🏁 END OF QUALIFYING 🏁
TOP 10
Bottas 📸
Hamilton
Verstappen
Leclerc
Albon
Ricciardo
Ocon
Norris
Perez
Sainz#eifelgp</a> 🇩🇪 #f1</a> pic.twitter.com/xO62MwrVnT</a></p>— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2020</a></blockquote> </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338745,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:05″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353866″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353866″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BOTTAS TAKES POLE</strong></p>n</p>n
The Finn gets it with his final flying lap. He is on pole. </p>n</p>n
Hamilton will start in second place while Verstappen will line up in P3 alongside Albon.</p>n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS TAKES POLE</strong></p>
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The Finn gets it with his final flying lap. He is on pole. </p>
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Hamilton will start in second place while Verstappen will line up in P3 alongside Albon.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338471,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:01″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353864″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353864″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
IT WILL BE HAMILTON ACROSS THE LINE FIRST</strong></p>n</p>n
Then Bottas and finally Verstappen.</p>n</p>n
It is set up perfectly.</p>n”,”raw”:”
IT WILL BE HAMILTON ACROSS THE LINE FIRST</strong></p>
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Then Bottas and finally Verstappen.</p>
</p>
It is set up perfectly.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338353,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:59″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353863″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353863″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FINAL TWO MINUTES</strong></p>n</p>n
Can Verstappen hold on to that P1 spot?</p>n</p>n
It would be great if he could.</p>n”,”raw”:”
FINAL TWO MINUTES</strong></p>
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Can Verstappen hold on to that P1 spot?</p>
</p>
It would be great if he could.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338276,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:57″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353861″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353861″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GOOD START FOR VERSTAPPEN</strong></p>n</p>n
The Dutchman takes provisional pole from Bottas and then Hamilton.</p>n</p>n
Albon in P4</p>n”,”raw”:”
GOOD START FOR VERSTAPPEN</strong></p>
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The Dutchman takes provisional pole from Bottas and then Hamilton.</p>
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Albon in P4</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338111,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:55″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353858″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353858″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Q3 IS GO</strong></p>n</p>n
The top 10 shoot-out and pole for the Eifel GP is underway.</p>n</p>n
It is a simple fight.</p>n</p>n
Hamilton vrs Bottas vrs Verstappen.</p>n”,”raw”:”
Q3 IS GO</strong></p>
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The top 10 shoot-out and pole for the Eifel GP is underway.</p>
</p>
It is a simple fight.</p>
</p>
Hamilton vrs Bottas vrs Verstappen.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602337685,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:48″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353856″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353856″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VETTEL IS OUT IN Q2</strong></p>n</p>n
Disappointing for the German as he qualifies down in 11th place.</p>n</p>n
His Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, does get into the top 10 shoot out.</p>n</p>n
Also eliminated are Magnussen, Giovinazzi, Kvyat and Gasly.</p>n”,”raw”:”
VETTEL IS OUT IN Q2</strong></p>
</p>
Disappointing for the German as he qualifies down in 11th place.</p>
</p>
His Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, does get into the top 10 shoot out.</p>
</p>
Also eliminated are Magnussen, Giovinazzi, Kvyat and Gasly.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602337337,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:42″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353854″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353854″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HAMILTON NOW OUT ON SOFTS</strong></p>n</p>n
He goes quickest. Comfortably so. </p>n</p>n
That was a strange one, as he looked assured of going into Q3 with a time set on medium tyres.</p>n</p>n
It now means both he and Bottas will start the race on soft tyres.</p>n”,”raw”:”
HAMILTON NOW OUT ON SOFTS</strong></p>
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He goes quickest. Comfortably so. </p>
</p>
That was a strange one, as he looked assured of going into Q3 with a time set on medium tyres.</p>
</p>
It now means both he and Bottas will start the race on soft tyres.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602337102,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:38″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353851″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353851″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BOTTAS FORCED TO RUN ON SOFT TYRES</strong></p>n</p>n
The Finn was in danger of being eliminated, so Mercedes have put him out on a set of softs.</p>n</p>n
Ideally, he would have done enough on the mediums, like his teammate.</p>n</p>n
But, assuming he qualifies in the top 10, it all means that they will be on alternate strategies.</p>n</p>n
Hamilton starting the race on the mediums, Bottas on the softs. </p>n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS FORCED TO RUN ON SOFT TYRES</strong></p>
</p>
The Finn was in danger of being eliminated, so Mercedes have put him out on a set of softs.</p>
</p>
Ideally, he would have done enough on the mediums, like his teammate.</p>
</p>
But, assuming he qualifies in the top 10, it all means that they will be on alternate strategies.</p>
</p>
Hamilton starting the race on the mediums, Bottas on the softs. </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336925,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:35″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353849″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353849″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VERSTAPPEN IS IN P1</strong></p>n</p>n
But the Red Bull man set his time on the quicker soft tyres.</p>n</p>n
Hamilton in P2 set his on the medium.</p>n</p>n
Alex Albon in P3, also on the softs.</p>n</p>n
In the drop zone are – Gasly, Kvyat, Magnussen, Giovinazzi and Vettel</p>n”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN IS IN P1</strong></p>
</p>
But the Red Bull man set his time on the quicker soft tyres.</p>
</p>
Hamilton in P2 set his on the medium.</p>
</p>
Alex Albon in P3, also on the softs.</p>
</p>
In the drop zone are – Gasly, Kvyat, Magnussen, Giovinazzi and Vettel</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336769,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:32″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353845″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353845″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Q2 IS GO</strong></p>n</p>n
Green light in the pitlane and the Merc are wasting no time.</p>n</p>n
Red Bull also out on track early.</p>n”,”raw”:”
Q2 IS GO</strong></p>
</p>
Green light in the pitlane and the Merc are wasting no time.</p>
</p>
Red Bull also out on track early.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336404,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:26″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353842″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353842″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HULK LEAVES IT LATE</strong></p>n</p>n
But it is just not enough to get into Q2. He is eliminated and will start last.</p>n</p>n
Not a bad effort from the German given he had zero practice.</p>n</p>n
Raikkonen, Latif, Russell and Grosjean also given the boot from Q1.</p>n”,”raw”:”
HULK LEAVES IT LATE</strong></p>
</p>
But it is just not enough to get into Q2. He is eliminated and will start last.</p>
</p>
Not a bad effort from the German given he had zero practice.</p>
</p>
Raikkonen, Latif, Russell and Grosjean also given the boot from Q1.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336044,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:20″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353836″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353836″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VERSTAPPEN NOW GOES QUICKEST</strong></p>n</p>n
The Red Bull man looks fired up.</p>n</p>n
As do Ferrari, who appear to have rediscovered some much-needed pace.</p>n</p>n
In the dropzone are Hulkenberg, Giovinazzi, Raikkonen, Magnussen and Grosjean.</p>n”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN NOW GOES QUICKEST</strong></p>
</p>
The Red Bull man looks fired up.</p>
</p>
As do Ferrari, who appear to have rediscovered some much-needed pace.</p>
</p>
In the dropzone are Hulkenberg, Giovinazzi, Raikkonen, Magnussen and Grosjean.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602335525,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:12″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353829″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353829″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MERC ON TRACK</strong></p>n</p>n
And the two Silver Arrows drivers go P1 and P2. They are comfortable.</p>n</p>n
Norris in P3 is almost 0.8 seconds behind Bottas in P2.</p>n”,”raw”:”
MERC ON TRACK</strong></p>
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And the two Silver Arrows drivers go P1 and P2. They are comfortable.</p>
</p>
Norris in P3 is almost 0.8 seconds behind Bottas in P2.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602335186,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:06″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353826″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353826″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
WE ARE GO</strong></p>n</p>n
Qualifying for the Eifel Grand Prix is underway here at the Nurburgring.</p>n</p>n
And Hulkenberg is straight out on the track, he is getting a round of applause from the fans in the grandstands.</p>n”,”raw”:”
WE ARE GO</strong></p>
</p>
Qualifying for the Eifel Grand Prix is underway here at the Nurburgring.</p>
</p>
And Hulkenberg is straight out on the track, he is getting a round of applause from the fans in the grandstands.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602334881,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:01″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353822″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353822″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
QUALIFYING IS JUST MINUTES AWAY</strong></p>n</p>n
The big news is that Nico Hulkenberg is in for Lance Stroll, who is feeling unwell.</p>n</p>n
No further details from Racing Point as to what is wrong with the Canadian.</p>n</p>n
Racing Point aside, let’s see if Red Bull can break Mercedes’ strangle-hold on Saturday qualifying sessions.</p>n</p>n
Weather remains cold – eight degrees – the risk of rain is 40 percent.</p>n”,”raw”:”
QUALIFYING IS JUST MINUTES AWAY</strong></p>
</p>
The big news is that Nico Hulkenberg is in for Lance Stroll, who is feeling unwell.</p>
</p>
No further details from Racing Point as to what is wrong with the Canadian.</p>
</p>
Racing Point aside, let’s see if Red Bull can break Mercedes’ strangle-hold on Saturday qualifying sessions.</p>
</p>
Weather remains cold – eight degrees – the risk of rain is 40 percent.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602334539,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:55″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353807″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-daniel-brookes odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353807″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
</strong>HULKENBERG IN FOR STROLL</strong></p>n
Racing Point have confirmed super sub Nico Hulkenberg will replace Lance Stroll, who is unwell, for the remainder of the Eifel GP this weekend.</p>n
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
