Day 1 at the German GP was a memorable one. Saturday would feature the Saturday Practice and the Qualifying Sessions for F1. Teams would try to get some more clarity about their race pace and more importantly run "Qualifying Simulations" in the Practice.

Enroute to the Circuit ( A different route this time ) :

I started early in the morning but couldn't make it in time for the Team Pit-Stop Practice. The Saturday Practice was pretty early in the morning to give the teams ample time to prepare cars for Qualifying.

Some shots from the Saturday Practice :

The Lotus F1 team going about their job :

Sebastien Vettel was the Fastest in the session, Kimi 6th and Romain 8th Fastest

The Top Bosses from Auden McKenzie shared the table and we were soon joined by the 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill. A healthy discussion was followed by lunch. Meeting the legend all over again was a great feeling  :

Lunch, forgot to click the Main Course in the excitement of meeting someone special ;)

The Lunch also overlaps the 2nd Pit Lane Walk timings. We all rushed to the pitlane to prepare for the arrival of the one and only ICEMAN KIMI RAIKKONEN!!

A quick Meet and Greet event. I was also able to give Kimi the gift I had made for him.

THE ICEMAN COMETH :

Jean-Eric Vergne's Car being wheeled back to the garage post FIA Checks

The Main Grandstand here is a lot closer than other tracks. Helps the Fans to be closer to the action!

It was time for the Qualifying to start! The Session that would decide the Race Grid.

Shots from Q1 :

Lotus F1 Team in Q1 :

Felipe Massa surprised everyone with the Fastest time. Kimi was 2nd and Romain 9th Fastest

Q2 began a few minutes later. The 2nd elimination would separate the Top 10 for the Final shootout in Q3.

Some Shots from Q2 :

Lotus F1 Team in their quest to make it to Q3 :

Felipe Massa was the Fastest again. Kimi was 2nd and Romain 4th Fastest.

Q3 was the final shootout for the Final 10 drivers. I was taken down to the Garage to be with the Team for Q3. However I was able to capture some stills.

The Final 10 minutes was a game of strategy. Everyone wanted to have their final stint as late as possible.

Q3 ended with Lewis Hamilton on top. Kimi made an error in the First sector that denied him a front row start. Kimi was 4th and Romain qualified 5th.

Both had strong qualifying positions and the signs looked good for the race.

We Returned upstairs and were soon informed that Sebastien Vettel was coming to the Red Bull Hospitality Area. I couldn't get too close but managed to capture some canny shots :

Eric Boullier and Alan Permane looking relaxed after the session. So Happy to see both Cheerful!

The New Wheels of the Lotus F1 Team :

It was a memorable Saturday and it was time to return in the evening. The Roads are very scenic. You have to love the Autobahns.

A Big Thank You to the Lotus F1 Team for all the Hospitality shown and a special thanks to Oliver Anderson too for all the help.

The Events that unfolded on Sunday shall be updated soon. God Bless Everyone!