2021 Race 5 - Monaco

[F1nKS]

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

Winners

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?

[Fortitude]

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.

Interesting observation, which reminds some of us, of years gone by!

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."

[Fortitude]

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

[Zico]

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.

He could have done it with far less damage like Schumacher if it was deliberate... or no damage like Rosberg.
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.

[F1nKS]

Ferrari took a risk on the gear box, and it looks like there may be an issue with the gear box.

[F1nKS]

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.

[Fortitude]

Ferrari took a risk on the gear box, and it looks like there may be an issue with the gear box.

Leclerc loses pole position as gearbox problems strike

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

[The Black Knight]

He could have done it with far less damage like Schumacher if it was deliberate... or no damage like Rosberg.
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.

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.

[Fortitude]

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

[F1nKS]

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.