On 11/10, 12:48
Even though Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber showed strong performances during today's free practice sessions - consistently in the top 4 - both men know they still have work to do to improve their Red Bull cars. They particularly expect strong resistance from Mercedes in qualifying and are determined to fight to stay ahead of them. 
On 11/10, 12:47
The two Mercedes drivers were competitive today in Suzuka for the first day of testing, but Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton know they still have work to do, especially with the Pirelli tires to ensure they perform well in the race on Sunday. 
On 11/10, 12:46
The Sahara Force India drivers did not really show their advantage today at Suzuka, and for good reason: Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta both suffered from a lack of balance with their VJM06. However, both men believe they can do better by tomorrow and the qualifying session. 
On 11/10, 12:45
Jules Bianchi completed only 8 laps this morning before going off the track at turn 9, damaging his chassis. The Marussia team has therefore decided to work on the spare chassis to ensure the Frenchman can drive as early as tomorrow. With only one car on track during free practice 2, the Russian team heavily relied on Max Chilton, who was delighted with the progress made. 
On 11/10, 12:44
The Williams drivers are stuck at the back of the grid, and things are not improving in Suzuka as Valtteri Bottas encountered some balance issues. However, the Finn remains confident that he can improve his car with the help of his engineers. Pastor Maldonado also had a challenging day, with two shortened practice sessions and a total of only 18 laps today compared to 64 for his teammate. 
On 11/10, 12:43
Nico Hülkenberg had a good Friday in Suzuka, the German driver didn't encounter any problems and was able to complete the planned program. His teammate, Esteban Gutiérrez, focused on learning the track this morning before starting the setup work on his Sauber this afternoon. 
On 11/10, 12:42
Caterham spent the day experimenting with different downforce levels to find the right balance for their car. Whether it was Kovalainen, Pic, or Van der Garde, all three drivers complained about an issue in this area. 
On 11/10, 11:45
Nearly cloudless day for Jenson Button, who never tires of driving on this track he particularly loves. Sergio Pérez's program was cut short following his exit during free practice 2, and the Mexican lost valuable track time. The two McLaren drivers also wished to extend their condolences to the family of Maria de Villota. 
On 11/10, 11:27
After a difficult weekend in Korea last week, the Toro Rosso team is smiling again in Suzuka. The car driven by Ricciardo and Vergne was much faster this Friday, which is a good sign for the future. 
On 11/10, 11:05
While there might no longer be any Brazilian drivers in F1 next year, the country has just secured its future on the calendar by signing a contract that extends until 2020. 
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