Massa sets the pace as Hamilton crashes out

Ahead of today`s second free practice session, the air temperature is 30 degrees C, and the track temperature is 42 degrees. It remains bright and sunny, with the wind picking up just a little.

Almost immediately, Glock gets it all wrong, making full use of the Bahrain International Circuit`s generous tarmac run-offs.

Trulli is first to post a time (37.587) but this is soon beaten by Vettel, who crosses the line at 37.155. However, Bourdais, who is constantly showing signs of improvement, takes the top spot with a 36.297.

While we saw little of the soft option tyres this morning, this afternoon most of the drivers appear to be using, certainly at this time in the session.

A beautiful slide from Alonso, who just about keeps his R28 under control. Great to watch.

Bourdais is quickest, ahead of Fisichella, Rosberg, Kovalainen, Alonso, Webber, Piquet, Vettel, Nakajima and Barrichello

4.4.2008   ▪ Formula One    ▪ Hamilton, Massa    ▪ www.pitpass.com