Hamilton heads Alonso in close FP1 at Monza
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of a close first practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
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<font color='#40e0d0'>Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps</font>
<font color='#800080'> 1. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1m25.565s 24</font>
<font color='#800080'> 2. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1m25.600s +0.035s 25</font>
<font color='#800080'> 3. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m25.704s +0.139s 25</font>
<font color='#800080'> 4. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1m25.753s +0.188s 26</font>
<font color='#800080'> 5. Kimi Raikkonen Lotus-Renault 1m25.941s +0.376s 22</font>
<font color='#800080'> 6. Sergio Perez McLaren-Mercedes 1m26.007s +0.442s 24</font>
<font color='#800080'> 7. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1m26.035s +0.470s 23</font>
<font color='#800080'> 8. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m26.103s +0.538s 27</font>
<font color='#800080'> 9. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Renault 1m26.149s +0.584s 21</font>
<font color='#800080'>10. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m26.155s +0.590s 25</font>
<font color='#800080'>11. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 1m26.194s +0.629s 25</font>
<font color='#800080'>12. Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1m26.295s +0.730s 23</font>
<font color='#800080'>13. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m26.387s +0.822s 21</font>
<font color='#800080'>14. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m26.449s +0.884s 16</font>
<font color='#800080'>15. Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1m26.594s +1.029s 13</font>
<font color='#800080'>16. Valtteri Bottas Williams-Renault 1m26.802s +1.237s 21</font>
<font color='#800080'>17. James Calado Force India-Mercedes 1m27.041s +1.476s 24</font>
<font color='#800080'>18. Nico Hulkenberg Sauber-Ferrari 1m27.224s +1.659s 16</font>
<font color='#800080'>19. Charles Pic Caterham-Renault 1m27.818s +2.253s 24</font>
<font color='#800080'>20. Max Chilton Marussia-Cosworth 1m27.869s +2.304s 20</font>
<font color='#800080'>21. Heikki Kovalainen Caterham-Renault 1m28.192s +2.627s 21</font>
<font color='#800080'>22. Rodolfo Gonzalez Marussia-Cosworth 1m29.526s +3.961s 26</font>
Vettel sets blistering FP2 pace
Sebastian Vettel was the class of the field in FP2 at Monza as he finished Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix over 0.6s clear of the rest of the field.
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<font color='#40e0d0'>Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps</font>
<font color='#800080'> 1. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1m24.453s 39</font>
<font color='#800080'> 2. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m25.076s +0.623s 39</font>
<font color='#800080'> 3. Kimi Raikkonen Lotus-Renault 1m25.116s +0.663s 36</font>
<font color='#800080'> 4. Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1m25.116s +0.663s 40</font>
<font color='#800080'> 5. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1m25.330s +0.877s 38</font>
<font color='#800080'> 6. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1m25.340s +0.887s 39</font>
<font color='#800080'> 7. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m25.367s +0.914s 42</font>
<font color='#800080'> 8. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m25.519s +1.066s 29</font>
<font color='#800080'> 9. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1m25.532s +1.079s 42</font>
<font color='#800080'>10. Sergio Perez McLaren-Mercedes 1m25.627s +1.174s 39</font>
<font color='#800080'>11. Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1m25.830s +1.377s 40</font>
<font color='#800080'>12. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 1m25.888s +1.435s 40</font>
<font color='#800080'>13. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1m26.028s +1.575s 37</font>
<font color='#800080'>14. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Renault 1m26.138s +1.685s 36</font>
<font color='#800080'>15. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m26.224s +1.771s 32</font>
<font color='#800080'>16. Nico Hulkenberg Sauber-Ferrari 1m26.385s +1.932s 43</font>
<font color='#800080'>17. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m26.599s +2.146s 39</font>
<font color='#800080'>18. Valtteri Bottas Williams-Renault 1m27.198s +2.745s 44</font>
<font color='#800080'>19. Max Chilton Marussia-Cosworth 1m27.548s +3.095s 30</font>
<font color='#800080'>20. Charles Pic Caterham-Renault 1m27.696s +3.243s 37</font>
<font color='#800080'>21. Giedo van der Garde Caterham-Renault 1m27.771s +3.318s 38</font>
<font color='#800080'>22. Jules Bianchi Marussia-Cosworth 1m28.057s +3.604s 32</font>
Hamilton unsure of Mercedes' potential
Lewis Hamilton admitted Mercedes might already be performing close to its full potential after Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix.
Vettel predicts tight qualifying despite dominating practice
Sebastian Vettel is expecting a tight qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix despite setting a Friday practice pace 0.6s faster than the rest of the field.
Beating Red Bull will be hard work - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says Ferrari has a lot of work to do to catch Red Bull at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend.
Red Bull uncatchable - Grosjean
Romain Grosjean believes Red Bull will be "uncatchable" this weekend after Sebastian Vettel dominated the second practice session at the Italian Grand Prix.
No decision on new chassis - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen says there appeared to be little difference between the elongated chassis he ran during practice for the Italian Grand Prix and the usual car.
Rosberg calls Red Bull pace 'worrying'
Nico Rosberg described the time set by Sebastian Vettel during FP2 for the Italian Grand Prix as "a bit worrying".
McLaren still just off front running pace - Button
Jenson Button reckons McLaren is just shy of the top four teams at the Italian Grand Prix, but still thinks it will be difficult to break into the top ten in qualifying.
Di Resta sets Force India Q3 target
Paul di Resta says Force India should target making it in to Q3 for the Italian Grand Prix after being surprised by the field spread in Friday practice.
Ward takes fight to Todt with election agenda
David Ward, Jean Todt's main rival at the upcoming FIA presidential elections, has published his campaign agenda online.
First FP1 run 'amazing' - Calado
James Calado described his first appearance in a Friday practice session as "amazing" after driving for Force India at Monza.
Sirotkin to test 2011 Sauber
Sergey Sirotkin says he will test a 2011 Sauber this month as part of his preparations for a race seat in 2014.
Ricciardo yet to show full potential - Horner
Christian Horner believes Daniel Ricciardo has been unable to show his full potential in an uncompetitive Toro Rosso.
Perez excited by Mexico return
Sergio Perez is excited by the prospect of a Mexican Grand Prix in 2014 after it was named on a provisional calendar.
Ricciardo will be 'trying everything to beat me' - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says he is prepared for Daniel Ricciardo to be "trying to do everything to beat me" as his team-mate in 2014.
Hamilton still not happy with Mercedes under braking
Lewis Hamilton is still struggling to get the maximum from his Mercedes under braking and is concerned it will be his Achilles heel this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.
'Big opportunity' to stay at Ferrari - Massa
Felipe Massa believes there is still "a big opportunity" for him to remain at Ferrari next year.
Alonso planning to finish his career at Ferrari
Fernando Alonso intends to see his career out at Ferrari and insists there was no substance to rumours that he was sounding out Red Bull about a drive for 2014.
'I'd rather not be here if it's not going to be fun' - Kimi
Kimi Raikkonen says he only wants to be in Formula One if he is driving for a team that allows him to have good time both on the race track and away from it.
Di Resta pessimistic on McLaren fight
Paul di Resta believes Force India will have to settle for sixth place in the constructors' championship having been overtaken by McLaren.
Hulkenberg has 'options' for 2014
Nico Hulkenberg is confident he will have options to drive for a good team next year as the driver market reacts to the news that Daniel Ricciardo has been signed up as Mark Webber's replacement at Red Bull.
21 races but no New Jersey on provisional calendar
Formula One is set for a 21-race season next year but it will not feature New Jersey, according to a provisional calendar released in Monza.
McLaren not in permanent decline - Button
Jenson Button believes 2013 will only be a blip in McLaren's history of success and is expecting to be able to win the title next season.