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Japanese Grand Prix Friday

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso STR7, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso STR7,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Marshals, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Marshals, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Photographers at work, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Photographers at work, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso STR7, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso STR7, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Narain Karthikeyan, HRT F112, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Narain Karthikeyan, HRT F112,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lotus E20 front wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lotus E20 front wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia MR01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Max Chilton, Marussia F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Max Chilton, Marussia F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 bodywork, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 bodywork,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Pastor Maldonado, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes W03, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Heikki Kovalainen Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Heikki Kovalainen Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Heikki Kovalainen Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Heikki Kovalainen Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber C31,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Pedro de La Rosa, HRT Formula 1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Pedro de La Rosa, HRT Formula 1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham CT01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber C31, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Timo Glock, Marussia MR01,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Valtteri Bottas, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Valtteri Bottas, Williams FW34,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Bruno Senna, Williams F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Bruno Senna, Williams F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Max Chilton, Marussia F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Max Chilton, Marussia F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 nosecone detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 nosecone detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sergio Perez, Sauber,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 rear exhaust and suspension detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mercedes W03 rear exhaust and suspension detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM05,   Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia MR01, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Valtteri Bottas, Williams FW34, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Valtteri Bottas, Williams FW34,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lotus E20 rear exhaust and suspension detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lotus E20 rear exhaust and suspension detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Ferrari F2012 engine cover and rear suspension detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Ferrari F2012 engine cover and rear suspension detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 rear wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 rear wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 rear wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 rear wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 rear wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 rear wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Red Bull RB8 rear wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Red Bull RB8 rear wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

The front wing of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

The front wing of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB8, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Giedo van der Garde, Caterham F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 front wing detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 front wing detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Toro Rosso bodywork detail, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Toro Rosso bodywork detail,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lotus F1 practice pitstops, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Lotus F1 practice pitstops,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Wheel guns, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Wheel guns,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mercedes mechanic, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mercedes mechanic,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Race seat for Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Race seat for Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Signage for Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Signage for Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mercedes practice pitstops, Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

Mercedes practice pitstops,  Practice, Formula One World Championship, Round 15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Friday 5 October 2012.

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