Friday Practice 1 has started. See it on live timing. For reference, 2007 FP1 top time was 1'29.204" posted by Alonso. Currently all the drivers seem to being doing a shakedown lap only.
ITV is broadcasting the session online but you have to be in the UK. http://itv-95.vo.llnwd.net/d1/broadband/itvf1/default.html Anybody know how to get around it. I have tried a bunch of anonymous UK proxies and still can't get in.
First flying lap recorded 1'35.239" - 6 secs off 2007 pace. Yes it is hotter this year, but I am expecting the session end times will be closer - low 1'30s perhaps. best time drops to 1'33.9" - all done by Bourdais.
Williams and Ferrari are the only two teams who haven't gone out at all today. Both STRs are running neck and neck with Bourdais slightly ahead.
I have sound from ITV.com, and I'm working on getting a picture. I'll let you guys know if I'm successful.
Raikonnen vs Massa Sector 1: Raikkonen ahead by 0.2 sec Sector 2: equal Sector 3: Raikkonen ahead by 0.1 sec
Oh how I've longed to check the Racing & Tracking forum and see a "XYZ GP - Spoiler" thread... It can only mean one thing - RACE WEEKEND!!! YAY.
1) Massa 1:27:524 2) Raikkonen 1:27:709 3) Kovalainen 1:28:023 4) Hamilton 1:28:332 I would like to see that order on Sunday...