A Formula 1 Grand Prix is generally a three-day event. The weekend kicks-off with circuit walk and media madness on Thursday, which is a precursor to the Grand Prix. Then comes Day 1, with two sessions of free practice, 90 minutes each. On Day 2, you have the third free practice session which is 60 minutes long, followed by a qualifying session. The race takes place on day 3 and is typically 2 hours long. Over four days, the F1 drivers are put under the media scrutiny, with their every move recorded, broadcasted and commented upon. There are multiple interviews every day, … Continue reading Friday’s free practice, Saturday’s frantic qualifying and the Sunday main event – explaining the 3-day extravaganza that is an F1 weekend (Part 1)