Ferrari’s Formula One driver, Felipe Massa of Brazil, speaks to a mechanic during the first free Formula One practice session. Photo: REUTERS?ALBERT GEA

McLaren Forula Onde driver, Lewis Hamilton from Britain, practices the track at the free practice session. Photo: REUTERS/GUSTAU NACARINO

McLaren Formula One Driver, Heikki Kovalainen of Finland, covers his ears against the noise of the roaring engines.

Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa takes a lap around the track. Photo: REUTERS/DANI CARDONA

Ferrari Formula One driver, Kimi Raikkonen of Finland practices for the race taking place on Sunday. Photo: REUTERS/DANI CARDONA

BMW Sauber Formula One driver, Nick Heidfeld of Germany, prepares himself ahead of Sunday’s race. Photo: REUTERS/DANI CARDONA

Lewis Hamilton sits in his car in the paddock. Photo: REUTERS/ALBERT GEA

Kimi Raikkonen shows why he’s behind the steering wheel. Photo: REUTERS/DANI CARDONA

Renault Formula One driver, Fernando Alonso of Spain, practices for Sunday’s race. Photo: REUTERS/DANI CARDONA

Heikki Kovalainen races around the track at the Catalunya reactrack. Photo: REUTERS/GUSTAU NACARINO

Renault Formula One driver, Fernando Alonso of Spain, drives during the first free practice session for the Spanish F1 Grand Prix. Photo: REUTERS/DANI CARDONA (SPAIN)

Heikki Kovalainen of Finland speaks to mechanics. Photo:REUTERS/ALBERT GEA