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Indian Grand Prix Friday

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso STR7, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso STR7,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Heikki Kovalainen, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Heikki Kovalainen, Caterham F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, leads Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, leads Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pedro de La Rosa, HRT F112, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pedro de La Rosa, HRT F112,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Ferrari F2012 nosecone detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Ferrari F2012 nosecone detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Force India VJM05 rear suspension detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Force India VJM05 rear suspension detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Flo-vis on the Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Flo-vis on the Red Bull RB8,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lotus E20 exhaust detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lotus E20 exhaust detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lotus E20 exhaust detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lotus E20 exhaust detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Marussia MR01 rear wing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Marussia MR01 rear wing,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes W03,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Valtteri Bottas, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Valtteri Bottas, Williams FW34,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 in the pitlane, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 in the pitlane,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 nosecone detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 nosecone detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Narain Karthikeyan, HRT F112, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Narain Karthikeyan, HRT F112, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso STR7, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso STR7,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, pit board, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, pit board,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

The helmet of Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

The helmet of Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

The car of Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

The car of Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Narain Karthikeyan, HRT Formula 1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Narain Karthikeyan, HRT Formula 1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pedro de La Rosa, HRT Formula 1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pedro de La Rosa, HRT Formula 1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fans watch practice from the roofs of coaches, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fans watch practice from the roofs of coaches,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Red Bull RB8 front suspension detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Red Bull RB8 front suspension detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 exhaust detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 exhaust detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sauber C31 exhaust detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Sauber C31 exhaust detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 rear wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 rear wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Ferrari F2012 exhaust detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Ferrari F2012 exhaust detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 steering wheel, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 steering wheel,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

Red Bull RB8,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 front wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 front wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Friday 26 October 2012.

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