2009 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Vettel, Vettel
2) How many drivers will crash out and who? 2, a Force India and a Renault.
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who? Hamilton
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco? No
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco? Ferrari. Both of their cars will score points.
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco? Nothing
7) Most memorable Monaco moment? MS at Rascasse
 
1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Webber, Webber
2) How many drivers will crash out and who? 3. Nakajima, Bourdais and a Force India.
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who? Kubica
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco? Probably not
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco? BMW
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco? One of them will end up in the harbour.
7) Most memorable Monaco moment? don't have one yet
 
1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Button/Vettel
2) How many drivers will crash out and who?
The usual suspects: Piquet, Buemi, Sutil
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?
Coulthard :p
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?
No
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?
BMW. Ferrari are being too Italian this year.
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?
They'll forget to bring the cars to the circuit.
7) Most memorable Monaco moment?
That Jerry bloke and his poor parking.
 
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1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Pole:Button, Winner:VettelVettel's driving reminds me of Kimi when he was at MacLaren

2) How many drivers will crash out and who?
The safetycar will be out after 2laps

3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?
Kimi will be on the podium.

4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?
No. Not even Glock can overtake a mile long Trullitrain

5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?
Ferrari will be ahead if...

6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?
...they remember to fuel the cars and stop fucking their drivers on the radio.

7) Most memorable Monaco moment?
David Couldhard on the poduim with his Superman cape.

Monaco is a very dull circuit. I do not expect an exciting race, but It has to be said if Ferrari fucks this up, I think heads will start to roll.
 
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1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Vettel, Vettel
2) How many drivers will crash out and who?
The same old.
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?
One of the Force Indias
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?
Yes
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?
I'd love to say Ferrari, but I have a nagging feeling that BMW will beat them
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?
Surprise me.
7) Most memorable Monaco moment?
None yet
 
Wow how many of you dont have best Monaco moment? What about last year when Kimi took out Sutil or MS parking his car in qualifying? Or even years before that when the top three cars all finished together. MS being hit in the tunnel under safety car. DC a few years ago crashing in qualifying. Alonso crashing when he came out of the tunnel?

There are so many just in the last few years. Even Hamilton crashing and pitting early in the race ironically won him the race. Come on guys and gals!
 
Wow how many of you dont have best Monaco moment? What about last year when Kimi took out Sutil or MS parking his car in qualifying? Or even years before that when the top three cars all finished together. MS being hit in the tunnel under safety car. DC a few years ago crashing in qualifying. Alonso crashing when he came out of the tunnel?

There are so many just in the last few years. Even Hamilton crashing and pitting early in the race ironically won him the race. Come on guys and gals!

There is no best that's why I put many :lol:
 
1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?

Button, Barrichello

2) How many drivers will crash out and who?

4, take a wild guess who...

3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?

nah

4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?

no

5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?

Ferrari, BMW is far more hopeless this season...

6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?

Nothing. Maybe we'll see Kimi eating a Magnum again.

7) Most memorable Monaco moment?

Meh... the '94 Monaco GP was one of the first F1 races I had ever seen and I remember Schumi taking it with the Benetton. I also remember the somber mood due to the deaths of Senna and Ratzenberger in the previous race.
 
Race information

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
2) How many drivers will crash out and who?
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?
7) Most memorable Monaco moment?

1) Vettel / Webber
2) 2 Either force indias or toyotas
3) Sutil - He's earned it (cause kimi crashed into him)
4) No
5) BMW
6) Jump start or a really bad start off the line
7) Definintely Schumi in quali :p
 
1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Webber,Button
2) How many drivers will crash out and who?
20 everyone including the saftey car except Button
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?Hamilton
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?
Dunno lol
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?BMW ,Kimi will turn up drunk with two stripers from the local strip club and an ice cream.
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?
They will forget the cars or send Massa out with square wheel or say ok Kimi you can drive I dont think your to bad no wait thats the Brawn Kimi get out of their and stop being sick.
7) Most memorable Monaco moment?
For me MS at rascas I was :jawdrop: :shakefist:
 
1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Rubens, Vettel
2) How many drivers will crash out and who?
Piquet, Bourdais, Nakajima, Sutil
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?
Heidfeld or Rosberg
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?
Yes, Timo just seems to be driving better than Jano atm
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?
BMW
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?
They will forget to put Massa's car in the truck and put a can of coke in Kimi's engine or something
7) Most memorable Monaco moment?
Webbers first podium finnish for BMW (i think it was BMW)
 
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Trulli has gotten poll at Monaco before, I wouldn't put it past him to do it again.

Anyone know what time qualifying starts? EST preferably.
 
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If Brawn or McLaren win this weekend Mercedes will be equal with Honda in manufacturer wins.

1 Ferrari 210
2 Ford Cosworth 176
3 Renault 116
4 Honda 72
5 Mercedes 71

6 Climax 40
7 TAG Porsche 25
8 BMW 20
9 BRM 18
10 Alfa Romeo 12
11 Offenhauser 11
12 Maserati 11
13 Vanwall 9
14 Repco 8
15 Mugen Honda 4
16 Matra 3
17 Porsche 1
18 Weslake 1

Monaco Grand Prix - team and driver preview quotes

Jenson Button, Brawn GP
2008 Qualifying - 11th, 2008 Race - 11th

?The Monaco Grand Prix is always a very special race weekend, and as a resident of the principality, it will be my first home race of the season with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone following next month. To go to Monaco with the lead in both the drivers' and constructors' championships is fantastic but we saw in Barcelona that the performance margins at the front are extremely close. There will be a lot of competitive cars fighting it out this weekend. My usual driving style is very smooth but I will have to change that a little bit to get the best out of the car here. You have to be aggressive around Monaco and not let the barriers intimidate you whilst obviously paying them due respect. Every time you take to the track, it's a non-stop challenge which requires you to maintain absolute focus, concentration and precision. I think we will see a very exciting qualifying session on Saturday as grid position is so significant in Monaco. It's almost impossible to overtake once the race is underway so being at the front and getting a good start will be important for a successful weekend."

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn GP
2008 Qualifying - 14th, 2008 Race - 6th


"Driving a Formula One car around Monaco is a fantastic challenge. This will be my 17th Monaco Grand Prix but the weekend has lost none of its appeal and is always one of my favourite races on the calendar. Experience counts around Monaco and it's going to be a fascinating weekend with the competition so close at the front of the field. Qualifying is one of the biggest challenges of the year here and it is so important to get it right to give yourself the best chance in the race. The unique nature of Monaco presents a number of technical challenges. The streets are tight and twisty although not as bumpy as you might expect following resurfacing work in recent years. We will run with as much downforce as possible on the car and good mechanical grip and low-speed handling is crucial. And then of course there are the barriers which line the majority of the Monte Carlo streets for the race weekend. You can really feel the speed of the car when the barriers are so close but Monaco is actually one of the lowest speed circuits that we race on."

Hirohide Hamashima,

Bridgestone director of motorsport tyre development
?Finding grip will be the main challenge on the streets of Monte Carlo. This is a very interesting circuit, and one where the track is made of many different types of surface as well as there being public road markings on the track. Also notable is that F1 does not run on Friday, so the track conditions can change quite a lot between Thursday and Saturday. When there is no racing taking place, public vehicles and also people use the track. This makes it difficult for rubber to build up and the surface can become dirty again, which does not help the track surface develop well for racing. The new intermediate tyre gives more grip through having a softer compound than the old one, but driving the latest specification F1 cars in the wet will always be a challenge, no matter what tyres are used. The latest cars have less downforce so less aerodynamic grip than before, and this is true in wet or dry conditions. In the dry, less downforce is not as much of a problem as the slick tyres have more grip than the previous grooved tyres, so there is more mechanical grip to counter the loss of aerodynamic grip. In the wet, even with our new intermediate tyres, there is only slightly more grip than before. In the wet we still need the drainage channels in the tread to prevent aquaplaning, so the only grip improvement must come from new compound developments."

Jarno Trulli, Toyota
2008 Qualifying - 8th, 2008 Race - 13th

"Monaco is one of my favourite tracks in Formula One; it is so challenging and the driver can really make a difference so this suits me well. It is always special to go to Monaco because the atmosphere is different to any other race and the circuit is unique. I know it's slow in terms of average speed but when you are driving it feels really fast as the barriers are so close. This means you have to be completely concentrated otherwise a small mistake can put you in the wall. I love the challenge of Monaco and I am usually really strong there, even if sometimes I've had a bit of bad luck and not had the results I deserved. Our car has been competitive all year but you can't compare Monaco to other circuits so you can never be sure what to expect. Obviously the race in Spain was one to forget but anyway I prefer to look forwards not back so I'm ready to fight hard again this weekend. I'm hoping for a strong result."


Lewis Hamilton, McLaren
2008 Qualifying - 3rd, 2008 Race - 1st


?Monaco is my favourite circuit. The sensation you get from racing up the hill at 175mph, trying to make as straight a line as possible between the barriers while just shaving them with the walls of the tyres is unbelievable - the best sensation you could ever have in a Formula One car. There?s an expectation that Monaco will be another good circuit for our car package because the combination of low-speed corners and absence of any really fast stuff should suit MP4-24. I really hope so because it would be fantastic to have a competitive car and to be fighting at the front again.?


Coverage Times- AUSTRALIA

Weekend Schedule

Thursday Practice 1

Monaco: 10:00-11:30
Syd,Bris,Mel: 18:00-19:30
Adelaide: 17:30-19:00
Perth: 16:00-17:30

Thursday Practice 2

Monaco: 14:00-15:30
Syd,Bris,Mel: 22:00-23:30
Adelaide: 21:30-22:00
Perth: 20:00-21:30

Saturday Practice

Monaco: 11:00-12:00
Syd,Bris,Mel: 19:00-20:00
Adelaide: 18:30-19:30
Perth: 17:00-18:00

Saturday Qualifying

Monaco: 14:00
Syd,Bris,Mel: 22:00
Adelaide: 21:30
Perth: 20:00

Sunday Race

Monaco: 14:00
Syd,Bris,Mel: 22:00
Adelaide: 21:30
Perth: 20:00


Television & Internet Stream Coverage

Qualifying ONE Digital SD & HD

Syd,Bris,Melb: Sat 21:55-22:15
Adelaide: Sat 20:30-21:50
Perth: Sat 20:30-21:50

Qualifying BBC Internet Stream

Syd,Bris,Melb: Sat 21:10-23:15
Adelaide: Sat 20:40-22:45
Perth: Sat 19:10-21:15

Race TEN analog/digital

Syd,Bris,Melb: Sun 23:10-01:25
Adelaide: Sun 23:10-01:25
Perth: Sun 23:10-01:25

Race (incl. Pre-Race Show) ONE Digital SD & HD

Syd,Bris,Melb: Sun 21:00-00:00
Adelaide: Sun 20:30-23:30
Perth: Sun 19:00-22:00

Race BBC Internet Stream

Syd,Bris,Melb: Sun 21:10-00:15
Adelaide: Sun 20:40-23:45
Perth: Sun 19:10-22:15


THE TRACK

The circuit winds its way through the streets, from Ste devote, it goes uphill to Casino square, then plunges back down to Mirabeau before heading into the Loews hairpin. The tunnel that leads to the harbour-side chicane echoes with the roar of the engines. This is one track however where overtaking is virtually impossible.


Full throttle: 55%
Brake wear: Medium-Hard
Downforce level: High - 10/10
Top speed: 286 km/h
Longest stretch at full throttle: 8 sec / 510 m
Tyre compounds: Soft/Super Soft
Tyre usage: Medium
Average speed: 160


?Unpredictable is the word that sums up Monaco from a performance perspective. At Monaco literally anything can happen.?

The whole lap at Monaco is just a non-stop challenge and you have to maintain absolute focus and concentration over every single one of the 78 laps of the race. The absolute key to a really quick lap is to not let the barriers intimidate you as this is a circuit that rewards precision. Having a good qualifying session and getting the best grid position possible is so important to a successful weekend. Passing is very difficult during the race, so you need to make a good start and do your overtaking off the line where possible.

STRATEGY

Strategy at Monaco is one of those things that has to be flexible, given the likleyhood of Safety Cars, and the importance of track position and steering clear of traffic, a drivers worst enemy at the principality.


Pit Stop Schedule

1 stop Laps 44-51
2 stops 25-32, 48-55
3 stops 18-24, 34-40, 52-58



In history only 12 drivers have ever won Monaco more than once:

SENNA Ayrton 6
HILL Graham 5
SCHUMACHER Michael 5
PROST Alain 4
MOSS Stirling 3
STEWART Jackie 3
FANGIO Juan Manuel 2
TRINTIGNANT Maurice 2
LAUDA Niki 2
SCHECKTER Jody 2
COULTHARD David 2
ALONSO Fernando 2


..... and only 11 Teams have won more than once, of which McLaren are by a substantial amount the most successful:

TEAM WINS
McLaren 15
Ferrari 8
Lotus 7
BRM 5
Cooper 3
Tyrrell 3
Williams 3
Maserati 2
Brabham 2
Benetton 2
Renault 2



I think Webber and Red Bull have a real chance of winning this weekend and for some reason BMW and McLaren are always good here so dont write them off. KERS will be interesting as I dont know wether it will actually be an advantage.
 
I think KERS could well work if you're stuck behind a Brawn. If Lewis gets himself amongst the Brawns he could try a lunge up the inside at the chicane after the tunnel after having used KERS...
 
^


*nod*

pretty much the only place you can overtake anyway....

I don't think KERS cars will gain much advantage in Monaco, apart from overtaking ppl off the line.
 
1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Button
2) How many drivers will crash out and who?
A Force India or A Torro Rosso
3) Monaco can bring ?surprise? podium finishes, will we see one this year, if so, who?
Lewis Hamilton
4) Will Glock (12pts) pass Trulli (14.5pts) in the WDC standings in Monaco?
Glock will proberley just close that gap abit.
5) Ferrari and BMW both have 6pts in the Constructors championship, who will be ahead after Monaco?
Ferrari
6) What stuff up will Ferrari make in Monaco?
To Many to name! (Based on their current form)
7) Most memorable Monaco moment?
Schumacher's Parking
 
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