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[Spa One]

Thought I would start this thread for those of you who are as earger as I am to see these guys punish the Monaco streets.

[TURU]

Thought I would start this thread for those of you who are as earger as I am to see these guys punish the Monaco streets.

Yeah, Monaco rocks . Lets play some guessing game to kill the time. So, the question is - How many red flags are we going to see in Thursday Free Practices .
My guess - 5.

Edited by TURU, 13 May 2010 - 06:02.

[F.M.]

I'm ready!

[SeanValen]

You know with Thur so far away from Saturday, it's easy to forget as usual practice is on Thursday.

[FarrokhBulsara]

Why is free practice in monaco always held on thursday? And I expect the McLaren's especially lewis to be a lot closer to the Bulls.

[SeanValen]

Why is free practice in monaco always held on thursday? And I expect the McLaren's especially lewis to be a lot closer to the Bulls.

Because Friday is the drivers day off for the Monaco ball which is a tradition for all the drivers to attend.

[GiaRossi]

Any potential fans of F1, I would suggest tuning into Saturday's Q1. Best spectacle of the weekend

[mark f1]

Why is free practice in monaco always held on thursday? And I expect the McLaren's especially lewis to be a lot closer to the Bulls.

Traditionally the race was held on a weekend when the Friday was a public holiday. Don't remember the name of the holiday. Anyway, the tradition of first practice being on Thursday has remained even though the race is no longer on that public holiday weekend.

Mark

[Lights]

Cunning how a venue like Monaco can still pull of these things. 260 kilometers distance instead of 300, practice on Thursday instead of Friday, no real 'podium' etc.

[BRK]

Can't wait. Monaco's always special!

[MadYarpen]

any info on the weather?

[BRK]

http://www.camvista....asinosquare.php

Webcam overlooking Casino Square. No rain..

[SeanValen]

Anyone getting live feed from bbc f1?

Right now it's not working for me.

[UprightRacer]

its not working..

[Sammyosammy]

any info on the weather?

Shouldn´t there be showers on Saturday..? if so - russian roulette..

[nainz]

Back to the porn then till the BBC sorts it's self out.

[SeanValen]

its not working..

There is a comment on the commentry page that the feed is down and their working on it ASAP.

Keep trying the link every 5 minutes,

but what a bummer hey!!!!!!!!! ROAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ELEONI LION MANSELL ROAAARRRRRRRR

[Aietes]

Shouldn´t there be showers on Saturday..? if so - russian roulette..

Anyone knows any live streams on the net for non UK citizens?

Greetings

[SeanValen]

THE FEED IS WORKING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shout and tell others in the UK.

Edited by SeanValen, 13 May 2010 - 08:15.

[Sammyosammy]

Anyone knows any live streams on the net for non UK citizens?

Greetings

Yeah but they are not allowed to be discussed here..

[Aietes]

Yeah but they are not allowed to be discussed here..

Ah ok i see. Thank you.

But i found one : D

[ayrtonio]

Does anyone have the free practice times from last year??

[Dalton007]

Button is flying right now. On track.

[Dalton007]

Button is flying right now. On track.

And now Hamilton is flying.

[F.M.]

Massa

7 tenths quicker than Alonso

[Lights]

Massa

7 tenths quicker than Alonso

Yes because that says so much.

[F.M.]

Yes because that says so much.

Gotta take the joy when you can ;)

[Massa_f1]

Gotta take the joy when you can ;)

My thought exactly. he seems hooked up this weekend anyway.

[korzeniow]

McLarens look pretty good....

Anyone has link to this greek site with live timing lap times?

[Aietes]

Massa is really fast today!

Use this:

http://www.formula1.com/live_timing/

Edited by Aietes, 13 May 2010 - 09:01.

[SeanValen]

Track getting faster.

[Aietes]

Exactly! But look at Kubica!

Vettel seem not so dominant as in the last race pacewise.

[korzeniow]

Massa is really fast today!

Use this:

http://www.formula1.com/live_timing/

Oh thanks I forgot about that

[majkel]

Vettel seem not so dominant as in the last race pacewise.

Red Bulls never impress in practice, however I believe they will not be as strong here, maybe even not the strongest.

[SeanValen]

Exactly! But look at Kubica!

Vettel seem not so dominant as in the last race pacewise.

Renault Kubica 2nd,
Track changes until the last laps of saturdays, wouldn't make too much assumptions from practice 1, practice 2 towards the end should show who's progressing towards a ideal position if Quali 1 on sat goes alright.

Redbull might not work well around here. 2 early to tell yet.

[Aietes]

Alonso first to hit 1.15

Let's see how fast they are by the end of the session.

True about the track getting faster, but its interesting to see how fast the different cars can go on the temporary track situation.

[korzeniow]

Webber doesn't look so good, I thout from Red Bull pair he will be better in Monaco. And I knew - too early

[SeanValen]

Webber doesn't look so good, I thout from Red Bull pair he will be better in Monaco. And I knew - too early

So far Webber seems uncomfortable yep, he needs to make changes for practice 2.

[BRK]

Those onboards on Massa's Ferrari were spectacular earlier on in the session.

[SeanValen]

Webber 2nd, we spoke too soon.

That's better.

[Massa_f1]

Webber 2nd, we spoke too soon.

That's better.

He has been running heavy cause hes been on the track for ages.

[korzeniow]

Are McLaren driving with F-Ducts? Because on my stream I can't notice

[SeanValen]

He has been running heavy cause hes been on the track for ages.

Renault and Kubica look promising.

[korzeniow]

Renault and Kubica look promising.

Yeah, less that 1th to the ALO

[korzeniow]

Ok, that the end, Kobayashi broken :/

[SeanValen]

A bit of action and Monaco grit.

Redbull are still fighting for pole sort of time with Alonso.
Thanks for joining us at atlas f1 forumers for practice session 1

Join us in a few hours for practice session 2.

Now for some adverts.

Edited by SeanValen, 13 May 2010 - 09:34.

[Aietes]

That was entertaining.

I guess Sauber is paying the price for hiring a rookie. But this is no surprise.

I wonder if this is the real pace of the frontrunners, if yes then Kubica is in for the podium.

[Archybald]

You know i get the feeling it could be a procession race. But i could watch them go around monaco 1 by 1 for hours before getting bored lol.

[bigticker]

Ant Davidson saying that looking after the tyres is going to be the most important factor in Sundays race. Is anybody else getting frustrated with watching drivers trying to look after the tyres instead of trying to drive quickly.

I want to see a race round monaco, not an economy run.

[Aietes]

Guess that's part of the game.

Was it not like this back in the 80's?