Get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Indian Grand Prix with @AnthonyFrench’s round-up of the best Tweets from the race weekend.
Thursday
Preparation for Sunday’s Grand Prix got underway on Thursday amid high anticipation about the likely conclusion of both championships – not that Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull were taking anything for granted.
Lovely Marshals cheering for their favourite drivers! #IndianGP #F1 :) pic.twitter.com/8jSmjxv9Y7
— INDIAN GRAND PRIX (@IndianGPF1) October 24, 2013
Listening to bullpen interviews. Swear I heard the German anthem being played on PA system. Guess they're assuming they'll need it Sunday.
— Justin Kircher (@jKirch_F1) October 24, 2013
Not the kind of driving experience Mark was used to?���?� #tbt pic.twitter.com/gTWd2fnwz9
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 24, 2013
Engines covered for the night pic.twitter.com/tYwWPNk5kQ
— Dickie Stanford (@dickiestanford) October 24, 2013
Took some underprivileged kids in a bus to track & showed them around. great experience! #inspiration @laureussport pic.twitter.com/1ueysqh7VV
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) October 24, 2013
After long trip with some delayed flights, arrived at the track! Meetings, interviews and review of the GP 2012. Looking forward to drive!!
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) October 24, 2013
Friday
Vettel and Mark Webber immediately put to bed hopes that they would be caught in India by dominating the first two practice sessions.
Hamilton warns he's lost part of his front wing, he's told the contact doesn't seem to be a problem. Not sure what he hit. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 25, 2013
Seb’s new helmet design for the #IndianGP highlights one of the main colours of a key material in #F1, Carbon Fiber. pic.twitter.com/2FIDKrIOV9
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 25, 2013
We appear to have stumbled in on Sergio's private test… sorry se?�??or! While we're here, anyone else fancy a go?! #FP1 #ChicaneTandoori #F1
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) October 25, 2013
Me and my bro @LewisHamilton 'Chillin' watching practice #FP1 pic.twitter.com/mgsfyyJKUt
— Nicolas Hamilton (@nicolashamilton) October 25, 2013
Massa says he was held up. A sarcastic Smedley says: "He was very courteous, I think. Well done, big medal for him." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 25, 2013
Chilton asks: "What just happened? It jumped out of gear." His team are looking into it. Chilton suspects the problem is the driveshaft. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 25, 2013
As you may or may not know, the drivers have to go back out on track after laying rubber, it's not permitted at the end of a run #DelhiWelly
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 25, 2013
Joyce to Sutil: "I don't know what Hamilton's doing, he seemed to slow down every time we wanted a lap." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 25, 2013
Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Milton Keynes any more?���?� pic.twitter.com/fq8KE1hu0T
— Red Bull Racing Spy (@redbullf1spy) October 25, 2013
"Let's go to work" Checo gets ready for business in #FP2. #IndianGP pic.twitter.com/cZidtb0hdO
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 25, 2013
Schupach: "Do you want to stop for front wing?" Hulkenberg: "I'm not a fan of that, to be honest." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 25, 2013
Vergne's engineer is mystified: "This is the same car as this morning… but it's clearly not the same." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 25, 2013
#socialfriday @The_Monties: "What's the funniest thing someone has ever left back in the UK?" We left @paddylowe behind in Korea once! Oops!
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 25, 2013
Rocquelin: "We think torque five would be better at this point." Vettel: "Negative. I don't like torque five." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 25, 2013
Bit of a hiccup for our mate jack during #Kimi's last practice stop;he's been subbed pending further investigation #F1 #ChicaneTandoori #FP2
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) October 25, 2013
The Buddh Circuit may be popular with #F1 drivers, but it's truly terrible for photography. There's 1.3 Billion Indians. Just open the doors
— James Moy (@jamesmoy) October 25, 2013
Love the indian people however the Budhh circuit is a nightmare for photographers and the air pollution is shocking. #nolight #F1
— Mark Thompson (@F1Thommo) October 25, 2013
Saturday
Final practice was an all-Vettel affair again. Concerns over the life of the option tyre prompted a strategy rethink for some in qualifying, where Vettel took pole position and Romain Grosjean was surprisingly eliminated in Q1.
Good morning from the Buddh International Circuit, where it's shaping up to be another warm one today… #IndianGP pic.twitter.com/P1YMsOTIRn
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 26, 2013
This is the reason I had to end my session early yesterday… ???�?���� pic.twitter.com/ShH3zup0up
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) October 26, 2013
Getting ready for fp3 pic.twitter.com/kdkAB48w43
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) October 26, 2013
So #FP3 will be delayed by 15 minutes because of visibility problems.
— Sauber F1 Team (@OfficialSF1Team) October 26, 2013
The start of practice has been delayed by a further 15 minutes, leaving just half an hour of running available. #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) October 26, 2013
And the Dastardly Vettel goes P1 on 1:25.332 on soft tyres #DelhiWelly
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 26, 2013
We are a close knit team, but that was a tiny bit too close. Our mechanic should be fine looks like it is just a bruise.
— Sauber F1 Team (@OfficialSF1Team) October 26, 2013
Quite a challenge for us photographers this morning out on the track. Very misty and hot… #IndianF1GP
— Vladimir Rys (@vladimirrys) October 26, 2013
Bonnington to Hamilton: "Magic diff available, it's the black button on the right-hand side." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 26, 2013
Grosjean: "I got traffic". Massa's knocked him out! #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 26, 2013
A return to the good times! @JensonButton p1 in q1 :)
— michael collier (@mikeycollier) October 26, 2013
Radio problems on Alonso's car mean we might not hear much from him in this session. Not that we usually get very much. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 26, 2013
Only 'Der Finger' (Mr V) goes into this session with two new sets of options available. Tight stuff! #DelhiWelly
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 26, 2013
Sebastian Vettel is on pole position again for the Indian Grand Prix! #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 26, 2013
@peterobwright got Bronchitis now from the smog and poor quality of air everywhere, other than that it's been the worst event I have done.
— WARWICK. (@wozzly) October 26, 2013
Don't mind giving credit where credits due, Jules' lap was superb. I was happy with my first lap then didn't predict the change in grip.
— Max Chilton (@maxchilton) October 26, 2013
Eating curry for 6 consecutive nights? We’ve been in MK since 15/11/04. Some of the boys have eaten curry for 3267 consecutive nights.
— Red Bull Racing Spy (@redbullf1spy) October 26, 2013
Sunday
In the end it was almost a perfect day for Red Bull: Vettel romped to victory and the championship, which also guaranteed their fourth constructors’ title, but Mark Webber retired at two-thirds distance.
Having breakfast, and found out I am on the front page of the Indian newspaper!! #F1 #IndianGP #giedoraces21 pic.twitter.com/hscvmyl2KA
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) October 27, 2013
Pirelli tells teams to limit running to 15 laps soft, 35 medium. FIA won't enforce but stewards could act if teams ignore and find problems.
— Will Buxton (@willbuxton) October 27, 2013
Formation lap underway; the tension rises in the #IndianGP paddock… #Kimi on scrubbed soft tyres, @RGrosjean on fresh softs #F1
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) October 27, 2013
Van der Garde was on the grass at the outside of turn two after contact with Chilton who he called an "idiot". #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 27, 2013
So we're back to Japan spec, with @Charles_Pic1 chasing down BIA and CHI after a lap one visit to the pits…..
— Caterham F1 Team (@MyCaterhamF1) October 27, 2013
Alonso: "I think I damaged something more in the car because the steering is very heavy in the right corners." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 27, 2013
#INDGP From the telemetry data ALO's car looks OK – Dalla telemetria sembra che la vettura di ALO sia a posto.
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) October 27, 2013
Webber told to press the reverse button once. "Think about rearward brake balance for turn 16 only". #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 27, 2013
Scrambling to change @JensonButton's puncture during his first pitstop. #IndianGP pic.twitter.com/U8iSRTYhV6
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 27, 2013
@mpandey69 Epitomises how F1 has consistently opted for the wrong solutions to its fundamental problems.
— Richard Williams (@rwilliams1947) October 27, 2013
Rennie to Webber: "We have lost gearbox sync." He's out! #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 27, 2013
so the switch to MES alternators from Marelli hasnt stopped the problem for RBR
— Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsF1) October 27, 2013
Rocquelin to Vettel: "Sebastian some cars have stopped for [softs]. Don't even think about it, we've got enough problems as it is." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 27, 2013
Raikkonen was told: "Kimi get out of the ***** way" Kimi said "don't shout" and swore back at them. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) October 27, 2013
Sebastian Vettel wins the Indian Grand Prix and is the 2013 world champion! #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) October 27, 2013
Seb now hugging everyone and saying he loves them. It's like he's turned into your drunken best mate?���?�
— Red Bull Racing Spy (@redbullf1spy) October 27, 2013
Coulthard issues the standard @FIA buzz kill, telling Vettel he's not officially champion until the suits hand out the prizes on Paris. #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) October 27, 2013
Congratulations to Sebastian for the championship! We will improve for next year ..! Now, max fight for second place and prepare the 2014!!
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) October 27, 2013
Massive congratulations to our 4 time world champion. Well deserved. Couldn't of happened to a nicer guy. #godisgood pic.twitter.com/6FwOIFJFYa
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 27, 2013
Congrats to Vettel and Redbull, Great Champion !! Hope next year we can fight them!!
— Sergio Perez (@SChecoPerez) October 27, 2013
Many Congratulations to Red Bull and Seb for another outstanding season brilliant achievement 4th World Championship in a row .
— Nigel Mansell CBE (@Mansell_Nigel) October 27, 2013
For ?����?�25000 fine Vettel donuts are an absolute bargain. So satisfying to do +images will define the season. A 10 place grid drop more fun ;))
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) October 27, 2013
Nice to finish this week in India with some points in front our shareholders, sponsors and fans. @clubforce done a mega job!
— Paul Di Resta (@pauldirestaf1) October 27, 2013
Great drive by Vettel, followed by a great celebration by a great driver. Awe-inspiring achievement at the age of 26
— Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1) October 27, 2013
Anyone booing now? Embrace greatness! Great driver and a top human-being and man….. #oneofus
— Tom Batch (@therealbatchf1) October 27, 2013
Vettel is helping his team pack up the equipment so they can get 2 the celebration party earlier How's that for a 4 times World Champion
— John Townsend (@f1pictures) October 27, 2013
Championships won and my love affair with India has begun. Next stop Abu Dhabi… #BBCF1 pic.twitter.com/V0LgWqcgFX
— suzi perry (@suziperry) October 28, 2013
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caci99 (@)
29th October 2013, 10:53
Daniel Ricciardo already doing Webber? :)
Fer no.65 (@fer-no65)
29th October 2013, 12:43
What is that “magic diff” they keep talking about at Mercedes?
Would love to know !
RAMBOII
29th October 2013, 12:59
When they push it, Lewis magically yells his tyres are destroyed.
MNM101 (@mnm101)
29th October 2013, 13:46
@fer-no65 Probably gives more torque and increases tyre wear, so they use it for a limited time only. only guessing though
celeste (@celeste)
29th October 2013, 20:18
Thank you Keith…