Anatomy of a Formula 1 Event

Friday: Track Action Begins, Press Conferences Continue

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.

• More Than a Two-Hour Race on Sunday, a Grand Prix is a Weeklong Happening
• Monday-Tuesday: The Setup
• Wednesday -Thursday: Send in the Mechanics
• Friday: Track Action Begins, Press Conferences Continue
• Saturday: More Track Action and Meet the Press
• Sunday: Race Day
• Monday, post-race: It's Still Not Over