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de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:37

Autosport: It certainly looks like for the time being, inters are the way to go as Esteban Ocon moves into second followed by Bottas. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:38

Autosport: Perez jumps to fourth on a 1m46.248s. Like his Red Bull team-mate, he's also on the green-walled tyre, but is nearl… https://t.co/1THdZCn2Ii

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:39

Autosport: It's Ocon's time to shine, posting a 1m43.022s to go top. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:40

Autosport: So far, only Vettel and the two Mercedes drivers have yet to set a time with 20 minutes of the session remaining. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:40

Autosport: One driver certainly setting laps is Leclerc, who on his 10th tour goes top again with a 1m42.634s. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:42

Autosport: Not to be outdone, Sainz goes marginally quicker on a 1m42.563s, just 0.071s faster. But both are demoted by Alonso… https://t.co/giBkvchfLU

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:43

Autosport: While F1 was last at Suzuka in 2019, the Spaniard last raced here in 2018. Clearly he still knows his way around... #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:44

Autosport: The Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are finally on the timing screens, moving into 18th and 16th respectively. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:45

Autosport: Hamilton will make is 306th career start in F1 this weekend if everything goes according to plan, putting him equal… https://t.co/U9bMOanBaw

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:47

Autosport: Big moment for Leclerc through the first Degner as he shoots off into the gravel but manages to rejoin. The slow-mo… https://t.co/pMHk3nGRac

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:48

Autosport: The rain is definitely heavier now and drivers are switching back to full wets. Don't expect laptimes to improve mu… https://t.co/z9Sn1Yp32W

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:50

Autosport: The increase in precipitation has meant all drivers have headed back to the pits with just under 10 minutes of the session remaining. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:52

Autosport: Just before heading to the pits, Schumacher comes over the radio to say "I was massively blocked by Alonso there" h… https://t.co/yCSjfXkZRC

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:55

Autosport: The Spaniard still sits top of the times, and barring some sort of weather miracle, will remain there when the sess… https://t.co/2l6KOoRXwm

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:57

Autosport: Hold the phone. Alfa Romeo drivers Zhou and Bottas have decided they want some more fun in the rain. Not sure there… https://t.co/BgwAhomdkD

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 05:58

Autosport: "Massive increase in standing water sector 1" comes the cry from Zhou over the radio. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:00

Autosport: There's a flurry of cars heading back out, presumably to practice standing starts at the end of the session. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:00

Autosport: Chequered flag falls for Japanese FP1! #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:02

Autosport: Even at the age of 41 Alonso proves he's not lost his touch, finishing fastest with a 1m42.248s. The Ferraris of Sa… https://t.co/lrlEzEXWWv

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:04

Autosport: It's not over yet though. Problems for Stroll as he reports he's fallen into "limp mode" and is told to perform a s… https://t.co/dqKhhr2ukz

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:07

Autosport: We said it wasn't over yet! Schumacher has had a big off through the Dunlop Curve. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:08

Autosport: On his way back to the pits after performing his standing start, the Haas driver loses the rear end and makes heavy… https://t.co/DLLDUxhc5F

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:10

Autosport: Phew! Well, considering just over an hour ago it was unclear if we'd get any running we've been spoilt for action t… https://t.co/l7PKrI4epL

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 06:12

Autosport: Well done to those who made it up this morning for an early start. Grab a tea, catch some sleep, but be sure to joi… https://t.co/c1MeJmJ4N4

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 08:01

RaceFans: Second practice is for at Suzuka. This will be an extended, 90-minute session (as this session was pre-2021). Half… https://t.co/m4SU2DLWi8

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 08:01

RaceFans: Second practice is go at Suzuka. This will be an extended, 90-minute session (as this session was pre-2021). Half a… https://t.co/NpZLs7YuP7

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 08:02

RaceFans: We won't see @SchumacherMick in this session, @HaasF1Team confirm, as he will have to change chassis following his… https://t.co/EXsIPAxWoP

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 09:30

RaceFans: The chequered flag falls and @GeorgeRussell63 is fastest in second practice. #F1 #JapaneseGP #RaceFans

de **F1-Express** le 07 Oct 2022, 10:00

RaceFans: In the @racefansdotnet round-up: • Alonso expects another power unit change penalty • O'Ward completes McLaren F1… https://t.co/N9UUEpAJHx

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 04:40

Autosport: Good...whatever time of day this is. Morning? Night-time? That bit of Saturday where everyone's asleep except the m… https://t.co/9tAO2bGvCF

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 04:42

Autosport: 20 minutes until FP3 at Suzuka kicks off - but there's been some big news in case you've missed it. Let's take a lo… https://t.co/NGZn0XfxYs

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 04:43

Autosport: News, the first: Pierre Gasly has joined Alpine for 2023 on a multi-year deal. He'll partner Esteban Ocon in an all… https://t.co/OuBrkw2bZt

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 04:45

Autosport: News, the second: 2020-21 Formula E champion Nyck de Vries has joined AlphaTauri for 2023 in place of Gasly. Look after him, F1. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 04:56

Autosport: Five minutes to FP3, then. It should be an altogether drier prospect today, so let's see who can make the cars danc… https://t.co/2Gx7p01jM6

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 05:00

Autosport: And there's the green flag - let's get going! #F1

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 05:00

RaceFans: FP3 for the Japanese Grand Prix is underway. #JapaneseGP #F1

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 05:00

Autosport: And it's our FP2 headline act George Russell who's first out, followed by Sainz and new Alpine recruit Gasly. And a… https://t.co/DB3VD6oyWZ

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 05:02

RaceFans: A very busy start to the session with almost all drivers on the track within the opening minute. It's the first dry… https://t.co/p50S3mHUat

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 05:02

Autosport: A whole mix of tyre types out there, as this is the first dry running of the weekend. So it promises a proper shake… https://t.co/HGppKK2BAi

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 05:04

Autosport: Russell opens with a lap in the 1m37s, but Sainz then does a 1m35.491s to set the first benchmark. #F1

de **F1-Express** le 08 Oct 2022, 05:04

RaceFans: Russell is the first to complete a lap time with a 1'37.969. #JapaneseGP #F1