Formula 1's return to the Nürburgring did not go according to plan on Friday, with proceedings disrupted by harsh weather conditions.

Despite the lack of action, we've put together a gallery of pictures from a rainy day at the Eifel GP.

Paddock atmosphere - Alfa Romeo Racing umbrella. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Adam Norris (GBR), father of Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW43. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Williams Racing pit garages in the wet first practice session. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - red light at the pit lane during the first practice session. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - red light at the pit lane exit during the first practice session. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team with the media. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Williams Racing rubber duck in the pits. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director in the FIA Press Conference. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Cyril Abiteboul (FRA) Renault Sport F1 Managing Director in the FIA Press Conference. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Renault F1 Team mechanic with wet Pirelli tyres. 08.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 08.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Williams Racing rubber duck in the pits. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track museum - Renault F1 Team. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track museum - Jim Clark and Michael Schumacher. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track museum. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track museum - BMW Sauber and Timo Glock overalls. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track museum - Williams Racing. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track museum - Renault F1 Team. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - medical helicopters. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Renault F1 Team - virtual fireplace in the pit garage. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Otmar Szafnauer (USA) Racing Point F1 Team Principal and CEO with Norbert Vettel (GER), father of Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing and Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere - Renault F1 Team trucks in the paddock at sunset. 09.10.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Eifel Grand Prix, Nurbugring, Germany, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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