It is race week! No race in 2020 to compare to. But here is the 2019.
P1 - Hamilton 1:12.106
P2 - Hamilton 1:11.118
P3 - Leclerc 1:11.265
Qualifying
1. Hamilton 1:10.166
2. Bottas 1:10.252
3. Verstappen 1:10.641
4. Vettel 1:10.947
5. Gasly 1:11.047
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It is race week! No race in 2020 to compare to. But here is the 2019.
P1 - Hamilton 1:12.106
P2 - Hamilton 1:11.118
P3 - Leclerc 1:11.265
Qualifying
1. Hamilton 1:10.166
2. Bottas 1:10.252
3. Verstappen 1:10.641
4. Vettel 1:10.947
5. Gasly 1:11.047
More and more critics are raising concerns about Perez. From the various podcasts I listen to have graded him out around C-.
Lot of races left, he just has to remember he doesn't have to beat Max, just Bottas.
Perez on the pressure he feels to deliver
https://www.racefans.net/2021/05/19/...-not-red-bull/Quote:
But Perez insisted “all the pressure is coming from myself” at the team. “I really want to to deliver to the maximum potential to where the team is operating at.
“The team hasn’t put me [under] any pressure. I know what kind of job I have to do. So they don’t have to tell me what to do.”
Perez has scored a podium in Monaco previously when driving for Force India in 2016. He said achieving the same for Red Bull this weekend would be important to him.
Practice 1
1. Perez 1:12.487
2. Sainz 1:12.606
3. Verstappen 1:12648
Practice 2 - Ferrari shocks the paddock with 1/2
1. Leclerc 1:11.684
2. Sainz 1.11.796
3. Hamilton 1:12.074
:hot: I wonder if the engines are on FULL boost. :hot:Quote:
Originally Posted by F1nKS
I have heard one analysis that says that Ferrari is very good going through corners. Their weakness still lies is in the straights due to their engine weakness. So Monaco is one of the tracks that they have the potential to do well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fortitude
It would be great if they could shake things up this weekend.
Practice 3
1. Verstappen 1:11.293
2. Sainz 1:11.341
3. Lecclerc 1:11.352
Ferrari look for real. Schumacher out for qualifying after having a good session with major accident with only few minutes left in session.
I'm convinced LeClerc hit the barrier on purpose. He put way too much lock on that, drivers of this level do not make that mistake- disqualify him.
1. Leclerc 1:10.346
2. Verstappen 1:10.576
3. Bottas 1:10.601
4. Sainz 1:10.611
5. Norris
6. Gasly
7. Hamilton
8. Vettel
9. Perez
10. Giovinazzi
Well, if his gear box is damaged, he will be have a 5 spot penalty. So if he did do it on purpose, Karma might come out ahead in this.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
WinnersQuote:
Originally Posted by F1nKS
1. Leclerc or is Verstappen (watch this space)
2. Formula 1 - Leclerc, Verstappen, Bottas, Norris (Top 4 places, 4 different teams)
3. Norris - Mr. Consistency
4. Gasly - starting ahead of Hamilton. Destroying the Yuki train.
5. Vettel - getting his mojo back?
6. Giovanazzi - Has to be happy with getting in the top 10
Losers
1. Leclerc - watch this space, how bad is his car? Will he end up getting 5 space penalty?
2. Hamilton
3. Perez - this just continues to look like another RB mistake. At what point do they decide to make the move to their reserve driver.
4. Ricciardio/Alonso - It glaring difference between them and their partner drivers. Has F1 become a young man game?
Interesting observation, which reminds some of us, of years gone by!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
This was Michael Schumacher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdBJ82NV2Pw
Schumacher's Qualifying Drama at Monaco GP 2006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgCY548M2QQ
Comments on the You Tube board:
Omar O_O: "Who's here after Leclerc's "crash"?
My boi learns from the best XD"
Liquid: "Here after Lecler crash at Monaco 2021"
Miss Piggy: "I don't think Leclerc crashed on purpose, imagine the costs of getting the car repaired. But I think Schumacher "parked" on purpose. This was his last season before "retirement" and thought he'd try his luck with the officials."
Five Shocking Moments at the Monaco Grand Prix
It's the most famous race on the calendar, and it's been an almost ever-present fixture of the sport... so it's no wonder that there are so many crazy memorable moments! Here are five, to name a few...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SPtdbdaCZc
He could have done it with far less damage like Schumacher if it was deliberate... or no damage like Rosberg.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
Max did the same thing in 2018 there so it's not unheard of. I very much doubt it was intentional and I also prefer to give the benefit of the doubt.. but hey anything is possible.
Ferrari took a risk on the gear box, and it looks like there may be an issue with the gear box.
Pit lane is closed. Ferrari still sitting in garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by F1nKS
Leclerc loses pole position as gearbox problems strikeQuote:
Originally Posted by F1nKS
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has had gearbox issues in the lead up to the Monaco Grand Prix.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has faced gearbox issues prior to the start of the Monaco Grand Prix.
"No, no, no, no. The gearbox, guys," Leclerc said on the team radio.
More to follow.
https://racingnews365.com/leclerc-has-gearbox-issues
I'm convinced he did it purposefully- there's a huge difference in lock between that and previous laps. He got what he deserved in the end by not participating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zico
Verstappen starts from Monaco GP pole as Leclerc ruled out by Ferrari
https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/65...-to-make-grid/
Charles Leclerc RULED OUT of his home Grand Prix in Monaco after suffering gearbox problems - as Ferrari star surrenders pole position to give Max Verstappen crucial advantage
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...-problems.html
Charles Leclerc heartbreak as Ferrari driver retires from Monaco Grand Prix before race
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...-gearbox-issue
Charles Leclerc out of Monaco Grand Prix before start after Ferrari mechanical problems
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-b1852383.html
Pit lane is closed. Ferrari still sitting in garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by F1nKS
Good start by Max.
Bottas apparently locked up before the first corner, which may affect his tyres later.
IMHO, at this point, Lewis Hamilton seems to be saving and managing his tyres, by being around 2 seconds behind Pierre Gasly.
Could it be that Bottas is pushing Verstappen, so that his tyres don't last as well, so that Hamilton is the beneficiary?
LAP 26, Bottas has not managed his tyres well, when pushing Verstappen.
Hamilton is 15 seconds behind Verstappen. Verstappen is in first position.
Bottas out with a bad wheel nut.
Vettel leap frogs Hamilton.
Bad day at the office for Lewis Hamilton so far.
Hamilton is in seventh on lap 37.
On the radio Lewis has said;
"I don't understand this guys!"
Pathetic by mercedes. Nothing more needs to be said. Oh well. Off to Baku
Investigation by Mercedes into getting a nut off a thread!
Hamilton managed his tyres for a long stint on the tyres and then is called in early... ...questioning of that change in strategy ongoing....
On lap 46 Verstappen leading the way in 3.436 seconds on Sainz (Ferrari), is in second.
Lando Norris is in the third at 10.468 seconds.
Could it be that 'lock up' on the first corner, caused the problem with the wheel nut, which then when the pit stop occurred, meant that Bottas had to retire?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fortitude
Discussion arising on the problem with the tyres. When following closely, the tyres over heat. That means it is more difficult to over take.
Counter discussion, with regards to down force affecting the chance to overtake. This is from the radio.
Max Verstappen is looking good here in Monaco, for the win. Lap 60, with a 4.228 second lead over Carlos Sainz (Ferrari).
Sergio Perez (Red Bull) getting close to Lando Norris (McLaren).
Battle for third ongoing, in the final laps of this Grand Prix.
Perez has the grip and Norris is sliding around. 68 out of 78.
Not a single overtake in monaco. Yeesh
Looks like it will now be a 'procession' to the finish, with Verstappen (1st), Carlos Sainz (2nd), Lando Norris (3rd).
Now the confirmed result.
Monaco GP: Verstappen wins as Leclerc fails to start
https://www.insideracing.com/formula...fails-to-start
Mercedes and Hamilton lose F1 title leads as Verstappen and Red Bull revel in Monaco
https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/65...vel-in-monaco/
Race Notes - Verstappen wins in Monaco
https://www.grandprix.com/races/mona...ace-notes.html
I think there were three:Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
Vettel over Gasly
Mick of Mazepin
Mazepin over Mick
Exciting. :(
Winners
1. Verstappen - made the most of the opportunity given
2. Sainz
3. Norris
4. Red Bull - big haul of points, Perez has a very good drive.
5. Vettel - gets his first points
Losers
1. Leclerc - Monaco curse continues
2. Mercedes - total disaster for Mercedes
3. Ricciardo - gets lapped by his teammate who on the poidium
Not much excitement in the race, but the results sure changes this week narrative.
What Spanish GP was it that had only one overtake? I think it was 2002 - well this was the worst GP I've seen since that one.
The Vettel "pass" was just a pit exit situation really, one which the TV director decided to cut away with in mid skirmish to show something nonsensical.Quote:
Originally Posted by N. Jones
Even the TV production was poor this weekend. bad coverage, mistake sin graphics etc.
The other 2 don't count...on account of them being haas cars. lol