Hamilton fastest in first practice in Korea

28 comments on “Hamilton fastest in first practice in Korea”

1. 

   KONL
   22nd October 2010, 3:37

   With Kubica second!

   I know that FP1, especially in a new track, doesn’t mean too much

   But will we see a repeat of Suzuka? I certainly hope so
   1. 

      Stretch
      22nd October 2010, 3:41

      What him out within a few laps?
      1. 

         KONL
         22nd October 2010, 3:43

         I should clarify: Suzuka WITHOUT the wheel falling off
2. 

   Dave Blanc
   22nd October 2010, 3:43

   For me the 2 best drivers on the grid are 1 and 2 in first practice. New track is always a good sign of how talented a driver is. Button 1 second behind Hamilton says it all.
   1. 

      DUI
      22nd October 2010, 3:53

      My love of Hamilton and Kubica knows no end, but it’s only first practice, this isn’t telling. Last practice and qualifying is where things start to fall into order.
   2. 

      Gwenouille
      22nd October 2010, 7:56

      So Alonso .8 of a sec behind Massa says it all ? Rubbish
3. 

   Joe Szpara
   22nd October 2010, 3:43

   dont be silly. You know what he means Stretch. I hope Kubica can fight for a podium this race!.
   1. 

      Stretch
      22nd October 2010, 4:55

      Yeah so do I. Hopefully he takes some points off all but Webber of the “top five”
4. 

   Johnny86
   22nd October 2010, 3:47

   Interestingly Lewis and Robert were the last two to post laptimes. Hence they had the freshest rubber. The ferraris and webber did lots of laps. Ferraris complained about tyre graining. Could be interesting. And force india tweeted that track is bumpy. Thats bad news for mclaren. But the good news is the new rear wing seems to be working
   1. 

      Dave Blanc
      22nd October 2010, 3:49

      vettel and webber were out later or at a very similar timer weren’t they?
5. 

   DeadManWoking
   22nd October 2010, 3:49

   1’40.887 at the end of FP1! So much for the computed projections of 1’44s, it could be down into the low 1’30s for Pole tomorrow.
6. 

   rfs
   22nd October 2010, 3:51

   I’m reading in the autosport forums that the Red Bulls ran intermediates on their last run. :s
   1. 

      Daniel
      22nd October 2010, 4:20

      Well, I guess if you are certain it’s not going to rain, and you know the grip at the beginning will be nothing like later on, then that’s a good way to learn the track without using up tyres you might want later.
   2. 

      plushpile (@plushpile)
      22nd October 2010, 4:21

      the dirt on the tyres certainly looked like an inter pattern.
7. 

   Sammy
   22nd October 2010, 3:59

   I think Lewis is on a mission
8. 

   Hare (@hare)
   22nd October 2010, 4:25

   Have to say, at first impressions, I LOVE this Korean circuit layout. It’s got so much more character than many of the new circuits.

   From it’s fast flowing concrete walled final sector, to it’s sudden change of elevation at the end of the start/finish straight. Even a long testing corner where small errors can become big losses, this is a track with challenge and an edge that ventures to find the hairline fracture between the top drivers and crack it open.

   The long straights, and the twisty corners play to favour different setups, different teams. This is not an easy course, it promises to deliver something special we’ve not seen for sometime. It’s an authentic challenge. Seems to me, Tilke has listened to the voice of the fans and used Korea’s money wisely.

   India and Austin also look promising. Is this the beginning of a new era of venturesome tracks? I really hope so. For now though this weekend is looking good!
   1. 

      Sammy
      22nd October 2010, 4:38

      You’re right, I actually love it, it looks like a classic circuit….Like somebody used to say “The best tracks are ones that make driver’s feel like they’re traveling somewhere” And this track certainly has that
      1. 

         Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
         22nd October 2010, 4:40

         Like somebody used to say “The best tracks are ones that make driver’s feel like they’re traveling somewhere”

         I think Hamilton said that about Spa last year.
         1. 

            UneedAFinn2Win
            22nd October 2010, 4:49

            That pit entrance has to change, so yeah, like Spa :)
9. 

   silencer
   22nd October 2010, 4:29

   kubica, rosberg and massa can really make those 5 championship contenders so f**ked up if they can get within top 5 during qualli tomorrow
   1. 

      plushpile (@plushpile)
      22nd October 2010, 5:54

      Yep, that would throw the cat among the pigeons…
10. 

    DaveW
    22nd October 2010, 4:32

    Check out the speed trap between Hamilton and the RedBulls. 11kph is pretty serious.
11. 

    silencer
    22nd October 2010, 4:54

    did they just sent track sweepers out to clean the track?
    is that allow by the rules? to sweep clean the track surface
    1. 

       DaveW
       22nd October 2010, 4:59

       They did it at Singapore. It spoiled the drama we had coming at the start.
12. 

    Prisoner Monkeys (@prisoner-monkeys)
    22nd October 2010, 5:58

    Yes, no Ferraris! Dear Gods of Racing: please keep this constant all weekend. Love, Jason.
    1. 

       Prisoner Monkeys (@prisoner-monkeys)
       22nd October 2010, 6:14

       Gods of Racing, you’ve already failed me! Alonso just went P1!
13. 

    wasiF1
    22nd October 2010, 8:10

    Mclaren are showing some good pace this weekend not sure about the fuel load I thought that Red Bull will be the fastest.
14. 

    Calum
    22nd October 2010, 8:40

    Hopefully a similarly titled article will be getting posted on Sunday:

    Hamilton winner in first Korean gP

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