Massa won’t give up on Crashgate || Brazilian GP

Massa won’t give up on Crashgate || Brazilian GP

1856: Concerned face from Ross Brawn as he presses his headphones to his ears. Jenson Button still lying second quickest after putting in a mammoth 30 laps, with Rubens Barrichello in 14th.
1852: Not great news if you're a Jenson Button fan. He's told race engineer Andrew Shovlin he's suddenly having trouble getting heat into his tyres. He's back in the pits now.
Maurice Hamilton on BBC commentary: "Kimi Raikkonen is having a brilliant end to the season, but don't you think it's significant he's perked himself up since Felipe Massa has been off the scene? He's been a different guy."
1842: Patience, James (see below), he's only just found out where the pedals are. Fisi down in 13th at the moment, with Raikkonen ninth. A change at the top: Sebastien Buemi now quickest.
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From James in Aberdare via text on 81111: "Can someone show Fizzy how to use Kers? He just did a lap without using it."
1839: McLaren have told Lewis Hamilton to save some more of his Kers boost for turn 12. Still Jenson Button at the top, ahead of Webber, Buemi, Vettel, Kovalainen, Trulli.
BBC pit-lane reporter Holly Samos: "Looks like there's quite a lot of graining on Sebastian Vettel's optimum tyres."

1836: Apparently, Felipe Massa will be waving the chequered flag on Sunday. Not sure how much he'll enjoy that at his favourite circuit. He will also be at the press conference today, so it'll be interesting to hear if he's got any more to say on his new Ferrari team-mate.
From RayInTorontoCan on 606: "Webber and Button have pounded out five of the fastest laps of the day. The Brawn isn't too far off the Red Bull's pace and is looking like it might have the measure of the Kers cars as well."
1828: Jarno Trulli gets his braking wrong at turn one and goes for a bumpy ride on the grass. The Red Bulls are looking very strong again: Webber second, Vettel fourth. The Toro Rossos are third and eighth - but can they stay on the track this weekend?
1825: For the first time today, Jenson Button sits in P1 with a 1:12.969. Despite the understeer and oversteer. Rubens Barrichello is only 11th, but has done almost half the amount of laps.
1823: Not sure what's up with Renault. Neither of their drivers have bothered the timesheets yet. Only Sebastien Buemi and Sebastian Vettel are in the 1:12s. Jenson Button now up to fourth quickest.
1818: Jenson Button running fifth fastest at the moment, but he's not an entirely happy camper. "Obviously there is a problem," he tells his Brawn team. "But it's not like it's just oversteer. I've got a lot of understeer as well."
1815: Jarno Trulli on a flier, going fastest in the first two sectors, but he messes up on the third and is only third quickest overall. Sebastien Buemi still sitting pretty.
1811: Toro Rosso neatly bookending the leaderboard, with Buemi top and Alguersuari bottom. Impressive time of 1:12.796 by Buemi, a tenth quicker than Seb Vettel.
BBC Sport's Sarah Holt in Sao Paulo: "Re 1757: Oh OK Caroline, I'll stick my head out of BBC HQ for you and get some accurate weather information. It isn't raining - yet. There is definitely moisture in the air though and I'd be surprised if the grey clouds rolling overhead don't splash a few drops of rain down during this session."
1807: Times are tumbling... Vettel now top with a 1:12.923, followed by Kovalainen, Buemi, Webber, Rosberg, Trulli. Jenson Button down in 13th but only on lap three of his stint.
1804: Three cheers for Kamui Kobayashi, who is in P1 with a 1:14.516. Probably the only time he'll be in P1 this weekend... and as I type, he is usurped by Sebastian Vettel.
1800: Oops, I may have cursed it. As the green light goes on, some people in the crowd are putting their rain ponchos on. Cars rushing to get out on to the dry track. Another thumbs up from Felipe Massa as the camera is stuck in his face for the umpteenth time today.
1757: It looks overcast but dry as we count down to second practice. Again, it is difficult to tell from Shepherds Bush.
BBC Sport's Sarah Holt in Sao Paulo: "I had my first taste of Brazilian fever during the lunch break in the paddock. The first glimpse of hometown boy Rubens Barrichello prompted cheers, shouting and positive heckling from the fans hanging over the balcony. Barrichello flashed a smile and gave them a thumbs up. It was all very jolly. Barrichello's doppleganger Dad - Rubens Sr - was sat a stool away from fellow Dad John Button, who as the cheers rang out for Rubens turned and smiled, saying 'Yeah, it's like this for Jenson at Silverstone.'"
1749: Now, I know we're creeping into Friday night territory in the UK, but don't pretend you're not gripped - GRIPPED - by the practice drama about to unfold in front of our very eyes. Let me know just how gripped on 81111, on 606 or on Twitter. Hey, we might even knock Jan Moir off the top of the trending topics.
BBC Sport's pit-lane reporter Lee McKenzie: "A quick update for you. The paddock is pretty busy today, or maybe it just looks busy as it so small and narrow. The atmosphere is fantastic even though it looks like there will be more rain this afternoon. Felipe Massa's family are all here, and Nelson Piquet Sr."

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