Free Practice I

Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa were the fastest drivers out on track in Friday's first free practice session at Magny-Cours. The duo were fastest for most of the session. Lewis Hamilton ended sixth, but the Briton missed track time due to a problem with his car.


The Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend got underway at 10.00 in France for what is most likely the last French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours. Lewis Hamilton's session didn't go without any problems. The McLaren driver had to stop his car 25 minutes into the session. His car was returned to the pitbox and just over 30 minutes later he could continue his free practice session, but valuable time on track was lost. Robert Kubica was back on track after his horrible crash at the Canadian Grand Prix. He had to miss the US Grand Prix. On his return Kubica set the 9th fastest time.

Result:

1. K. Räikkönen Ferrari 1:15.382

2. F. Massa Ferrari 1:15.447

3. F. Alonso McLaren 1:16.154

4. N. Rosberg Williams 1:16.214

5. D. Coulthard Red Bull 1:16.268

6. L. Hamilton McLaren 1:16.277

7. N. Heidfeld BMW 1:16.338

8. A. Wurz Williams 1:16.407

9. R. Kubica BMW 1:16.441

10. J. Trulli Toyota 1:16.603

11. V. Liuzzi STR 1:16.895

12. T. Sato Super Aguri 1:16.967

13. R. Barrichello Honda 1:16.990

14. J. Button Honda 1:17.047

15. S. Speed STR 1:17.103

16. A. Davidson Super Aguri 1:17.166

17. R. Schumacher Toyota 1:17.168

18. G. Fisichella Renault 1:17.226

19. H. Kovalainen Renault 1:17.348

20. M. Webber Red Bull 1:17.435

21. C. Albers Spyker 1:18.178

22. A. Sutil Spyker 1:18.419