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.