| Row 1 | 1. Lewis Hamilton 2’01.012 Mercedes | |
| 2. Sebastian Vettel 2’01.200 Red Bull | ||
| Row 2 | 3. Mark Webber 2’01.325 Red Bull | |
| 4. Nico Rosberg 2’02.251 Mercedes | ||
| Row 3 | 5. Paul di Resta 2’02.332 Force India | |
| 6. Jenson Button 2’03.075 McLaren | ||
| Row 4 | 7. Romain Grosjean 2’03.081 Lotus | |
| 8. Kimi Raikkonen 2’03.390 Lotus | ||
| Row 5 | 9. Fernando Alonso 2’03.482 Ferrari | |
| 10. Felipe Massa 2’04.059 Ferrari | ||
| Row 6 | 11. Nico Hulkenberg 1’49.088 Sauber | |
| 12. Adrian Sutil 1’49.103 Force India | ||
| Row 7 | 13. Sergio Perez 1’49.304 McLaren | |
| 14. Giedo van der Garde 1’52.036 Caterham | ||
| Row 8 | 15. Jules Bianchi 1’52.563 Marussia | |
| 16. Max Chilton 1’52.762 Marussia | ||
| Row 9 | 17. Pastor Maldonado 2’03.072 Williams | |
| 18. Jean-Eric Vergne 2’03.300 Toro Rosso | ||
| Row 10 | 19. Daniel Ricciardo 2’03.317 Toro Rosso | |
| 20. Valtteri Bottas 2’03.432 Williams | ||
| Row 11 | 21. Esteban Gutierrez 2’04.324 Sauber | |
| 22. Charles Pic 2’07.384 Caterham |
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zimkazimka (@zimkazimka)
24th August 2013, 14:05
can we rate this qualifying as a race? because this was the best and most exciting “race” of the year!
ruth517 (@spanishconnection)
24th August 2013, 14:17
+1
AlokIn (@)
24th August 2013, 14:05
Oh my god what a qualifying, one of the best qualifying sessions i have ever seen.
Lewis does it again !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lucas Wilson (@full-throttle-f1)
24th August 2013, 15:02
+1
Eggry (@eggry)
24th August 2013, 14:06
That was a crazy session. Ferrari and Lotus were very unfortunate…
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 14:08
Extremely. Both had great pace.
TMF (@)
24th August 2013, 14:13
it was all about timing the last lap.
Blackmamba (@blackmamba)
24th August 2013, 21:43
@eggry – not exactly unfortunate for Ferrari. Alonso took a spin otherwise he would have crossed the line right behind Hamilton with a chance to take pole. It was his fault really and he has shown in the past that he is not too comfortable in damp conditions. Massa was the first to set a time behind Di Resta and he must have thought job done and took it easy from there no doubt thinking he had had the best conditions for a front row.
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 14:07
Great qualifying – extra-ordinary drive for Hamilton! And Di Resta looked bullet-proof, but ends uo 5th! and what in the world were Ferrari thinking? they had qualifying and alonso just set one time!
1992 Peugeot Talbot Sport (@peugeot-905-92-93-le-mans-winner)
24th August 2013, 14:19
Ferrari really need to think over their strategy department, every time they are screwing things up. They definitely were in contention of a front row start
erix
24th August 2013, 15:22
FA was running wide in his first run, because KR was trailing him and suddenly ahead.
Rigi (@rigi)
24th August 2013, 14:07
best qualifying session i’ve seen in a while!
easily more intresting than the whole canadian grad prix!
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 14:07
Great qualifying – extra-ordinary drive for Hamilton! And Di Resta looked bullet-proof, but ends uo 5th! and what in the world were Ferrari thinking? they had qualifying pace and alonso just set one time!
Linda1
24th August 2013, 14:08
Lewis should be thankful that it rained, He had zero chance of pole if it stayed dry as the car has looked awful in the dry all weekend to this point.
James (@jimmyd13)
24th August 2013, 18:33
Mercedes still would have been fighting for pole in the dry, it’s just that they have quite obviously been working on race pace in practice rather than qualifying and so he probably wouldn’t have been as good as he could be. But, Merc still need to show they have pace in the race now, which I don’t think they have.
James (@jimmyd13)
24th August 2013, 18:33
Mercedes still would have been fighting for pole in the dry, it’s just that they have quite obviously been working on race pace in practice rather than qualifying and so he probably wouldn’t have been as good as he could be. But, Merc still need to show they have pace in the race now, which I don’t think they have.
Robert Tang (@robertthespy)
24th August 2013, 14:08
Poor di Resta thinking of what might have been.
Jon (@jons)
24th August 2013, 14:09
That Mercedes is a real beast…
If Lewis/Merc don’t screw this opportunity I can see him winning the title.
liam (@)
24th August 2013, 14:13
That wasn’t beast that was luck. Merc may pray for rain tomorrow from start to finish.
Ninjenius (@ninjenius)
24th August 2013, 14:21
I personally couldn’t care less if it was luck. The amount of misfortune Lewis had at McLaren last season was biblical.
George (@george)
24th August 2013, 14:22
Yeah RB, especially Vettel, have a ton of straight line speed, and have been faster in the dry all weekend. If it doesn’t rain I expect another Vettel win.
Yud (@yud77)
24th August 2013, 15:07
lol
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 14:09
I’m absolutely gutted for Di Resta!
My main interest for this race comes from nowhere near the front though: I’m very intrigued to see just how Ricciardo fares against Vergne as this is one of those rare occasions where both are in a very similar position. That should be an interesting team battle in the race.
Particular congratulations go to van der Garde, Di Resta and Hamilton for their respective performances!
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 14:14
@vettel1 Would have been an even more exciting qualifying if Ferrari and Lotus hadn’t been so unfortunate! Alonso, Kimi and Grosjean would have been in contention for the front row as well, going by Q1 and Q2! Lewis was awesome! :D
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 14:20
All said and done though I think it was just a case of Hamilton being very lucky with his timing (Rosberg looked much quicker) and Lotus and Ferrari being a bit too early as you said @shreyasf1fan.
Nonetheless, I expect both to be good in the race and their is still the chnace of more rain to come so I wouldn’t be too downhearted – I’m sure they’ll recover somewhat ;)
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 14:27
@vettel1 I was totally hyped after Q2! And then I looked on and Alonso just kept slipping down after 4th on his only time in Q3. Depressing, almost. They may recover, he may recover, but will it be enough to match the all-mighty RB9-1? Nah.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 14:32
@shreyasf1fan depends on the conditions I suppose – I think it’s going to be a very strategy-based race so it’s just a case of who can pull it off ;) Ideal for me would be Di Resta, Vettel and Webber on the podium (as long as Vettel’s ahead of Webber I’d be happy for Di Resta to win)! :)
That’s my fandom though and really I’m just looking for a good race above all else!
Lucas Wilson (@full-throttle-f1)
24th August 2013, 15:04
@vettel1
I guess you, as a Vettel fan, have found these past four years pretty good :-)
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 15:07
@full-throttle-f1 2010 and 2012 were a bit tense at parts but yes overall it’s been nice :)
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 15:16
@vettel1 @full-throttle-f1 It’s all been great for Vettel fans these past 4 years. Alonso fans have been contemplating suicide lately :p
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 15:19
It’s not so much the winning that’s great though (it is very nice however and I’d like it to continue!), it’s just seeing good drives from who I think is a great personality
Lucas Wilson (@full-throttle-f1)
24th August 2013, 15:27
@vettel1 @shreyasf1fan
Its been 3 loooong years for me :-D
BJ (@beejis60)
24th August 2013, 16:50
@vettel1
Do you seriously think Poor DiBesta has a great personality? What drugs are you taking???
David-A (@david-a)
24th August 2013, 16:57
@beejis60
LOL no, I think @vettel1 was talking about Vettel 1.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 19:07
@beejis60 no no, as @david-a said I’m talking about Vettel!
I like Di Resta but I’d be naive to suggest he has a great personality haha! Seriously though, the “what drugs are you taking” comment is both unnecessary and terribly cliche.
BJ (@beejis60)
25th August 2013, 1:25
Very necessary if someone came in saying DiBesta’s personality is great.
And I guess I missed it was directed toward/about vettel.
N
24th August 2013, 14:37
“All said and done though I think it was just a case of Hamilton being very lucky with his timing”
Lol, yeah of course it was luck “@vettel” (who was only a few meters up the road from Hamilton…
And Rosberg looking alot quicker? the track was drying as the session was counting down the last minutes, everyone was alot quicker until the last lap.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 19:03
…and I’ve said Vettel was also fortunate, point?
Rosberg was the only one to beat Di Resta’s time before the final laps – if that isn’t showing superior speed I don’t know what is. You seem to be mistaking the fact that I’m not supporting Vettel in this case, I’m supporting Rosberg.
vineet
24th August 2013, 14:54
@vettel1
Yes.. just like Vettel in Canada.
N
24th August 2013, 16:51
Not just Canada, its been the case for alot of the Q sessions over the past 3 years where RB/Vettel where known for getting their timing ‘just right’ for him to cross the line at the last possible moment.
But of course this is Lewis, so he is indeed lucky..
David-A (@david-a)
24th August 2013, 16:56
That wasn’t even the last lap in the session.
evered7 (@evered7)
24th August 2013, 14:10
Most amazing qualifying ever. Race is also going to be similar with Merc,RB,Lotus and Ferrari showing good pace all round.
Alonso needs to take his chances at the start. Good that he is starting on the clean side.
Any info on the race pace of the leading teams?
BJ (@beejis60)
24th August 2013, 16:53
There is no clean side since it’s been raining….
s7orm (@s7orm)
24th August 2013, 14:11
I think I am the only one who disliked the qualifying… Way too much luck involved :/
Retired (@jeff1s)
24th August 2013, 14:13
It’s no luck, it’s rain, strategy and teamwork
zicasso (@zicasso)
24th August 2013, 14:11
Great qualifying. Superb fight between Vettel and Hamilton. Well done Lewis!
Jay Menon (@jaymenon10)
24th August 2013, 14:13
C@ck!! Ferrari had good pace but got it wrong on track! So very unfortunate. Alonso and Kimi could have been on the front row today!!
Cant wait for the race!
carbon_fibre (@carbon_fibre)
24th August 2013, 14:13
This why Spa is the best.
dennis (@dennis)
24th August 2013, 14:13
Did Hamilton yet again switched to Rosberg’s setup in the last second?
Lexus
24th August 2013, 14:30
Does that mean Rosberg does not know how to drive with his own set up. This is what Hamilton has been doing at every qualifying nailing at the last minute sorry last second. Rosberg beats him up until the last run in Q3
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 14:36
Yes but what I think it primarily means is Hamilton doesn’t know how to set up a car properly if that is indeed the case.
vineet
24th August 2013, 14:55
@vettel1
Grumpy vettel :P
Yud (@yud77)
24th August 2013, 15:09
+1
Gigantor (@kbdavies)
24th August 2013, 15:10
But i guess knowing how to set up a car “properly” is irrelevant if you can use your team mates set up and beat him with it.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 19:09
@kbdavies fair enough, but if you’re teammate was Chilton say you wouldn’t have that luxury – he can’t rely on it :P
Mark (@mark4211)
24th August 2013, 14:13
Ferrari is just over estimating themselves
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 18:11
Actually, what is the base of your statement?
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 18:12
@mark4211
Nin13 (@nin13)
24th August 2013, 14:16
Hamilton for win!!
OmarR-Pepper (@)
24th August 2013, 14:17
Fernando behind Grosjean… TIME FOR SAMURAI REVENGE!!! ;P
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 14:18
@omarr-pepper I am not sure if Alonso can affor a one-race ban, though. :p
Shreyas Mohanty (@)
24th August 2013, 14:19
*afford
OmarR-Pepper (@)
24th August 2013, 14:36
@shreyasf1fan according to FIA logic, he can crash anybody who is not really in the hunt for the title.
Sri Harsha (@harsha)
24th August 2013, 14:19
+1 But what he should do.
evered7 (@evered7)
24th August 2013, 14:22
Good that he is behind Grosjean. He can see what the ‘Master of Destruction’ is up to this time.
erix
24th August 2013, 15:26
Teflonso would complain, nothing new.
caci_99
24th August 2013, 17:22
@omarr-pepper You wish, but I actually am worried about Grosjean whose car does have reverse gear.
Nick (@npf1)
24th August 2013, 14:18
Man, what a session, what a lap.
A little scared this qualifying session might be better than the race.
crazy.mechanic (@akshay)
24th August 2013, 14:23
Not the expected grid!! Well that is what you get from a thrilling qualifying. PDR shouldn’t be that gutted, he did his best and a great place to start from tomorrow and finally as Brundle said ” That’s the difference between the great and the good”, exactly describes Hamilton!!
OmarR-Pepper (@)
24th August 2013, 14:34
@akshay the only “unexpected” thing I see is Di Resta and Ricciardo swapping usual places,
crazy.mechanic (@akshay)
24th August 2013, 14:58
in short, what about Alonso and Kimi??
Bazza Spock (@bazza-spock)
24th August 2013, 14:32
I thought Q3 was probably the best bit, and it would’ve been a corker tomorrow if Q1 had ended with DIR and MAS on the front row and vettel, alonso and kimi at the back of the 10.
Really hope the weather stays the same for the next 24hrs.
liam (@)
24th August 2013, 14:32
Alonso’s championship is over. It’s a Wrap. Now it’s most likely he’ll have to put up with Kimi next year seeing Ricciardo is 100% RBR . I feel bad for Nando maybe he should go black and yellow. ;)
Dave (@)
24th August 2013, 14:37
Don’t be so quick to write Alonso’s title hopes off. At least wait till after tomorrow’s race ;-)
Jason (@jason12)
24th August 2013, 15:06
Vergne seems to be doing a better job than Ricciardo, and RBR still has some time to re-think this gamble and choose Kimi (the obvious choice).
David-A (@david-a)
24th August 2013, 16:59
+1, not convinced by DR.
Sri Harsha (@harsha)
24th August 2013, 14:37
I can’t choose one of the Top 3 to prove as Best. Their Teams got the Strategy right and Drivers delivered at best in the Last gasp. Those 3 are Best.
liam (@)
24th August 2013, 14:40
That was Rosbergs pole genius lap in that rain… Hamilton, Vettel and Webber got lucky because it stopped raining. Was no Strategy just poor luck.
Jason (@jason12)
24th August 2013, 15:08
If it rains tomorrow Rosberg will have a chance to prove himself.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 14:40
@harsha I thought Rosberg was massively impressive, just he didn’t have the best of timing for his final run.
Aldoid
24th August 2013, 18:59
Yeah… a lot of people saying bad luck for Nick, but I call it bad timing. In the interviews Webber confirmed he could’ve gone quicker that lap but decided to save the tires & throws everything into the final lap. Rosberg squeezed too early… his & his side of the garage’s call, I’d imagine… not that much luck to it, IMO.
BJ (@beejis60)
24th August 2013, 17:01
Rosberg has been great in the rain as we’ve seen earlier this year as well. But I think people saying where Rosberg was great bit everyone else was l lucky is a bit misguided. You see, everyone put up better times in better conditions, aka performing under pressure. There’s no luck about it. Everyone had the same time and the same track.
Aldoid
24th August 2013, 19:00
+1. I agree wholeheartedly with this.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
24th August 2013, 19:13
@beejis60 I don’t fully agree – your team dictates where and when you feed out on track so it is at least partially down to the team. Also, that means everybody does not have the same track conditions.
venom (@venom)
24th August 2013, 14:45
super session.. cant wait for tmrw!!
Diceman (@diceman)
24th August 2013, 14:58
I hope the race will be as entertaining as the qualifying. The one guy I’m actually most interested of is Button, I think he could make some kind of surprise from P6.
Todfod (@todfod)
24th August 2013, 15:20
Argghh!!!!
The only qualifying session I’ve missed in the last couple of seasons… and it ends up being a cracker!
bull mello (@bullmello)
24th August 2013, 16:51
Weather report for tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional light rain. Chance of rain 70%.
Weather is likely to shake up the results in the race just like it did in qualifying. Gotta love Spa! :-)
Wet weather drivers will shine through tomorrow. Whoever can keep it on the track while going the fastest and make tire switches from wet, intermediate and dry at just the right times will have better chances to prevail. I love it when these driver and team skills come into play in an F1 race. My ideal race tomorrow would be enough wet racing to mix things up and enough dry racing to see some good hard racing.
If wet, there will likely be a couple of spin-offs tomorrow, let’s hope not at the start. My wild prediction for drivers to excel in the wet-dry would be Hamilton (pole helped, he’ll be ahead of the spray at the start) Vettel ( also up front and sometimes does well in the wet) Kimi (Lotus may not be great in the wet, but Kimi is) JEV (will finish ahead of Ricciardo with his better wet skills), maybe Bottas (can do well in wet) and I think Button will do well (smooth, patient, experienced and starting from a decent position). Final wild prediction (really wild), we may see a Marussia or Caterham finish in the top 10. If so, hope it’s Bianchi.
Aldoid
24th August 2013, 18:18
A lot of talk about the ” luck” of Hamilton but luck doesn’t hustle any F1 car to pole position. Track conditions were the same for everybody, & the usual group of “super soldiers” (Alonso, Vettel, Kimi) had the benefit of cars that behaved the way they wanted to throughout practice & Q1/Q2. The mighty Vettel in God’s own chariot (RB9) was only a few meters up the road! Some questionable calls from the Ferrari & Lotus pit walls for sure, but credit where credit is due. It doesn’t even matter how abysmal & lost he looks on a Friday & even Saturday morning, come that final hot lap in Q3 and Lewis Hamilton will usually get the best out of whatever package he’s got.
Jason (@jason12)
24th August 2013, 19:14
Well said buddy….. :D
Jon Sandor (@jonsan)
24th August 2013, 23:30
It helps that the “package he’s got” has been the best package in qualifying this year though. As it was last year, come to think of it.