Japanese Grand Prix –Fuji,
Free practice - First session
Driver Pos. Time Laps Chassis
K. Raikkonen 1st 1.19.119 26 262
F. Massa 2nd 1.19.498 27 263
Weather: air temperature 24/27 °C, track temperature
30/34 °C, cloudy.
Free practice – Second session
Driver Pos. Time Laps Chassis
F. Massa 3rd 1.19.483 36 263
K. Raikkonen 5th 1.19.714 29 262
Weather: air temperature 26 °C, track temperature 35
°C, cloudy.
Kimi Raikkonen: "A good morning followed
by a slightly more complicated afternoon. It is quite difficult
to find the best set-up on this track, especially for the
final sector. This is a demanding track but at the same time
it’s enjoyable to drive. The car was well balanced;
in the second session we tried a change to the set-up which
did not produce the expected results and so we went back to
the previous one. We have to study the data to find the best
settings. Obviously, it is very early to say where we are
compared to our main rivals. But in any case, I think it will
be a very close fight.”
Felipe Massa: "On this interesting
track, it is not easy to find the right balance between the
slower section and long main straight. This morning we were
quick and the afternoon, our work was aimed more at the race.
We improved the set-up during the day but there is still much
to do. However, the first impressions are positive and I think
we can be competitive.”
Luca Baldisserri: "It is always interesting
to tackle a new track and compare the simulations carried
out back in the factory to the reality at the track. Overall,
we can say that our predictions proved to be accurate. The
three hours of practice followed what we have got used to
seeing on Friday in the last few Grands Prix. We are struggling
a bit to do a quick first lap on new tyres, while our consistency
of performance over a distance is good.”
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