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Friday: Track Action Begins, Press Conferences Continue

FIA Press Conference at a Grand Prix Race

F1 drivers meet the press at an FIA press conference at a Grand Prix race.

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10:00 - 11:30: First free practice. It does not count for a grid position. The time is used to set up the cars for qualifying and for the race.

2:00 - 3:30: Second free practice. Same as above. Another FIA press conference takes place after the second practice.

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