Get Involvedpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
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What does the aeroscreen remind you of?
Summary
Hamilton fastest in second practice, Vettel 2nd
Vettel out after Ferrari stops on track
Final practice & qualifying from 10:00 BST on Saturday
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
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Early days but Sebastian Vettel is top of the board in P2.
The Ferrari driver has rattled off four laps and is the only man to break 1:40.00 in the session so far.
Sergio Perez and Kimi Raikkonen follow.
'A more elegant solution'published at 12:06 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner speaking on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra: “We’ve tried to come up with an elegant and safe solution that still looks in keeping with F1.
"We have given all the data to the FIA and hopefully it is perceived as a more elegant solution than the halo we saw earlier in the year. The main thing was the visibility from the driver - and the feedback was from that point of view it was fine.”
Image source, ReutersMercedes use engine tokenspublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writer"It has emerged that Ferrari are not the only engine manufacturer to spend engine tokens. The Italian team has a combustion change and now Mercedes have confirmed that they have used two of the 13 tokens they had remaining on a modification to the fuel system, which does not require the fitting of new engines."
Go! Go! Go!published at 12:02 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
FP2 begins
Dong! Dong! (That's a Russian clock striking 2pm local time).
Fernando Alonso looks primed for a run.
Kevin Magnussen is also out - taking over from Sergey Sirotkin, who had a first go in the Renault this morning.
Postpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
BBC Radio 5 live sports extraTurn your dial to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra for coverage of second practice, right now.
Or you can listen by using the Live Coverage tab on this page.
'Head protection must come in'published at 11:55 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
Tom Clarkson
BBC Radio 5 live commentator"I’ve done a bit of a vox pop around the paddock on the subject of driver head protection, following Red Bull’s test of their ‘aerodeck’ this morning. Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda said that it would fundamentally change the DNA of F1 but that it must come in - and he thinks the Red Bull solution is better than the ‘halo’ tested by Ferrari pre-season.
"Jos Verstappen said it was not what people expect of F1 but if it saves one life it has to be worth it, and David Coulthard said it was a good thing and it needs to come in."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
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Image source, .So, we've got to the point where we're watching replays of a man getting in and out of a car.
F1 really is the bees knees sometimes.
But I digress.
What I really want to know - is what does the aeroscreen remind you of?
Use #bbcf1 to send your ideas.
Lifting the lid (part two)published at 11:48 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
Image source, Getty ImagesAlthough, they don't always look great.
This Porsche reminds me of Beetlejuice - but I guess that's less to do with the roof.
Wait. My boss tells me this car is gorgeous. So, I've decided to change my mind and announce this Porsche is brilliant.
(Yes, I'm a suck up).
Image source, Rex FeaturesLifting the lid (part one)published at 11:47 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
One of the concerns about the aeroscreen is that it is a step away from a closed cockpit.
"It just ain't F1," say the traditionalists.
And that's true.
But cars can still look super awesome with a roof.
Look at this Mercedes from Le Mans.
LOOK AT IT. If you're not sobbing like a child at it's sheer beauty, then I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involved - Halo or aeroscreen?published at 11:44 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
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get involved Get Involved - Halo or aeroscreen?published at 11:39 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
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Image source, Aliexpress.comThe aeroscreen tested by Daniel Ricciardo in first practice reminded me somewhat of those old-school plastic golf visors. The variety cliched American businessman would wear with a pair of pink and green chequered trousers while hacking around a Floridian pitch and putt.
Well, I've had a look around. And I found this piece of tremendous kit - which could very well have been plonked on to the Red Bull this morning.
I think the website selling them may have used Google translate for the description, however:
"It is a good companion for your Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Outdoor Activity,Etc
Sunscreen,protect eyes,beautiful skin,green ring,where natural non-toxic
Comfortable to wear, soft and thick material, give you a fit size and feel cool
Fashion, lightweight and convenient design
Different methods measurement, the error is the normal2-3cm."
Image source, Getty ImagesHalo, halo, haloooooopublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
Image source, Getty ImagesIn the words of Beyonce.
"I can feel your halo. I can see your halo."
Has anyone dished out the Booker Prize yet? Because THAT IS POETRY.
But it is another sort of halo that has us talking today. The 'halo' safety device trialled by Kimi Raikkonen at pre-season testing looked to be the front runner when it came to potential methods of stopping debris hitting drivers.
But a new contender has come along the rails today - the aeroscreen, as seen on Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull in this morning's first practice.
P1 resultpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
Here's a reminder of the standings from P1
1. ROS
2. HAM
3. VET
4. RAI
5. MAS
6. RIC
7. BOT
8. KVY
9. PER
10. SAI
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jenson Button was 11th quickest in P1
11. BUT
12. ALO
13. SIR
14.NAS
15. VPN
16. GUT
17. GRO
18. PAL
19. ERI
20. WEH
21. HAR
22. CEL
Rocket Rosbergpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
Image source, Rex Features"Make way. Coming through."
After six successive race victories, Nico Rosberg is not resting on his laurels as he came out on top in first practice - 0.72 seconds quicker than championship rival and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Second practice will start at 12:00 BST - at which point you will be able to listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and online, right here on this page.
See you later...published at 09:43 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
I'll leave the terrifying image of anthropomorphic cars with you for the time being, while we take a break.
Read Andrew Benson's take on first practice and the aeroscreen, right here.
Back at 11:30 BST for second practice.
Be there, or be... somewhere else. See if I care (seriously, be there, or I'll get really sad).
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 09:41 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
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There's a bit of a theme emerging with your thoughts on the Aeroscreen...
Postpublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 29 April 2016
If you're perusing the bottom of the standings, you'll notice that Rio Haryanto struggled in the Manor. He only got eight laps out there.
Alfonso Celis also got a practice run in the Force India, but made little impact in his 23 laps.
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Here's the rest of the standings:
11. BUT
12. ALO
13. SIR
14.NAS
15. VPN
16. GUT
17. GRO
18. PAL
19. ERI
20. WEH
21. HAR
22. CEL
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Tom Clarkson
BBC Radio 5 live commentator"The main thing to note is that Mercedes have two more sets of the supers softs than Ferrari.
"And looking further back, Esteban Guitierrez has had a good session. He seems to be getting more comfortable in that Haas."
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