Romain Grosjean’s Hungarian Grand Prix weekend began with a day to forget.
The Lotus driver did fewer laps than any other driver on a track where he has previously enjoyed some solid races.
Here are the Twitter highlights of an otherwise quiet day at the Hungaroring.
Good morning from Budapest. Time to set the E22 on track today. Best leave the city and get there. You too! pic.twitter.com/TitCbjawRg
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) July 25, 2014
First practice
Grosjean not happy with his run being cut short. "I am calm," he replied to an unheard comment, explaining he feels he needs more laps. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
Of all the races in the first part of the season, this is the one where the turbo will be the most obvious.
— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) July 25, 2014
The driver is constantly on and off the power and having a turbo that can kick in instantly will reduce lap time by improving driveability.
— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) July 25, 2014
Kobayashi unhappy with Hamilton's driving.
Hamilton is told: "No weaving in front of Kobayashi." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
Grosjean: "Are you sure everything is OK with the aero? It seems very bad."
Komatsu: "We are still looking but looks OK." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
Interesting to see…or not see any reserve drivers for this FP1. Guess teams are still sorting out life sans FRIC. #F1
— Justin Kircher (@jKirch_F1) July 25, 2014
Button: "I just don't have rear grip at all. Especially in low-speed corners, braking." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
Spagnolo: "We saw the problem with the rear wing."
Raikkonen: "What problem with the rear wing?"
"Short activation on the main straight."
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
Second practice
Grosjean's frustrating weekend continues, he's told to pit because "we still have the leak". #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
Massa spins the Williams at the chicane. Will he blame Magnussen for that as well? #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
A well-timed selfie taken by Valtteri Bottas’ girlfriend.
Selfie with @ValtteriBottas 👍😄 pic.twitter.com/Rt3mBqEzCS
— Emilia Pikkarainen (@EmiliaEpi) July 25, 2014
Ross telling Rosberg to protect his engine: "Nico we need a lower gear in turn one for engine damage." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
Rosberg: "Some advice, please."
Ross: "Think about turn two exit to get a better turn three." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) July 25, 2014
After the action
Williams’ Felipe Nasr took his maiden GP2 pole position as he looks to close the gap to championship leader Jolyon Palmer in Saturday’s race.
Happy boy! That's done #pole #GP2 #HungaryGames pic.twitter.com/4yYfZ7qNLE
— GP2 Series Official (@GP2_Official) July 25, 2014
Where i'll watch the #HungarianGP this weekend. #F1 pic.twitter.com/EfvtMh1w1U
— Jonas Fehling (@JonasFehling) July 25, 2014
Tough day at the #hungariangp. The guys have been doing a very good job to get the car on track as much as we could! @Lotus_F1Team #r8main
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) July 25, 2014
After months of hard work, team members won’t mind the summer break, which comes after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Get in!!! No more 16 hour work Fridays for another 4 weeks! #F1 #Glamour #not #needsleep
— Mike Caulfield (@MikeCaulfieldF1) July 25, 2014
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