Karthikeyan acknowledges the support of the home crowd.

HRT F1 team mechanics wrap the tyre blankets away.

Lewis Hamilton goes down the pitlane in his McLaren.

Narain Karthikeyan reflects on his session in the cockpit of his HRT.

Topping up the fluids, important for car and the driver.

A Pirelli engineer inspects the soft tyres after the free practice session.

‘Mr Bean’ Rowan Atkinson attended the Indian GP as a McLaren guest.

Another day, another pole for Vettel.

Bernie Ecclestone proving to be as popular as any driver in the paddock.

Mark Webber negotiates the challenging turn 10.

Red Bull’s blown diffuser bears a distinct note.

Ferrari in unfamiliar surroundings after crashing in qualifying.

Vettel patiently takes questions from the press.

Massa signs a Brazilian flag for a fan.