European GP Friday and Saturday Practice Sessions Thread

[Rishu]

Whatever happens tomorrow, one thing is certain..........
We are done with "Damage control races"

[Mirage]

alonso's long run pace was very impressive, and he got quicker near the end of the run and was eventually much faster than the redbulls. if we assume they all had the same fuel loads.

[Alonsomaniac]

Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps
1. Alonso Ferrari 1m39.283s 33
2. Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1m39.339s + 0.056s 27
3. Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m39.427s + 0.144s 29
4. Rosberg Mercedes 1m39.650s + 0.367s 22
5. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1m39.749s + 0.466s 24
6. Kubica Renault 1m39.880s + 0.597s 28
7. Massa Ferrari 1m39.947s + 0.664s 22
8. Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1m40.020s + 0.737s 30
9. Button McLaren-Mercedes 1m40.029s + 0.746s 27
10. Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1m40.174s + 0.891s 33
11. Schumacher Mercedes 1m40.287s + 1.004s 24
12. Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1m40.387s + 1.104s 33
13. Petrov Renault 1m40.618s + 1.335s 29
14. Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1m40.906s + 1.623s 34
15. de la Rosa Sauber-Ferrari 1m40.945s + 1.662s 30
16. Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m41.115s + 1.832s 35
17. Hulkenberg Williams-Cosworth 1m41.371s + 2.088s 30
18. Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m41.457s + 2.174s 36
19. Kovalainen Lotus-Cosworth 1m42.467s + 3.184s 31
20. Trulli Lotus-Cosworth 1m42.993s + 3.710s 30
21. Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1m43.811s + 4.528s 14
22. di Grassi Virgin-Cosworth 1m43.854s + 4.571s 27
23. Senna HRT-Cosworth 1m44.095s + 4.812s 24
24. Chandhok HRT-Cosworth 1m44.566s + 5.283s 21

Looking good. Only the 0,664 between the cars is way too much but we must hold into consideration Felipe lost almost half an hour of practice.

[Alonsomaniac]

We can sure about one thing though: Fernando REALLY wants this one in front of his home crowd.........so expect him to go as deep as he possibly can.

[SilverSpeed]

Quote from newssite:

"Less competitive was Felipe Massa, who was 0.664 off the pace of his team-mate after a spin 30 minutes into the session. He stalled the car and had to walk back to the pit, but still managed to get out for the final 30 minutes in order to get some crucial running on the softer tyre."


I thought the ECU had anti-stall equiped? I mean doesn't this work then or what?

Did mccheats turn it of by remote...

[NJB13]

It is clear there was good reason for the positive vibes coming from the team since Canada. This upgrade is clearly very good - and remember they have only had a few laps to fine tune it. I really hope they are holding back on further enhancements, as has been implied. It's one thing to have a fast, but there are lots of variables, some we control, some we don't. But, for sure, we are in the hunt with a very competitive car. Things go well and it could be our first 1-2
I wish I had talent and time to spend on photo-shop - I think the F10, without the fishy-appendage, would be a stunningly good looking car.

[FerrariF60]

Things go well and it could be our first 1-2

we already had a 1-2 in bahrain....but i think/hope starting this weekend will be of more to come....1-2's that is!!!!

Forza Ferrari!!!!!!

[Stormsearcher]

Missed FP2 and cautiously entered the forum to see what has transpired. Delighted to see Alonso topping the sheets.
I know its only practice, but i think its looking good. Massa needs to up his game a bit. Wonder why hes gone off the boil. Hopefully both our cars will do well in the quali tomorrow.

[NJB13]

we already had a 1-2 in bahrain....but i think/hope starting this weekend will be of more to come....1-2's that is!!!!

Forza Ferrari!!!!!!

Thanks F60, I meant for the B spec (perhaps a few too many San Mig Lites)
In any case I'd love a 1-2 and I think it might be possible - with a little luck

[M310]

I am very happyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy for Fernando.

[Rob]

Great times. Havent seen the FFP yet, as BBC aunt showing replays on red button hope will be on later. Just some silly tennis. But what i reading everything seems to be good and new updates working well. Its onlt FFP so aint sure what other teams running, have wait for clearer picture come qualie 3. Hats off to ALL THE GUYS back at Maranello for all the hard work they have put into getting thses updates done for this weekend Forza Ferrari. We have more coming aswell for Silverstone.

[TheProdigalSon]

^ why don't you just go on the BBC iplayer website and watch it there..

[Tommy_F]

Live streams for FP3:

http://www.firstrow.net/sports/motosport.html

[vcs316]

any epsilite stream available ??

[Mitra]

Live streams for FP3:

http://www.firstrow.net/sports/motosport.html

thanks
i couldnt find one and i was starting to panic

[Tommy_F]

InsideFerrari

Air temperature is 25 C, track 35 C

[vcs316]

Where was Alonso going ? To the race control office ?

[vcs316]

Try this..

http://www.justin.tv/gol_tv101

[m schumy]

any epsilite stream available ??

This link works for me : http://eplsite.com/stream6.html

[vcs316]

This link works for me : http://eplsite.com/stream6.html

not working for me.. says "vshare not available in your country"

but justintv is workin fine !!

[vcs316]

Only Luca di Grassi on track right now. Teams are obviously keen to preserve the set of medium compound tyres allocated to each driver for this session, hoping for others to clean the track a little before heading out.

[Mitra]

This link works for me : http://eplsite.com/stream6.html

[m schumy]

I`m happy it`s working now at first none of the links from the site worked

[vcs316]

Alonso sitting out of the car and chatting with the engineers

[vcs316]

Adrian Sutil P2.. Force India looks pretty good around this track..

[vcs316]

Alonso out of the pits.. On track now

[Tommy_F]

Fernando on track.

[vcs316]

Sutil P1 with 1.39.066

[vcs316]

Vettel P1 with 1.38.884
Alonso P2 with 1.38.970

Its very close !!

[Ferraristka]

hmm, maybe FIA was asking about the new aero elements

Go Felipe