2014 Monaco GP Thread

[steveaki13]

So its time for the glamour date in the F1 calender once again. Monte Carlo.

I have to be honest, although many dont enjoy the sometimes processional racing at Monaco, it has always been one of my favorite races. That said last seasons first 40 laps were some of the dullest in 20 + years that I remember. It came alive later in that race.

Generally though I love Monaco and this season with the cars appearing more unsettled and harder to drive, it could be a fun year.

Drivers Championship after 5 Rounds

1	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	100
2	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes	97
3	Fernando Alonso	Ferrari	49
4	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull	45
5	Daniel Ricciardo	Red Bull	39
6	Nico Hulkenberg	Force India	37
7	Valterri Bottas	Williams	34
8	Jenson Button	Mclaren	23
9	Kevin Magnussen	Mclaren	20
10	Sergio Perez	Force India	20
11	Kimi Raikkonen	Ferrari	17
12	Felipe Massa	Williams	12
13	Romain Grosjean	Lotus	4
14	Jean Eric Vergne	Toro Rosso	4
15	Dani Kyvat	Toro Rosso	4
16	Adrian Sutil	Sauber	0
17	Esteban Gutierrez	Sauber	0
18	Max Chilton	Marussia	0
19	Kamui Kobayashi	Caterham	0
20	Pastor Maldonado	Lotus	0
21	Jules Bianchi	Marussia	0
22	Marcus Ericcson	Caterham	0

It strikes me looking at the Championship that Alonso has done amazingly well considering I remember at least 2 races seeing Ferrari being awful. Also I notice Bianchi is having a bad season compared to Chilton. Unlike last season.

Constructors Championship after 5 Rounds

1	Mercedes	197
2	Red Bull	84
3	Ferrari	66
4	Force India	57
5	Williams	46
6	Mclaren	43
7	Toro Rosso	8
8	Lotus	4
9	Sauber	0
10	Marussia	0
11	Caterham	0

2014 Monaco GP, Monte Carlo

22nd - 25th May

78 Laps

Times are Local and (UK times). (Sorry about that )
FP1: 22nd May -10:00am -11:30am - (9:00am-10:30am)
FP2: 22nd May -14:00pm - 15:30pm - (13:00pm-14:30pm)

FP3: 24th May - 11:00am - 12:00pm - (10:00am-11:00am)
Quali:24th May - 14:00pm- (13:00pm)

Race: 25th May - 14:00pm - (13:00pm)


Previous Winners - Since 1990
1990- Senna
1991- Senna
1992- Senna
1993- Senna
1994- M. Schumacher
1995- M. Schumacher
1996- Panis
1997- M. Schumacher
1998- Hakkinen
1999- M. Schumacher
2000- Coulthard
2001- M. Schumacher
2002- Coulthard
2003- Montoya
2004- Trulli
2005- Raikkonen
2006- Alonso
2007- Alonso
2008- Hamilton
2009- Button
2010- Webber
2011- Vettel
2012- Webber
2013- Nico Rosberg


Most Wins (Multiple Winners)
Ayrton Senna - 6 wins
Michael Schumaher - 5 wins
Graham Hill - 5 wins
Alain Prost 4 wins
Stirling Moss - 3 wins
Jackie Stewart - 3 wins
Fangio - 2 wins
Trintignant -2 wins
Niki Lauda - 2 wins
Coulthard - 2 wins
Mark Webber - 2 wins
Fernando Alonso - 2 wins
Jody Scheckter - 2 wins

* So no one of the currant class is likely to challenge Senna's amazing 6 wins, but Alonso could claim his 3rd win potentially to move into the real legend status around Monaco.

Multiple Constructors Wins Including pre F1.
Mclaren - 15 wins
Ferrari - 9 wins
Lotus - 7 wins
BRM - 5 wins
Bugatti - 4 wins
Mercedes - 3 wins
Alfa Romeo -3 wins
Maserati - 3 wins
Cooper - 3 wins
Tyrell - 3 wins
Williams - 3 wins
Red Bull - 3 wins
Brabham - 2 wins
Benetton - 2 wins
Renault - 2 wins

* Wow Mclaren have had some success here, can Ferrari clam that 10th win.

I am aware some of these stats are wayward but its only an idea.

So there we go its time to discuss another likely Mercedes victory.

Hope you enjoyed the stats and enjoy the race.

[AndyL]

Yes no doubt a Mercedes will be first across the finish line - most likely an AMG SLS, given how unforgiving some of these 2014 cars appear

[rjbetty]

Nope. We won't see more than 5 retirements maybe...

[TheFamousEccles]

I'm liking the tidy formatting of the stats that you've used for this and the previous grands prix, steveaki13. I am going to go out on a limb and hedge my bets - either Alonzo or Ricciardo for the win! This statement comes with many proviso's not the least of which is all things being equal, the silver arrows will be hard to beat.

[AndyL]

Nope. We won't see more than 5 retirements maybe...

That could still mean 5 safety car periods

Seriously though I'd bet on a few more than that, maybe 6-8. There have been at least 2 reliability retirements in every race this year, and usually at least 3 people crash in Monaco. With a cars prone to power oversteer and unstable braking, more than 3 accidents seems likely I think.

[Warriwa]

I think that with the extra torque this year we will see more cars than usual in the wall. I am really looking forward to this race.

[Tazio]

[Tazio]

Pictures of preparations on Tuesday:

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/b...o-8375799.html

[Doc Austin]

.......... and usually at least 3 people crash in Monaco.

Well, Derek Daly won't be taking the start this year. That will save five or six cars on the start alone.

[andyone]

well looking at the history. true that Alonso will be somewhere up there. but the speed of the Merc's and there drivers. we might see another lockup upfront.well as it is. im a happy man heading to Monaco. this is a year of no mosery for Hamiltons Fans. now we see how good this dude is when he has a perfect Car.

Good Luck to Hamilton lets see the P1