2012 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend in Tweets

Relive the drama of the championship-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix weekend as it unfolded through the eyes of the drivers and teams.

Thursday

Spending some of @jensonbutton Spa win bonus tonight. His traditional Brit media dinner. Caipirinhas may ensure quiet news day tomorrow :))

— Martin Brundle(@MBrundleF1) November 21, 2012

F1 team have all arrived in Brazil. Hopeing for some changable weather to allow us to get 10th place back

— Mike Gascoyne (@MikeGascoyne) November 22, 2012

Last day of prep before p1 and p2!Almost the end of the season, it’s gone so fast! After a 5 week stint it’ll be good to get home,

— Tom Briggs (@1derpony) November 22, 2012

It never ceases to amaze us that less than 72 hours after pack-up finished in Austin our whole track operation was ready to go in Brazil…

— Caterham F1 Team (@MyCaterhamF1) November 22, 2012

It seems Kimi Raikkonen is not going to make it to Interlagos today. He’s been delayed in LA. Can’t imagine why

— Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1) November 22, 2012

Friday

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in both practice sessions as Pirelli tested new tyre compounds for 2013. Championship rivals Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso end the day separated by just a few tenths.

Sauber confirmed Esteban Gutierrez as Kamui Kobayashi’s replacement in 2013, while Charles Pic confirmed for a transfer to Caterham from current rivals Marussia.

BBQ #sau paulo style twitter.com/dave_coggin/st?���?�

— David coggin (@dave_coggin) November 23, 2012

Gooood morning from S?�?�o Paulo!! Homework day today! #bringit

— Lee Stevenson (@leestevo1) November 23, 2012

For all those asking: no, Sunday isn’t Lewis’s ‘last day in the office’. He has a few appearances & will go to MTC to thank everyone too.

— McLaren (@TheFifthDriver) November 23, 2012

This is what’s great about #INTERLAGOS how close you can get to the cars #BrazilF1GP twitter.com/F1Thommo/statu?���?�

— Mark Thompson (@F1Thommo) November 23, 2012

Vettel and Alonso go side-by-side together through Mergulho – the title contenders getting racy early! #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 23, 2012

“Can you see if my tyres are overheating I have absolutely no grip” “Yes Kimi the tyres are very hot, front and rear.” #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 23, 2012

To Sauber F1 Team 2013! #EstebanAF1 #MexicoEnF1 instagr.am/p/SYBaXWuwxZ/ fb.me/2q8giUXz1

— Esteban Gutierrez (@EstebanGtz) November 23, 2012

How would you like it if someone photographed the top of your head while you’re at work? Tough, you’re an F1 driver…. twitter.com/MyCaterhamF1/s?���?�

— Caterham F1 Team (@MyCaterhamF1) November 23, 2012

@f1fanatic_co_uk this is the crowd on grandstands by the main straight, great atmosphere here! twitter.com/marckanno/stat?���?�

— Marcelo Kanno (@marckanno) November 24, 2012

Massa runs wide. Smedley says “I think you know what went wrong. The grip isn’t brilliant trying to take that amount of speed into turn six”

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 23, 2012

On the way to Hotel..! Some stretching session at the gym and dinner soon …! Million thanks for all the good wishes you are sending..

— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) November 23, 2012

We are pleased with our long run work but will look overnight at our qualifying pace

— Marussia F1 Team (@Marussia_F1Team) November 23, 2012

Nice interview on @skysportsf1 with my man… I especially love the fact he was wearing the ‘I ?�?�?� boobies’ bracelet I bought him ;)

— Catherine Hyde (@KataHyde) November 23, 2012

Friday done. That was a manic day! #BrazilianGP

— Marc (@MarcCox) November 24, 2012

Saturday

Kimi Raikkonen’s engine woes continued as his final practice session came to an early end. Jenson Button was fastest ahead of qualifying but was beaten to pole position by Hamilton. Vettel qualified fourth with Alonso eighth ahead of the championship showdown.

FP3 is on at #Interlagos. It is 28 degrees ambient today but more overcast. Track is 36 degrees – 12 less than yesterday. It might help!

— Sauber F1 Team (@OfficialSF1Team) November 24, 2012

“This is a different car today,” says Hulkenberg. “Much better.” #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2012

Leave me alone, I’m sat on a chair. No lap time in FP3 for blown engine #Kimi. #FullBrazilian

— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 24, 2012

Given the mixed conditions we’re expecting in qualifying, the pit garage is rammed with tyres: 2 x dry compounds, inters and wets.

— McLaren (@TheFifthDriver) November 24, 2012

Why did Lotus not change tyres with GRO for a set of fresh hot tyres ?! Mmhhh. Well, shame

— alexander wurz (@alex_wurz) November 24, 2012

“I had a little issue with the braking for turn one but nevertheless it wouldn’t have been enough,” says Schumacher #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2012

“First run I locked a little bit into turn four, second run was better,” says Vettel. #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2012

Massa just told Italian TV “if they tell me my gearbox is broken, I’ll race with a broken gearbox.”

— Will Buxton (@willbuxton) November 24, 2012

Happy with q3 laps and the usual position around 8th .. ;)! Now I hope many overtakes again tomorrow, and fight to the flag!! #forzaferrari

— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) November 24, 2012

What an exciting Quali session here in Interlagos, just pipped by Lewis! Congrats to the whole team. Great to end the year as we started ;)

— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) November 24, 2012

Xmas has come early? Well a 1-2 in Brazil feels like it. #BOOMTOWN #BelieveInMcLaren

— Benjamin Hebbourn (@Benjiani79) November 24, 2012

Sunday

Race day dawned overcast and rain fell shortly after the race began. The championship advantage swung back and forth between Alonso and Vettel after the Red Bull driver’s first-lap collision with Bruno Senna.

While Button excelled in the wet conditions for his third win of the year sixth place was enough for Vettel to seal his third championship title.

Spoken to Mark Gillan who says the Q2 weigh bridge call was ‘very unusual’ and William’s will have to adjust plans for future Q2’s as result

— Jennie Gow (@JennieGow) November 25, 2012

Arrived at the track and found this guy on the entry. Looks like he is on a mission twitter.com/realTimoGlock/?���?�

— Timo Glock (@realTimoGlock) November 25, 2012

3 hours until go time in Interlagos. The latest weather update is in and it’s now reduced the chance of rain to around 20%….

— Caterham F1 Team (@MyCaterhamF1) November 25, 2012

very funny normally the mechanics have heavy metal music in the garage. At the Moment there are pre race Christmas songs….

— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) November 25, 2012

The commentators’ choice of superlatives in the past 10 minutes: “extraordinary”, “superb”, “unbelievable”, “incredible”.. #f1 #BrazilianGP

— PETRONAS Motorsports (@PET_Motorsports) November 25, 2012

Please let it rain in Interlagos…!

— Jean-Eric Vergne (@JeanEricVergne) November 25, 2012

For some reason we are fighting the world championship that logic would say was impossible. Enjoy today and whatever happens.. Thank you all

— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) November 25, 2012

Smedley to Massa: “Nice work mate we are P6, Kobayashi in front, let’s get him as well.” Not thinking of blocking Vettel, then. #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 25, 2012

Kimi should have got a TomTom. Oh dear….

— Taki Inoue (@takiinoue) November 25, 2012

There you have it.. Vettel is World Champion! Personally I was routing for Alonso, but both deserved the title.

— Robert Wickens (@robertwickens) November 25, 2012

Three points are missing for a dream to come true…

— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) November 25, 2012

So gutted we didn’t get our first win today @nicohulkenberg deserved it drove like a champion #F1

— David coggin (@dave_coggin) November 25, 2012

Congratulations to @jensonbutton @daverobsonf1 & @tom_stallard and the whole team on winning the final race!

— Oliver Turvey (@OliverTurvey) November 25, 2012

Christian Horner reads out a list of previous three times world champions to Vettel but misses out Jack Brabham! Tut-tut. #F1

— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 25, 2012

Great great day for us today !!! I’m so happy!!! I do not know what to say!!! Thank you for all you support !!!! Eeeeeeee :)))))))

— Vitaly Petrov (@vitalypetrovrus) November 25, 2012

Thank you #F1 for another great season and unforgettable year.

— Alan van der Merwe (@alanvdm) November 25, 2012

And that’s it for the 2012 season!

— Toro Rosso (@ToroRossoSpy) November 25, 2012

What a day. What a race. So proud of the work done. A real boost for the winter homework.

— Cyril ABITEBOUL (@Cyroul) November 25, 2012

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