Monaco Practice **SPOILER**

Davidson out after missing an apex and understeering into the wall. Lets hope this gives the red cars a little regroup time so they can get back out and set faster times.

Mark


edit: And now Kubica into the wall to bring out red flag number three.

 

Kimi stopped on the track with smoke coming out of the car. Sounds like a new engine and a ten spot penalty. In Monaco! His race is already over.

 

If Kimi would take all his bad luck with him to Ferrari, I would rather seeing him going elsewhere.

BTW, Ferrari somewhat dissapointing today. Monteiro doing VERY well in second practice.

 

Unfortunately I'm traveling and they don't have Speed here (b@stards!). Is Ferrari laying in the weeds or are they really struggling for pace on the super softs? MS had a decent first session time, but he's slower than FM in the second, so we can toss that result out.

Either they're not showing their hand in the practices, or they're not as quick as they assumed. I'm thinking it's the former. However we can be certain that Renault is not showing their hand either. I would assume everyone is holding back as 1:16's are relatively slow times on the Monaco circuit. It'll be interesting, but Ferrari's trend has been to show some pace in the early practice.

BTW, welcome back Carol. We missed you the last two races.

 

What he said!

 

Very sorry to hear about your troubled times. In the end love is what it is all about.


Now to something much more light hearted and utterly ridiculous:

F1 Practice in Monaco!

 

So sorry to hear about your dad. I had the same thing happen to me almost a year to the day to my dad. He fell one day and we found out he had an inoperable brain tumor. We went through almost the same exact experience, including handling all of the "aftermath" which still continues a year later (even though I have 5 brothers, responsibilities always fall on only one or two of us). My dad was my mentor and I think about him always. Knowing that he would expect me to continue striving for excellence at work and in being a husband and dad keeps me going. I think fondly of the good times and not too much of those final days.

Best wishes to you and we're glad to have you back.

Bryan

 

wow....my condolences to u carol. in this tough situation. hope ur ok now...since u started ur regular 'duties'

 

Quote:

MS:

“Obviously, we cannot be too happy with what we have seen so far, although the results can be partly explained by the fact we used just one set of tyres, unlike many of the other drivers. But I’m not trying to hide the fact that the situation is not looking that good. At the moment we are too slow and we have to study the data to find out why."

Not looking good...

 

damn... but i hope it's just down to the practice fact. i read that BS had new super-soft tyres for monaco. whats the best placed BS runner?

 

No, you forget, he is at his best when storming thru the field from starting last. I wouldn't bet on him winning, but I'd bet a top-5.

 

According to a few new stories, just a heat shield burning (?!) and melting the wiring. The motor itself should be fine.

 

merc just confirmed there'll be NO engine change for kimi.

 

That may be the case, but unfortunately, just being in the top 5 will just make his race exciting but still no closer to the title.

 

That's kinda what I was hinting at...if Ferrari is on pace, they are among the fastest in that first practice. They were sort of competitive, but both Renaults were in front of Michael.

OTOH, I can flat out guarantee you that nobody in the top 15 will be doing 1:16's for qualifying. We haven't seen Ferrari at its fastest, but it's concerning that they are just part of the crowd right now.

 

So - knockout qualy can have a new meaning after watching red flags in practice.

 

No kidding, its going to be like a free for all...I'm predicting many brushes with the walls, or each other.

Mark

 

i suppose this is by far gonna be the most exciting quali in years... can;t wait

 

Super Aguris on the track - Take cover !!!

 

Reminds of those rolling chicane cars you can get for your slot car track. The trick is to get passed them without loosing it.

I agree with Remy, this is going to get really good. And I bet even the press conference thereafter will be fun with lots of complaints and excuses.