On 01/09, 15:32
For once, the Red Bulls will start from far back on the grid. Struggling with his car, Sebastian Vettel did not make it to Q3 and will start in 10th position thanks to Mark Webber's penalty. The Australian, who will drop 5 places on the starting grid, could only manage the 7th fastest time in qualifying. 
On 01/09, 10:16
In a session finally held on a dry track, but with autumnal temperatures, it was Fernando Alonso who set the fastest time, ahead of Kimi Räikkönen in the Lotus and Sergio Pérez in the Sauber. The Ferrari driver positions himself well before this afternoon's qualifying. The McLarens and the Red Bulls lagged behind, while Nico Rosberg's Mercedes experienced a technical issue at the start of the session. 
On 31/08, 16:48
Under conditions not conducive to testing, the Force India drivers waited, like most of their peers, for a slight improvement to allow them to take to the track. The drivers of the Indian team were thus able to accumulate experience in case the rain would return during the weekend. 
On 31/08, 16:32
Replaced by Dani Clos during Free Practice 1, Narain Karthikeyan was the victim of HRT's decision not to take risks in Free Practice 2. The Indian driver is therefore eager for tomorrow to finally get back behind the wheel of the F112. 
On 31/08, 16:12
Although the British team suffered like the others on a day dominated by rain, Valtteri Bottas, who was in the seat of Bruno Senna's Williams during Free Practice 1, continues to perfect his Formula One learning. Maldonado, second in Free Practice 1, was satisfied with the balance of his car. 
On 31/08, 10:14
At the end of a rain-dominated session, Kamui Kobayashi secured the fastest time ahead of Pastor Maldonado and Daniel Ricciardo. Cautious, the championship frontrunners completed few laps, although it was enough for Felipe Massa's Ferrari to suffer a mechanical failure at the very end of the session. 
On 31/08, 08:40
Like children at the foot of the Christmas tree on a Christmas morning, Formula One drivers have shining eyes at the mention of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which will host the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. After a month-long break, most drivers believe there's no better way to get back in the saddle than the rollercoaster of the Ardennes. 
On 30/08, 16:22
Helmut Marko believes that the reigning double world champion needs to qualify better and must no longer face issues in order to continue hoping for a third title. The Austrian also states that Mark Webber, currently ahead of his teammate, will have just as much right as him to defend his chances for the ultimate prize. 
On 29/08, 09:31
As he sees Alonso clinching the world championship at the end of the season, Alessandro Zanardi believes that Felipe Massa has no more excuses and would hire, if he had the chance, Lewis Hamilton or Edoardo Mortara to replace the Brazilian. 
On 29/08, 07:44
Like all the drivers on the grid, Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Pérez are eager to return to the Ardennes rollercoaster, where they believe the Sauber C31 should perform well, as the circuit is filled with fast corners. 
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