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  1. jgonzalesm6

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  2. nerofer

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    #52 nerofer, May 23, 2018
    That's a good question; the FW08 was designed initially for a tall and strong man, Carlos Reutemann, who left F1 after the second 1982 race; but Carlos was tall and with broad shoulders, whereas Keke is shorter and has taken the kilos not exactly on his shoulders...
    Always loved that FW08; a neat and simple, small car, reflecting the clear thoughts and no-nonsense approach of its designer Patrick Head; and an effcient tool, because it did the job. Even if 1982 was an abnormal season in many respects.
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    #54 trumpet77, May 23, 2018
    Interesting info in this thread, thanks for all the charts...seeing Ricciardo on his 2nd of all components while Max is still on his first just makes you wonder how lady luck will play out this season, as well as other teams with good luck on one side of the garage and not-so-good luck on the other. Sauber still solidly on their first set of components too!

    I liked the diagram of the circuit that shows the safety car lines, since usually on TV the commentators will mention that drivers can't go until the first safety car line, but they never seem to tell us where it is. Is it always right at pit entry?
     
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    #56 jgonzalesm6, May 23, 2018
    FIA Stewards: Nish Shetty, Jose Abed and Danny Sullivan (Driver Representative) for Monaco GP.
     
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    #58 furoni, May 23, 2018
    It's funny how you look at Lancelot and the guy exudes confidence, , looking all mighty in his walk....Charles looks like a shy boy, even phisicaly...(he kinda reminds me of Gilles in that way)....then you put them in a car and the second will run rings around the first!!
     
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    #59 nerofer, May 23, 2018
    And lest someone forgets...
    In Monaco, Free Practice 1 and 2 are on Thursday, not on Friday.
    No F1 practice on Fridays.
    So be ready tomorrow, guys...
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    #60 jgonzalesm6, May 23, 2018
    Ferrari to experiment with old suspension in Monaco

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    Ferrari will test with its old suspension in the Monaco Grand Prix, amid growing hints that a new development avenue it trialled in Spain cost it performance.



    The Maranello-based team has worked extensively since the last race in Barcelona to try to get to the bottom of why Sebastian Vettel was unable to match the pace of the Mercedes.

    What was especially concerning was that the team suffered much higher levels of tyre degradation in Spain than it had encountered in pre-season testing.

    One suggestion that has emerged has been that changes it made to its rear suspension for the Spanish Grand Prix may have had a knock-on effect in hurting its tyre management.

    A new suspension upright had a much more aggressive transition – allowing a wider and flatter surface – which was designed to help improve the aerodynamics of the car in that area.

    However, while being better for downforce, it may also have contributed to the tyres overheating more, which triggered the degradation issues.

    Speaking ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, Vettel said that the team had focused a lot of effort in the Barcelona test last week to understand more about what had gone wrong.


    The result appears to be that there are doubts over the new rear suspension, which is why Vettel's car was fitted with the old version ahead of opening practice in Monaco.

    It is unclear at this stage, however, whether he will commit to this version for the remainder of the weekend or will switch back to the newer specification for qualifying and the race.

    "I think it is fair to summarise that Barcelona was not a strong race for us," said Vettel. "Saturday was actually pretty good, but Sunday we fell a little bit behind.

    "So it was good we had the opportunity on Tuesday/Wednesday to get into the race situation again to understand a bit better with time and laps.

    "There are a couple of ideas we have and things we believe that may have caused a weak race or weak pace during the race.

    "But for here it is not that relevant because it is a completely different track. But going forward, time will tell whether we found a good direction."


    https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-to-experiment-with-old-suspension-in-monaco-1040778/
     
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    #61 jgonzalesm6, May 23, 2018
    Updates for Monaco


    Force India T-wing has several levels

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    Rear diffuser of the W09 has a jagged edge....

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    and they bring the multi top side pod vortices generators (copied from Mclaren) from Spain

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    STR adds a new vent to the floor rear portion

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    and update to the T-tray

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    also adds a wing in the bargeboard area
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    W09 brake vents detail (to put more heat in the tyres under braking)
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    #62 nerofer, May 23, 2018
    And another reminder, for those who like "Grid Girls"...
    They will be back, only for the Monaco Grand Prix, so...don't miss the grid!

    Rgds
     
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    #63 Dilusha, May 23, 2018
    What's the bike Hamilton and Bottas have?:)
     
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    #64 Igor Ound, May 23, 2018
    Mv agusta brutale. Up to last year merc amg had 25% stake in the bikes brand. ;)
     
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    #65 BMW.SauberF1Team, May 23, 2018
    Looks like Sauber's test driver Tatiana Calderon is doing a track walk with the team. Will she be able to put any laps in?
     
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    #66 trumpet77, May 23, 2018
    While another Ferrari victory would be great, just maybe Monaco really is a Red Bull track, and if RIC and VER avoid each other they can do a 1-2, then Ferrari, and HAM can settle for 7th and fight with Haas this weekend!
     
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    #67 E60 M5, May 23, 2018
    Joe and Andre, thanks so much for your contributions!!

    Love the pics Joe! Andre thanks for the technical bulletins!
     
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    #68 Jeronimo GTO, May 23, 2018
    Yes, a big THANK YOU to Joe and Andre!

    Very much appreciated over here! :)
     
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    #69 Jack-the-lad, May 23, 2018
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    In your faces, Napoleon Todt and Mr. Mustache......:D
     
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    #70 Zisky, May 24, 2018
    I love that Monaco decided to go with the grid girls. Why take away a good paying job for professional models who enjoy working these events.
    I get all the reasons to stop it, but why not just let the models decide if the Job has become to exploitive.
     
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