On 24/06, 07:29
Pirelli reviews the strategic choices made by the drivers and their teams during qualifying. The Italian manufacturer believes that a two-stop strategy is the most likely for the leaders, with the soft tires expected to last between 15 and 18 laps, while the medium tires should last from 20 to 22 laps. 
On 23/06, 19:51
On the evening of the qualifications for the 2012 European Grand Prix, technical or sporting managers reflect on the performances of their respective teams, starting with Red Bull, which will once again start from pole position thanks to Sebastian Vettel, who joins Alain Prost and Jim Clark in the record of polemen. 
On 23/06, 19:46
Lewis Hamilton did not expect to be so well placed on the starting grid of the European Grand Prix, so the McLaren driver is delighted to have qualified on the front row. Jenson Button, on the other hand, saw the behavior of his car change in Q3 and consequently he was unable to complete a good lap. 
On 23/06, 16:46
After withdrawing from qualifying due to stomach pains, Timo Glock will still be able to participate in the race, provided his health allows it. It should be noted that the Marussia team will not be able to replace its driver if the German withdraws. 
On 23/06, 16:43
David Campbell did not stay long in the position of marketing director for F1. Nevertheless, this period was very profitable for him as he acquired 0.1% of F1, a stake currently valued at nearly ten million dollars. 
On 23/06, 16:36
While Canada had reignited the hopes of the tifosi, this Saturday brought the entire Scuderia back to Earth. Both drivers were trapped by an extremely tight Q2, where conceding more than two-tenths meant not advancing. However, Ferrari hopes to take advantage in the race with two sets of Soft tires saved on each car. 
On 23/06, 16:16
Mixed fortunes for Red Bull drivers, as Sebastian Vettel clinches pole position, while the qualifying session was a nightmare for Mark Webber. The Australian driver was eliminated in Q1, posting the 19th fastest time. He had a hydraulic problem with his DRS, and without DRS, it was impossible for him to fight for a better position. 
On 23/06, 16:10
Mixed qualifications for the men of Grove. While Pastor Maldonado confirms his good form in the practice of the fast lap and will start in third position for the race, Bruno Senna comes out disappointed from his qualifications as he regrets not being able to piece together his best sectors. 
On 23/06, 15:45
For once, Romain Grosjean outpaces Kimi Räikkönen in qualifying and confirms that pole position was beyond his reach. The Frenchman will therefore occupy the 4th place on the starting grid, while Kimi Räikkönen is content with his fifth place, even though he believes a better result was possible. 
On 23/06, 15:40
The Mercedes drivers were unable to confirm the hopes placed on them during qualifying; Nico Rosberg couldn't improve his provisional best time as he was caught in traffic. As for Michael Schumacher, he took full responsibility for his failure in Q2, admitting he had been too conservative. 
On 23/06, 15:31
Caterham, already the best team among the new entrants in F1 in 2010, continues to progress in the World Championship hierarchy. While Vitaly Petrov remains confined to Q1, Heikki Kovalainen has had the luxury of beating a Toro Rosso in every session he participated in. 
On 23/06, 15:24
Timo Glock did not participate in the qualifying session this afternoon, and the German driver's participation in tomorrow's Grand Prix is still uncertain. Charles Pic, on the other hand, expressed disappointment with his qualifying performance, but due to Timo Glock's health issues, all the preparation work could not be completed. 
On 23/06, 15:02
The Sahara Force India team is delighted after the qualifying as they successfully placed both their cars in the top 10. The Indian team was hoping for a little better, but the goal is to score good points tomorrow with both cars. 
On 23/06, 14:56
On a circuit where they expected to struggle, the HRT drivers are pleased to be ahead of their rivals from Marussia. However, the Spanish team knows they will have to keep an eye on the brakes of the F112 as, like in Montreal, the Valencia circuit is very demanding in this area and temperatures are expected to be scorching for the race. 
On 23/06, 14:48
The Sauber team hoped to place both of its cars in Q3; while Kamui Kobayashi succeeded, Sergio Pérez did not as he struggled in qualifying. However, the Mexican driver remains confident about his chances of moving up during the race tomorrow. 
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