F1 2021 Round 5 : Monaco GP

Joeface

Forgot this always Kicks off on a Thursday .



Schedule
SESSION
FP1 Thu, 20 May 10:30

FP2 Thu, 20 May 14:00

FP3 Sat, 22 May 11:00

QU Sat, 22 May 14:00

Race Sun, 23 May 14:00

Frank Bullitt

Praying for a wild race or a non Merc winner at least.

Would like Max to win this, he is handy around here if he doesn't bin it.

Inquitus

Frank Bullitt wrote: »

Praying for a wild race or a non Merc winner at least.

Would like Max to win this, he is handy around here if he doesn't bin it.

He has a good chance to qualify on Pole and win the race, the Red Bull has been faster in qually trim than race trim the last few outings, it's probably a better package round Monaco, we'll see!

flazio

I like the helmet.
https://twitter.com/LandoNorris/status/1395061665746628613?s=19

Sure Danny Ric will have something similar.

klose

I would assume red bull are targeting this one alot, even in p2 max seems to be getting off the line fast this year and can be aggressive as seen in Spain, chances of max and Hamilton colliding going into T1?

Harika

Red Bull needs to score fully to keep their chances going. Another Hamilton win they can focus on 2022

AMKC

Frank Bullitt wrote: »

Praying for a wild race or a non Merc winner at least.

Would like Max to win this, he is handy around here if he doesn't bin it.

Me too. Go on Max. Really hope he gets pole and wins the race or if not pole then second and gets ahead of Hamilton at the start. That would be exciting. Hopefully the Red Bull is good around Monoco.

Frank Bullitt

dball

Jordan 199

Frank Bullitt wrote: »

I really really like that.

Joeface

Map with a little more detail .

Corners 13,14 seem wrong speed wise ,

BrentMused

I get tired after a few laps of this track on F1 2020 so I can only imagine what it must be like for the drivers! :pac:

Jordan 199

It will be Williams 750th Grand Prix this weekend.

BrentMused

In the least surprising news ever, Mazepin has had a graze with the wall already :pac:

Doesn't appear to be much, if any, real damage on the Haas.

Ferrari's going well so far although Leclerc did have gearbox trouble very early on. It must be awesome driving past your apartment on each lap like Charles does

Alonso into the barrier and looks like a bit of damage to the front.

Joeface

That was interesting enough .

Ferrari Look good with Sainz all on Medium tire and Matching The RedBull & Mercedes
I would prefer an outsider like Sainz getting a pole . he looks good enough to get it , but its very Early days.
Perez , Gasly & Yuki are on softs , Merecdes times are on Hard everyone else in the top 10 is on Mediums .

SureYWouldntYa

Its only P1 but great to see Perez doing well, with Monaco you really need to commit and have confidence in the car

If it's Perez P1 and Max P2 in Quali, I wonder how soon they'll make the call to switch them around

RunningFlyer

I'd say it's going to be chaotic on Sunday.

Between all the rookies, the battle at the front, plus the fact its probably the trickiest circuit they've raced on in about 1.5years (for errors/overtakes etc) I think we could be in for a fair few safety cars, and therefore a fairly unexciting 'race'.

Hoping for some variety at top of Qualifying so nice to see Perez, Sainz & Gasly up there after P1 - hopefully they can carry it through to Saturday.

On a positive note, at least track limits shouldn't be an issue this week!

Charlie-Bravo

Unless Mazespin takes himself out in the first few laps, it won't be long before he's getting lapped and holding up the front runners. I'd agree, it's going to be a chaotic race, and likely a messy Qualifying Q1.

Burkie1203

RunningFlyer wrote: »

On a positive note, at least track limits shouldn't be an issue this week!

Chicane and swimming pool might be

El_Duderino 09

Charlie-Bravo wrote: »

Unless Mazespin takes himself out in the first few laps, it won't be long before he's getting lapped and holding up the front runners. I'd agree, it's going to be a chaotic race, and likely a messy Qualifying Q1.

Mazepin was ahead of Schumacher and Russell in FP1. Pretty respectable result.

McLaren looks rotten on most of the track. Saw one angle it looked good, the rest it's like the 07 Renault.

BrentMused

Poor Ted didn't know what to say there when Toto said they're turning their attention to 2022 in terms of upgrades - he was completely lost for words :pac:

Harika

Mazespin inspired Schumacher

klose

Looks like ferrari have good pace here, hopeuflly continues into Saturday

El_Duderino 09

klose wrote: »

Looks like ferrari have good pace here, hopeuflly continues into Saturday

I doubt anyone was expecting that. Probably just did their qualifying runs in FP2 to catch a few headlines. Monaco is a good place to catch a headline.

Joeface

F*K Ferrari for giving us this much hope .

That is just too damn good a starting grid . .......if only and on any Track.

Jordan 199

AMKC

RunningFlyer wrote: »

I'd say it's going to be chaotic on Sunday.

Between all the rookies, the battle at the front, plus the fact its probably the trickiest circuit they've raced on in about 1.5years (for errors/overtakes etc) I think we could be in for a fair few safety cars, and therefore a fairly unexciting 'race'.

Hoping for some variety at top of Qualifying so nice to see Perez, Sainz & Gasly up there after P1 - hopefully they can carry it through to Saturday.

On a positive note, at least track limits shouldn't be an issue this week!

Between all the rookies, the battle at the front, plus the fact its probably the trickiest circuit they've raced on in about 1.5years (for errors/overtakes etc) I think we could be in for a fair few safety cars, and therefore a fairly unexciting 'race'.
I take it your either been sarcastic or you meant exciting race unless that is that you prefer a road train.

Frank Bullitt

Ferrari with a nice surprise for us all! The qualy will be pretty close I would say, then the strategy for the race could be a bit of a wait and see about it.

Inquitus

Frank Bullitt wrote: »

Ferrari with a nice surprise for us all! The qualy will be pretty close I would say, then the strategy for the race could be a bit of a wait and see about it.

I don't reckon we'll get a Ferrari anywhere better than the 2nd row at absolute best, flattering to deceive!

McFly85

Really looking forward to today, be interesting to see in Ferrari can keep their pace! Is it too much to ask for a Charles and Max front row tomorrow?

Itssoeasy

I agree that Monaco can be a boring race because of how narrow it is, but Monaco is like a British open golf course in that you need to be on the money and any mistake will more than likely mean putting it in the wall. There’s very little margin for error.

ednwireland

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I agree that Monaco can be a boring race because of how narrow it is, but Monaco is like a British open gold course in that you need to be on the money and any mistake will more than likely mean putting it in the wall. There’s very little margin for error.

hows mazepin:D

flazio

ednwireland wrote: »

hows mazepin:D

Faster than his team mate with 59 laps of the track completed over the two practice sessions.

Joeface

Mazepin at the moment would be out of Q1 one into Q2 (aware its FP3 ), Don't like the guy but as one the rookies not half bad.

Red flag from Latifi

ctrl-alt-delete

flazio wrote: »

Faster than his team mate with 59 laps of the track completed over the two practice sessions.

It is his perfect track, not a whole load of places to spin off :pac:

Latifi turning too early in the final practice and bins it.

Great to hear Rosberg on commentary, always enjoy his input.

Joeface

Mick Schumacher , Red flag at the end of FP3 . looks like a big impact

ctrl-alt-delete

Joeface wrote: »

Mick Schumacher , Red flag at the end of FP3 . looks like a big impact

Doubt that will be ready for qualifying.

Joeface

yeah probably not , Latifi has a bit more time for his to be fixed but could be down 2 cars for Q1 , mild help with traffic.
unfortunate for Rookies at this track

cadaliac

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

It is his perfect track, not a whole load of places to spin off :pac:

Latifi turning too early in the final practice and bins it.

Great to hear Rosberg on commentary, always enjoy his input.

As always, any former F1 driver (or ex-champion) views are slightly different and give great exposure to the thoughts of drivers and not us mere mortals.

El_Duderino 09

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

Doubt that will be ready for qualifying.

Jaas and Williams rushing to rebuild the cars before quali. If they don't get the cars build in time, latifi and Schumacher will start the race past and second last...

El_Duderino 09

Haas confirm Schumacher won't be able to take part in quali. Car won't be ready in time.

Inquitus

Joeface wrote: »

yeah probably not , Latifi has a bit more time for his to be fixed but could be down 2 cars for Q1 , mild help with traffic.
unfortunate for Rookies at this track

40 minutes to go, what do we reckon the front 2 rows will be?

I reckon the front 4 will be made up of Max, Lewis, Charles and Carlos, in what order I have no idea, lets see!

Deub

Love this

https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/1395762231573458951

Itssoeasy

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

It is his perfect track, not a whole load of places to spin off :pac:

Latifi turning too early in the final practice and bins it.

Great to hear Rosberg on commentary, always enjoy his input.

Yeah for mazepin Monaco is like bowling with those inflatable cushions to stop the ball going into the gutters when kids go bowling.

Burkie1203

Bottas car half assembled only ATM

Zookey123

Really looking forward to quali here! Its all to play for today my moneys on Max but wouldn't be surprised if Lewis pulls it off as usual.

Inquitus

2019 Qualifying was the fastest ever lap around Monaco, with Hamilton putting in a 1:10.166, which is well over 1 second faster than the fastest lap we have seen so far this weekend!

Hijpo

Zookey123 wrote: »

Really looking forward to quali here! Its all to play for today my moneys on Max but wouldn't be surprised if Lewis pulls it off as usual.

Is there a chance of rain?
Clouds look ominous on the hill

Itssoeasy

Oh it’s great to see people in the stands.

Zookey123

Hijpo wrote: »

Is there a chance of rain?
Clouds look ominous on the hill

Haven't heard anything but would defo add even more spice to proceedings!