It's like a rally. No real overtaking there either but I like watching it. I'm going to the race next year.
I sat here hte whole race thinking that Ferrari would do the idiotic thing: Pit for better tyres. Thank **** they saw some sense (or their drivers at least).
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/136343/monaco-gp-wasnt-really-racing--hamilton Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton feels the Monaco Grand Prix "wasn't really racing", with the leading cars forced to keep to a slow pace for most of the 78-lap event. The introduction of the new hypersoft compound meant tyre management was critical for the lead group in Monaco, but with track position crucial and overtaking opportunities scarce at the street circuit, all five frontrunners stuck to a one-stop strategy. Hamilton stopped as early as lap 12 and had to manage a set of ultrasofts for the remaining 66 laps. Despite repeatedly warning his team that wasn't convinced the tyres would last to the end, he finally brought the car home in third, 17 seconds behind race winner Daniel Ricciardo. "We were just cruising around from lap six, maybe," Hamilton said. "Literally cruising. So it wasn't really racing. "Daniel did a great job today, so super happy for him, but ultimately we were all turned down and just cruising around, making sure we get to the end.
The answer will be 19 no's and 1 ''I don't care'' (guess who ). They all want to win this. And to race this (well, qualify) is incredible.
This doesn’t prove your opinion as fact. Elton will say that after ANY race where he has to do what he is told and hold station to not win but to score points for the team by placing well.
Im not trying to prove a fact. I dont care what you think of my opinion either. Its a non race to me. Interesting, but the cars cannot use their power or agility given the limits. Bye LOL!
I agree with you entirely there. Maybe when they decide on new regulations, the FIA and Liberty could consider that since Monaco is the best showcase for F1, it would be better to have a formula with cars suited to all circuits, and not only the wide spaces of Silverstone , Paul Ricard or COTA. It seems that technical rule changes are decided without any consideration for street circuits, and mostly the very narrow streets of Monaco. (Wider cars, larger wings, longer wheelbases)
I don't know about silly tradition at Indy, but the beverage offered to the winner there is, as far as I understand, to celebrate the Milk Board, one of the sponsors of the 500. Drinking a glass of milk is a small price to pay when you win that prestigious race, don't you think?
Don't dismiss it, it's a different race, where off-course excursions are instantly punished, and tyre management a black art. I suspect it's very daunting and nerve-wracking to race in the confines of the circuit, so I admire anyone who can stay out of trouble and obviously winning there is something very special. Monaco tends to crown worthy champions. Since the 60s, I always enjoy watching the Monaco GP.
Article fails to mention Bottas on Softs. Ham should blame his team for forcing the front runners, including himself, into a 1-stop strategy. Did Bottas need to nurse his tires? If not then in the end it comes back to lack of passing opportunities for drivers in comparable cars.
It is the rules that screw up the race. Limited engines and transmissions, mandatory use of multiple tire compounds. Reminds me of the days when it was a fuel mileage contest and cars had to slow down to finish the race. Lewis was right when he said there was a lot of just cruising. At the same time, mid-field there was more action.
On Cox, F1 is after Indy. So....I watched F1 on the spanish channel. I don't speak Spanish. I don't think I miss anything not seeing the English version.
