SUMMARY
Rapidly cooling conditions as the sun began to fade saw distinct track variations as the sessions progressed
Both drivers graduated safely to the second phase without using the yellow marked soft compound Pirelli tyre
Clean running for the pair throughout proceedings gave a good chance to test the pace of the E20 un-hindered
The stewards have chosen to investigate Romain for an unsafe release in Q2; result pending
For a full run-down of the session’s final standings, visit our results page KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN, E20-05
cdth Q1 – P9 / Q2 – P5 / Q3 – P5
Best Time: Q1 – 1:42.222 / Q2 – 1:41.532 / Q3 – 1:41.260
Laps Completed: Q1 – 8 / Q2 – 6 / Q3 – 6
Key Moments:
Q1 – 02mins: Puts in an early banker lap on fresh medium rubber
Q1 – 06mins: First competitive run; goes P2
Q1 – 14mins: Second stint; another set of new mediums
Q1 – 20mins: Progresses to Q2 in P9 Q2 – 00mins: Straight out on brand new soft tyres
Q2 – 03mins: Goes quickest with opening effort; knocked off shortly afterwards by his team-mate
Q2 – 10mins: Second stint on fresh soft rubber; again mixing it at the front
Q2 – 15mins: Chequered flag; takes P6 secure a place in Q3 Q3 – 00mins: Eager to hit the track; waits for the green light at the end of the pit-lane with a set of scrubbed softs
Q3 – 08mins: Impressive last gasp attempt to move firmly into the top five as the remaining cars crossed the line
Q3 – 10mins: Final result; P5 on the grid for the Finn ROMAIN GROSJEAN, E20-03
cdth Q1 – P7 / Q2 – P6 / Q3 – P10
Best Time: Q1 – 1:42.046 / Q2 – 1:41.620 / Q3 – 1:41.778
Laps Completed: Q1 – 11 / Q2 – 7 / Q3 – 6
Key Moments:
Q1 – 01mins: Puts in a banker time on a new set of medium tyres
Q1 – 09mins: Ends opening run in P5
Q1 – 14mins: Second stint; fresh mediums again as times begin to tumble
Q1 – 20mins: Progresses to Q2 in P7 Q2 – 00mins: Immediately takes to the track on fresh soft rubber
Q2 – 04mins: Just edges his team-mate to briefly clinch P1 on first flying lap
Q2 – 10mins: Another new set of softs
Q2 – 15mins: Chequered flag; takes P6 secure a place in Q3 Q3 – 00mins: Used soft tyres for a brief early stint; bedding in for a full pace assault
Q3 – 08mins: One last attempt of fresh softs; improves but remains at the back of the pack
Q3 – 10mins: Final result; P10 on the grid for the Frenchman