🏁 END OF QUALIFYING 🏁TOP 10Bottas 📸HamiltonVerstappenLeclercAlbonRicciardoOconNorrisPerezSainz#eifelgp 🇩🇪 #f1 pic.twitter.com/xO62MwrVnT— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2020 “},”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 POLEnn
The Finn gets it with his final flying lap. He is on pole. nn
Hamilton will start in second place while Verstappen will line up in P3 alongside Albon.n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS TAKES POLE
The Finn gets it with his final flying lap. He is on pole.
Hamilton will start in second place while Verstappen will line up in P3 alongside Albon.”},”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 FIRSTnn
Then Bottas and finally Verstappen.nn
It is set up perfectly.n”,”raw”:”
IT WILL BE HAMILTON ACROSS THE LINE FIRST
Then Bottas and finally Verstappen.
It is set up perfectly.”},”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 MINUTESnn
Can Verstappen hold on to that P1 spot?nn
It would be great if he could.n”,”raw”:”
FINAL TWO MINUTES
Can Verstappen hold on to that P1 spot?
It would be great if he could.”},”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 VERSTAPPENnn
The Dutchman takes provisional pole from Bottas and then Hamilton.nn
Albon in P4n”,”raw”:”
GOOD START FOR VERSTAPPEN
The Dutchman takes provisional pole from Bottas and then Hamilton.
Albon in P4″},”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 GOnn
The top 10 shoot-out and pole for the Eifel GP is underway.nn
It is a simple fight.nn
Hamilton vrs Bottas vrs Verstappen.n”,”raw”:”
Q3 IS GO
The top 10 shoot-out and pole for the Eifel GP is underway.
It is a simple fight.
Hamilton vrs Bottas vrs Verstappen.”},”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 Q2nn
Disappointing for the German as he qualifies down in 11th place.nn
His Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, does get into the top 10 shoot out.nn
Also eliminated are Magnussen, Giovinazzi, Kvyat and Gasly.n”,”raw”:”
VETTEL IS OUT IN Q2
Disappointing for the German as he qualifies down in 11th place.
His Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, does get into the top 10 shoot out.
Also eliminated are Magnussen, Giovinazzi, Kvyat and Gasly.”},”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 SOFTSnn
He goes quickest. Comfortably so. nn
That was a strange one, as he looked assured of going into Q3 with a time set on medium tyres.nn
It now means both he and Bottas will start the race on soft tyres.n”,”raw”:”
HAMILTON NOW OUT ON SOFTS
He goes quickest. Comfortably so.
That was a strange one, as he looked assured of going into Q3 with a time set on medium tyres.
It now means both he and Bottas will start the race on soft tyres.”},”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 TYRESnn
The Finn was in danger of being eliminated, so Mercedes have put him out on a set of softs.nn
Ideally, he would have done enough on the mediums, like his teammate.nn
But, assuming he qualifies in the top 10, it all means that they will be on alternate strategies.nn
Hamilton starting the race on the mediums, Bottas on the softs. n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS FORCED TO RUN ON SOFT TYRES
The Finn was in danger of being eliminated, so Mercedes have put him out on a set of softs.
Ideally, he would have done enough on the mediums, like his teammate.
But, assuming he qualifies in the top 10, it all means that they will be on alternate strategies.
Hamilton starting the race on the mediums, Bottas on the softs. “},”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 P1nn
But the Red Bull man set his time on the quicker soft tyres.nn
Hamilton in P2 set his on the medium.nn
Alex Albon in P3, also on the softs.nn
In the drop zone are – Gasly, Kvyat, Magnussen, Giovinazzi and Vetteln”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN IS IN P1
But the Red Bull man set his time on the quicker soft tyres.
Hamilton in P2 set his on the medium.
Alex Albon in P3, also on the softs.
In the drop zone are – Gasly, Kvyat, Magnussen, Giovinazzi and Vettel”},”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 GOnn
Green light in the pitlane and the Merc are wasting no time.nn
Red Bull also out on track early.n”,”raw”:”
Q2 IS GO
Green light in the pitlane and the Merc are wasting no time.
Red Bull also out on track early.”},”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 LATEnn
But it is just not enough to get into Q2. He is eliminated and will start last.nn
Not a bad effort from the German given he had zero practice.nn
Raikkonen, Latif, Russell and Grosjean also given the boot from Q1.n”,”raw”:”
HULK LEAVES IT LATE
But it is just not enough to get into Q2. He is eliminated and will start last.
Not a bad effort from the German given he had zero practice.
Raikkonen, Latif, Russell and Grosjean also given the boot from Q1.”},”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 QUICKESTnn
The Red Bull man looks fired up.nn
As do Ferrari, who appear to have rediscovered some much-needed pace.nn
In the dropzone are Hulkenberg, Giovinazzi, Raikkonen, Magnussen and Grosjean.n”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN NOW GOES QUICKEST
The Red Bull man looks fired up.
As do Ferrari, who appear to have rediscovered some much-needed pace.
In the dropzone are Hulkenberg, Giovinazzi, Raikkonen, Magnussen and Grosjean.”},”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 TRACKnn
And the two Silver Arrows drivers go P1 and P2. They are comfortable.nn
Norris in P3 is almost 0.8 seconds behind Bottas in P2.n”,”raw”:”
MERC ON TRACK
And the two Silver Arrows drivers go P1 and P2. They are comfortable.
Norris in P3 is almost 0.8 seconds behind Bottas in P2.”},”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 GOnn
Qualifying for the Eifel Grand Prix is underway here at the Nurburgring.nn
And Hulkenberg is straight out on the track, he is getting a round of applause from the fans in the grandstands.n”,”raw”:”
WE ARE GO
Qualifying for the Eifel Grand Prix is underway here at the Nurburgring.
And Hulkenberg is straight out on the track, he is getting a round of applause from the fans in the grandstands.”},”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 AWAYnn
The big news is that Nico Hulkenberg is in for Lance Stroll, who is feeling unwell.nn
No further details from Racing Point as to what is wrong with the Canadian.nn
Racing Point aside, let’s see if Red Bull can break Mercedes’ strangle-hold on Saturday qualifying sessions.nn
Weather remains cold – eight degrees – the risk of rain is 40 percent.n”,”raw”:”
QUALIFYING IS JUST MINUTES AWAY
The big news is that Nico Hulkenberg is in for Lance Stroll, who is feeling unwell.
No further details from Racing Point as to what is wrong with the Canadian.
Racing Point aside, let’s see if Red Bull can break Mercedes’ strangle-hold on Saturday qualifying sessions.
Weather remains cold – eight degrees – the risk of rain is 40 percent.”},”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”:”
HULKENBERG IN FOR STROLLn
Racing Point have confirmed super sub Nico Hulkenberg will replace Lance Stroll, who is unwell, for the remainder of the Eifel GP this weekend.n More
