirginRacing:

@lookingspiffy I was surprised by that BK sticker too! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:35 VirginRacing

10:36

InsideFerrari:

@szidi_danger on the track! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:36 InsideFerrari

10:36

clubforce:

'F-duct working well,' Adrian adds [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:36 clubforce

10:36

rf1paddockpass:

Third short run for Robert as the team works on systems evaluation [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:36 rf1paddockpass

10:37

NewsOnF1:

Button moves into second with a 2:02.913

Friday August 27, 2010 10:37 NewsOnF1

10:38

NewsOnF1:

Webber into 3rd with a 2:03.175

Friday August 27, 2010 10:38 NewsOnF1

10:38

VirginRacing:

Lucas going out

so the garage is empty

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:38 VirginRacing

10:38

InsideFerrari:

First timed lap for Fernando 2.02.582 [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:38 InsideFerrari

10:38

InsideFerrari:

Felipe is going out now [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:38 InsideFerrari

10:38

NewsOnF1:

Alonso quickest with 2:02.582

Friday August 27, 2010 10:38 NewsOnF1

10:39

VirginRacing:

@BethHeartsBoys good to have you out there :-) [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:39 VirginRacing

10:40

NewsOnF1:

Vettel goes fastest with a 2:02.450

Friday August 27, 2010 10:40 NewsOnF1

10:40

NewsOnF1:

The rain has certainly eased now

Friday August 27, 2010 10:40 NewsOnF1

10:43

NewsOnF1:

Massa into 7th with a 2:03.601

Friday August 27, 2010 10:43 NewsOnF1

10:43

InsideFerrari:

2.03.601 is the 1st timed lap of Felipe [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:43 InsideFerrari

10:44

NewsOnF1:

Alonso moves back to first with a 2:01.223!

Friday August 27, 2010 10:44 NewsOnF1

10:45

NewsOnF1:

Hamilton into second with a 2:01.567

Friday August 27, 2010 10:45 NewsOnF1

10:47

NewsOnF1:

Halfway into the session and the top 10 are: Alonso, Hamilton, Vettel, Sutil, Button, Webber, Massa, Hulkenberg, Rosberg and de la Rosa

Friday August 27, 2010 10:47 NewsOnF1

10:47

InsideFerrari:

Fernando improved up to 2.01.223. He has just done a pass through the pits with a practice start. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:47 InsideFerrari

10:48

clubforce:

Tonio comes back in from 14th position. 'balance OK, but on the second lap I started to get a bit of understeer.' [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:48 clubforce

10:49

rf1paddockpass:

Still good work going on this morning with the f-duct this morning [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:49 rf1paddockpass

10:50

MikeGascoyne:

Just got very dark, more rain coming [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:50 MikeGascoyne

10:50

clubforce:

Very heavy rain now over the track [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:50 clubforce

10:51

MikeGascoyne:

Also thunder around so will be very heavy rain, expect a red flag [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:51 MikeGascoyne

10:51

clubforce:

'I would say we'll be sitting tight for about 30mins' says Brad Joyce [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:51 clubforce

10:51

rf1paddockpass:

We have now very heavy rain, drivers might have to come back in [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:51 rf1paddockpass

10:51

NewsOnF1:

Petrov and Kubica now on the track. They have yet to set a time. Also Barrichello has yet to set a time

Friday August 27, 2010 10:51 NewsOnF1

10:52

NewsOnF1:

Kubica returns back to the pits without setting a time

Friday August 27, 2010 10:52 NewsOnF1

10:52

OfficialMGP:

Raining very heavily at Spa now... both our cars back in the garage [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:52 OfficialMGP

10:53

NewsOnF1:

Raining heavily now and the cars are returning to the pits

Friday August 27, 2010 10:53 NewsOnF1

10:53

OfficialMGP:

So far... Nico has done 6 laps and his best is a 2:03.654 and Michael has done 8 laps with his quickest a 2:03.489 [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:53 OfficialMGP

10:54

rf1paddockpass:

It could be raining for the next 25mins...difficult conditions here in Spa this morning [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:54 rf1paddockpass

10:55

NewsOnF1:

No one is on the track now

Friday August 27, 2010 10:55 NewsOnF1

10:57

MikeGascoyne:

Rain for another 20mins, may get a bit of running at the end of the session. Too wet at the moment [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:57 MikeGascoyne

10:58

VirginRacing:

Rain is much harder now

Lucas out of car

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:58 VirginRacing

10:59

OfficialMGP:

Both drivers out of the car... Nico's having a debrief with Jock & Riccardo [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 10:59 OfficialMGP

11:00

InsideFerrari:

Rain is heavier so everyone is back in the garage now [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:00 InsideFerrari

11:00

NewsOnF1:

No one has returned to the track although the rain has eased

Friday August 27, 2010 11:00 NewsOnF1

11:00

VirginRacing:

RT @rachelclarkef1: @VirginRacing @engyles not at all jealous you're in garage. No, jealous as you're DRY! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:00 VirginRacing

11:02

rf1paddockpass:

Robert is out of the car until the weather allows us to continue to run, Vitaly stayed in his car for now [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:02 rf1paddockpass

11:03

VirginRacing:

@FeudalMonkey thanks. We are ok in the garage, but walking to get lunch could be a bit wet ;-) [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:03 VirginRacing

11:04

NewsOnF1:

Under 30 minutes remain in the session and the top 10 are: Alonso (2:01.223), Hamilton (+0.344), Vettel (+1.227), Sutil, Button, Webber, Kobayashi, Schumacher, Massa and Hulkenberg (+2.426)

Friday August 27, 2010 11:04 NewsOnF1

11:05

NewsOnF1:

Schumacher is the first to go back out after the heavy rain has eased

Friday August 27, 2010 11:05 NewsOnF1

11:05

rf1paddockpass:

We have not yet set a time this morning but are concentrating on some homework for now [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:05 rf1paddockpass

11:05

InsideFerrari:

the first one to come back on track is Michael. In theory there should not be any more heavy rain until the end of the session... [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:05 InsideFerrari

11:05

MikeGascoyne:

Rain has stopped so time to go again [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:05 MikeGascoyne

11:06

InsideFerrari:

... but we are in Spa and everything can change very quickly... [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:06 InsideFerrari

11:06

NewsOnF1:

Alguersuari is back onto the track as well

Friday August 27, 2010 11:06 NewsOnF1

11:08

clubforce:

Rain easing now but track still very damp, some cars attempting a lap [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:08 clubforce

11:08

TheFifthDriver:

Some heave Belgian rain earlier today.

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:08 TheFifthDriver

11:08

InsideFerrari:

and now it is raining stronger!!! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:08 InsideFerrari

11:12

NewsOnF1:

No improvements at this stage

Friday August 27, 2010 11:12 NewsOnF1

11:12

clubforce:

@Volack Yes, more rain today but could be dry tomorrow. Rain expected on Sunday [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:12 clubforce

11:14

WilliamsF1Team:

The Hulk on his way out the garage in P1. It is so dark here it may as well be a night race!

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:14 WilliamsF1Team

11:14

WilliamsF1Team:

The hulk with sam

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:14 WilliamsF1Team

11:14

WilliamsF1Team:

And aborting his lap straightaway as the heavens open!

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:14 WilliamsF1Team

11:14

WilliamsF1Team:

Sam, the Hulk and Rubens waiting for the rain to clear

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:14 WilliamsF1Team

11:15

WilliamsF1Team:

Are u tuned in to radio 5 live?!

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:15 WilliamsF1Team

11:15

TheFifthDriver:

As the rain falls, a light-hearted moment in the garage...

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:15 TheFifthDriver

11:16

NewsOnF1:

Only Yamamoto on the track at this stage

Friday August 27, 2010 11:16 NewsOnF1

11:17

InsideFerrari:

Some sun in far distance! Fernando and Felipe are ready to go for their final run [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:17 InsideFerrari

11:18

VirginRacing:

Looking quite nice out there now. Timo's back on the car

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:18 VirginRacing

11:18

InsideFerrari:

There will be practice starts on the grid at the end of the session [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:18 InsideFerrari

11:19

InsideFerrari:

No rain is expected in the last 10 minutes of the session [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:19 InsideFerrari

11:19

rf1paddockpass:

Robert will head out shortly for a shortish run and some timed laps [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:19 rf1paddockpass

11:19

WilliamsF1Team:

Fortunately the most laps anyone has done in P1 is 13 as Rubens has been in the garage for most of session changing his steering rack [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:19 WilliamsF1Team

11:20

NewsOnF1:

Alonso and Massa back on the track

Friday August 27, 2010 11:20 NewsOnF1

11:21

OfficialMGP:

We're done for the session... see you for P2! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:21 OfficialMGP

11:22

VirginRacing:

[via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:22 VirginRacing

11:25

rf1paddockpass:

It's P5 for Robert on his first timed lap he carries on and should better this time [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:25 rf1paddockpass

11:25

NewsOnF1:

Kubica moves into 5th with a 2:02.786

Friday August 27, 2010 11:25 NewsOnF1

11:25

NewsOnF1:

Kovalainen goes off but manages to avoid the barriers

Friday August 27, 2010 11:25 NewsOnF1

11:25

NewsOnF1:

Just under 5 minutes remain and most drivers are on the track

Friday August 27, 2010 11:25 NewsOnF1

11:27

VirginRacing:

Timo thought about trying inters but still too much water on track. Lucas out now as well [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:27 VirginRacing

11:27

VirginRacing:

@Desiree_dezzi it's dryer now. But not on track. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:27 VirginRacing

11:27

NewsOnF1:

Alonso improves in 1st with a 2:00.797

Friday August 27, 2010 11:27 NewsOnF1

11:29

clubforce:

Just as the session draws to a close the sun comes out. Can even see some blue skies! [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:29 clubforce

11:29

NewsOnF1:

Kubica moves up into 3rd with a 2:02.081

Friday August 27, 2010 11:29 NewsOnF1

11:29

NewsOnF1:

A drying line is starting to appear but the session is almost over

Friday August 27, 2010 11:29 NewsOnF1

11:29

rf1paddockpass:

More good stull from Robert as he is third fastest, the session is almost over [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:29 rf1paddockpass

11:31

NewsOnF1:

Session over!

Friday August 27, 2010 11:31 NewsOnF1

11:32

InsideFerrari:

Session finished. Fernando improved up to 2.00.797 and he is the qucikest. Felipe is 11th in 2.03.601. Now practice starts on the grid [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:32 InsideFerrari

11:32

NewsOnF1:

Top 10: Alonso, Hamilton, Kubica, Vettel, Sutil, Button, Webber, Kobayashi, Barrichello and Schumacher

Friday August 27, 2010 11:32 NewsOnF1

11:33

rf1paddockpass:

Good work this morning, Robert set 3rd fastest time Vitaly P17 [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:33 rf1paddockpass

11:34

TheFifthDriver:

P1 of the Belgian Grand Prix is now over! Don't forget to join us for more live commentary of P2 at 1pm UK time today! www.mclaren.com/home [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:34 TheFifthDriver

11:35

clubforce:

Session over, Adrian 5th quickest and Tonio 14th. A productive but very wet session. [via Twitter]

Friday August 27, 2010 11:35 clubforce

11:36

NewsOnF1:

11th to 24th: Massa, Hulkenberg, Rosberg, de la Rosa, Liuzzi, Alguersuari, Petrov, Buemi, Glock, di Grassi, Trulli, Senna, Kovalainen and Yamamoto

Friday August 27, 2010 11:36 NewsOnF1

11:37

WilliamsF1Team:

P1 over. RB in P9 and the Hulk in P12. Ten seconds separate the field! [via Twitter]