Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the German Grand Prix. Here?óÔé¼Ôäós what the teams and drivers shared on Twitter during the Nurburgring race weekend.
Thursday
F1 arrived at the home of the German Grand Prix amid intense debate over the series of tyre failures seen at Silverstone and Pirelli’s response to it by producing new tyres for this race. The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association raised the tension by threatening to boycott the race if further punctures occured.
The paddock dwellers were also treated to a screening of the upcoming Ron Howard film Rush which tells the story of the thrilling 1976 title battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
Guten Morgen ! #F1 #Nurburgring
— Jules_Bianchi (@Jules_Bianchi) July 4, 2013
And into the #F1 paddock we go… care to join us? pic.twitter.com/vt8IDWwWib
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) July 4, 2013
Track walk done this morning… learning what it's like to be in F1. What a great experience!! pic.twitter.com/LAqtySi5aG
— Matthew Parry (@Mattparryracing) July 4, 2013
Vueltas y entrevista en el antiguo circuito.. Laps and interviews at the old circuit.. pic.twitter.com/NZ93RvdeLb
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) July 4, 2013
Again I'm racing;) this Time on the Nordschleife with @nico_rosberg and @LewisHamilton #Poldi pic.twitter.com/n28PVxAfbI
— Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) July 4, 2013
On target, cool track this one. @redbullracing pic.twitter.com/qxiwPxn66L
— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) July 4, 2013
Rush movie absolutely awesome well worth a watch and the standing ovation for Ron Howard at the end
— David coggin (@dave_coggin) July 4, 2013
Friday
Mercedes were comfortably quickest in first practice but Red Bull led the second session as an unwell Jules Bianchi kept his running to a minimum.
There was no sign of any repeat of the Silverstone punctures during practice which augured well for the rest of the weekend.
Friday starts with a round of pitstop practice… we LOVE the sound of wheelguns in the morning pic.twitter.com/FYkOZ2FKpp
— Caterham F1 Team (@MyCaterhamF1) July 5, 2013
Jimbo and Mustard on engine (pushing) duties pic.twitter.com/VjPTH4hfIf
— Caterham F1 Team (@MyCaterhamF1) July 5, 2013
A new addition to the pitstop crew, Yan Gleyo monitors the pitstop telemetry from our new traffic light system. pic.twitter.com/zIYdZvKN6Z
— Caterham F1 Team (@MyCaterhamF1) July 5, 2013
Many of you asking about @rushthemovie; we can only say one thing… watch it, then watch it again… and again… and again… #Awesome #F1
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) July 5, 2013
Alonso's Ferrari has decided to boycott practice. #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) July 5, 2013
Hahaha… as Sutil went agricultural exiting the last corner, I heard a loud "whoo-hoo!" from the Force India mechanics in the garage :)
— Sean Kelly (@virtualstatman) July 5, 2013
Di Resta is told to come in because his telemetry isn't working. He objects and Lambiase replies: "Do not argue with everything I say." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 5, 2013
Di Resta replies (somewhat comically): "I'm not arguing with everything you say." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 5, 2013
Happy with my job today in FP1 got all the aero and suspension program done and the team was happy which is important! @Marussia_F1Team
— Rodolfo Gonzalez (@RSpeedyGonzalez) July 5, 2013
We have concluded Jules' programme for today as he is feeling a little under the weather with a slight stomach upset. Better for him to rest
— Marussia F1 Team (@Marussia_F1Team) July 5, 2013
Saturday
In a surprising turnaround Lewis Hamilton went from being off the pace in practice to clinching his third pole position. But a blunder by Mercedes saw Nico Rosberg drop out during Q2.
Back to business and it's good news! We've been graced with the presence of… wait for it… sunshine! Crazy right? pic.twitter.com/OJVPc4WqCg
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) July 6, 2013
Thank you to @clubforce @Marussia_F1Team and @MyCaterhamF1 for helping out this morning. Team now getting ready for #FP3 #GermanGP
— Williams F1 Team (@WilliamsF1Team) July 6, 2013
Hamilton tells Bonnington he's having big problems driving his car: "The car is so unstable now on the rear." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 6, 2013
?óÔé¼?ô@jmapps81: can you post a pic of @ValtteriBottas helmet cam? Where is the cam??óÔé¼?Ø it's right on top here! #BOTTAS-CAM pic.twitter.com/dtxoFomM2i
— Williams F1 Team (@WilliamsF1Team) July 6, 2013
Radio Williams apologies to Bottas: "The car's not there."
— Sarah Holt (@sarahholtf1) July 6, 2013
Rosberg out! #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 6, 2013
That's the first time Nico has been out of the top 6 this season, including 3 poles. He has every right to be angry
— Kevin Eason (@easonF1) July 6, 2013
Lewis Hamilton take pole for the German Grand Prix. What car problems?
— Sarah Holt (@sarahholtf1) July 6, 2013
We are still having difficult times with our car – need to keep working to find more speed. Will do best we can tomorrow! #sisu
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) July 6, 2013
So Nico said his intention was to annoy Seb and Red Bull. Sauerkraut anyone?
— Jon Gates (@twoandeight28) July 6, 2013
Sunday
In warm conditions on Sunday the Red Bulls pounced on the Mercedes pair at the start. Sebastian Vettel withstood a late-race charge from Kimi Raikkonen to take his first home race win.
Considerably higher temps today, which could change race from 2 to 3 stopper for some. Advantage Lotus perhaps?
— Marc Priestley (@f1elvis) July 7, 2013
Engineers meeting before the race pic.twitter.com/8LbpHigMah
— Dickie Stanford (@dickiestanford) July 7, 2013
#GutiGermany Drivers' Parade @nuerburgring_de @OfficialSF1Team #VamosXMas pic.twitter.com/CffdWyWvhr
— Esteban Gutierrez (@EstebanGtz) July 7, 2013
Mercedes discovered a fuel pump problem on Hamilton's car earlier. The clock is ticking for them: cars head to the grid in 45 minutes. #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) July 7, 2013
Putting you on the grid with us! #GermanGP pic.twitter.com/NtXrwD2gE9
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) July 7, 2013
Vettel and Webber pass Hamilton at the start. Raikkonen fourth ahead of Grosjean. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 7, 2013
Gara finita per Felipe… Race is over for Felipe…
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) July 7, 2013
"I am much quicker than Kimi," says Grosjean. He wants the team order Raikkonen benefitted from at Silverstone. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 7, 2013
A camerman is struck by a wheel which came off Webber's car as he left the pits. Hope he's OK. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 7, 2013
Bianchi's car rolls backwards across the track unmanned! Safety Car out. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 7, 2013
Someone forgot to put the handbrake on…
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) July 7, 2013
L34 Vettel told to enter fail code 14 and go three clicks rearwards – sounds like he's lost KERS or something. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 7, 2013
Sebastian Vettel finally wins the German Grand Prix! #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) July 7, 2013
Sebastian Vettel finally wins the German Grand Prix! #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 7, 2013
Big Nige is a properly big lad though. When Rosberg was told who it had hit he said, "I'd be more worried about the tyre."
— Will Buxton (@willbuxton) July 7, 2013
To my understanding Paul the FOM cameraman has suffered a broken shoulder and cracked ribs and is in hospital. #getwellsoon! #F1
— Jennie Gow (@JennieGow) July 7, 2013
Fighting race and took good points for the championship. Three weeks of hard work now before Hungary. Confident. pic.twitter.com/cPGR6Nh9KP
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) July 7, 2013
Excerpts from Team Radio straight after the race… #GermanGP pic.twitter.com/K5BaWEW6yf
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) July 7, 2013
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2013 German Grand Prix
- Third Driver of the Weekend win for Vettel
- Down-to-the-wire German GP gets positive rating
- 2013 German Grand Prix team radio transcript
- 2013 German Grand Prix fans’ video gallery
- FIA to bring forward 2014 pit lane safety rules
L. Martins (@xusso)
9th July 2013, 13:11
That last Tweet just made me want to read the Team Radio transcript posts :)
Gaz
9th July 2013, 13:16
People often say that Rob Smedley is an integral part of Massa’s on track approach, keeping him calm etc. I’d actually say the same for Rocky and Vettel. I honestly think that Rocky deserves a lot of respect for how he handles Seb (who can clearly be a bit of a handful!) – without Rocky I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw Seb making a few more mistakes.
George (@george)
9th July 2013, 18:50
Not only that, but how often does he make a strategic error? Vettel deserves some credit for that too, obviously, but they’re certainly one of the best teams.
sumedh
9th July 2013, 13:36
Loved that last tweet. Excellent choice of words by Rocky for what is a special moment for Vettel.
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
9th July 2013, 14:32
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Best looking car in the world at the moment?
Valter Tänav (@velodrive)
9th July 2013, 14:40
To be honest, 458 catches me more ;)
MNM101 (@mnm101)
9th July 2013, 16:47
If there was ever a reason to drive for Ferrari, it’s this car :P
Lari (@lari)
9th July 2013, 16:47
I like 458 alot more also, just so smooth and neat package.
BasCB (@bascb)
12th July 2013, 19:38
The 458 a smooth and neat package? With all the overstylised details like the taillights, the headlights etc, its about as far from smooth and neat as a Ferrari can get