2014 German Grand Prix Friday in Tweets

Susie Wolff’s run in first practice was more successful than in Silverstone – but she did manage to pick up two fines for speeding.

Here are the Twitter highlights from a scorching hot day at the Hockenheimring.

#F1 Williams team suffered a fire in their hotel last night in Germany. 4 taken to hospital as a precaution. All ok now and back at track.

— Jennie Gow (@JennieGow) July 18, 2014

Lots of complaining today from the media troops about people sitting in the wrong seats. Should have used a towel to reserve their place.

— Ben Hunt (@benjhunt) July 18, 2014

First practice

Just like in Silverstone, things started off badly for Wolff. But the car issue was fixed quickly this time.

Wolff: "Repeat, should I stay in first gear? Try to make it back to the pits?" Eddols: "Copy, try to make it back to the pits." #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 18, 2014

Team have resolved the problem and Susie will be out for her first planned run shortly #FP1 pic.twitter.com/1b2O1eQll5

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) July 18, 2014

Sebastian's special lid design for his home grand prix. #GermanGP pic.twitter.com/j32W6beg0V

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) July 18, 2014

Rosberg says his drinks bottle line has been leaking in the cockpit. "My left shoulder is very wet." #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 18, 2014

Already track limits being tested, especially at Turn 1. Remember 2 years ago there being a horrid bump in the grass just past exit kerb.

— Will Buxton (@willbuxton) July 18, 2014

The ban on Front Rear Inter-Connected suspension was a big talking point.

Losing FRIC suspension means they must run the front of the F1 cars higher/stiffer. We are seeing lots of cars running wide in slow corners

— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) July 18, 2014

The drivers and car set up will soon compensate but we may see more errors in qualifying and particularly in the race with worn tyres

— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) July 18, 2014

Sparsely populated grandstands here. Race day rumoured less than 60k; about a third of great Hockenheim atmos in Schuey days + before #F1

— Maurice Hamilton (@MauriceHamilton) July 18, 2014

A more productive practice session for @Susie_Wolff but she did collect two pit lane speeding penalties totalling €2,000 in fines. #F1

— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) July 18, 2014

#F1 Hockenheim tech updates: direct comparison of new (upper pic) and old @McLarenF1 rearwing. pic.twitter.com/pUE7Bp8owf

— Tobias Grüner F1 (@tgruener) July 18, 2014

Delivery from Mr Ecclestone to the @MercedesAMGF1 motor home …"it's Niki" he says and leaves #skyf1 pic.twitter.com/YpSqwFTqyu

— Rachel Brookes (@RachelBrookesTV) July 18, 2014

Second practice

View from the top of the grandstand! #f1 #GermanGP #iPhone pic.twitter.com/n1iVCnXEyd

— Glenn Dunbar (@glenn_dunbar) July 18, 2014

Unsurprisingly, the crowd gathers in the shade. #F1 pic.twitter.com/cm3vtFrSbh

— F1 Paddock Pass (@F1PaddockPass) July 18, 2014

Hockenheim press room: the only one to make the one in Silverstone not look too shit. pic.twitter.com/4ZMso03pfq

— f1bastard (@f1bastard) July 18, 2014

Like something off a supermoto, Ferrari's pit lights winking a red eye pic.twitter.com/XhnsqzctYR

— Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsF1) July 18, 2014

It is VERY hot out here and we have found a drink. Think anyone might notice? pic.twitter.com/eo6JD8r2FY

— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) July 18, 2014

Problems for the other Caterham now – Kobayashi stops with a small fire at the back of the car. #F1 pic.twitter.com/GAGq89OcdP

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 18, 2014

Well sorted Hockenheim marshals having a great German sporting week. In far distance is Kobayashi's burning Caterham pic.twitter.com/4HIlJpumrO

— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) July 18, 2014

After the running

FIA press conference time with Team Principal Christijan Albers making his debut in this role pic.twitter.com/RO30582TyT

— Caterham F1 Team (@CaterhamF1) July 18, 2014

Well, early indications after Friday practice suggest the FRICS ban has brought Red Bull closer to Merc. #SkyF1

— Mark Hughes (@SportmphMark) July 18, 2014

First of all thanks for the amazing support here in Hockenheim, my fans are simply the best. My day… http://t.co/GuSNkbf1tq

— Marcus Ericsson (@Ericsson_Marcus) July 18, 2014

A very hot & good day! Seats are awesome, the wide angle on my phone doesn't do it justice. We are close! #Hockenheim pic.twitter.com/tCIT8enhqF

— Ed Frankland (@EdFrankland1) July 18, 2014

Lot of things still to be improved for tomorrow. Car balance fix and few things from my side and we'll be close to the top again! #F1 #77

— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) July 18, 2014

Credit to teams for turning up in Germany & running no FRICS at such relative short notice. Not just a case of unbolting it for everyone!

— Marc Priestley (@f1elvis) July 18, 2014

Early indications show RBR may well gain a bit on Merc, as they already had other, aerodynamic, methods of controlling pitch & dive on car.

— Marc Priestley (@f1elvis) July 18, 2014

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2014 German Grand Prix

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• Hockenheim continues 2014’s run of top races
• 2014 German GP Predictions Championship results
• 2014 German Grand Prix team radio transcript

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