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[Marklar]

75th Monaco Grand Prix
May 25 - 28 2017

 

 

Yes, this race is on as well this weekend,surprise, surprise. The perfect warm-up for the Indy 500 some of you would say. The ultimate race some others would say. Or simply another F1 race weekend. Fernando Alonso A certain Spanish driver is showing this race the finger skipping this one, which allows Jenson Button to experience his frustrations give his long awaited comeback! Of course the title battle between Mercedes and Ferrari will take the main stage, but Red Bull could have a better shot this weekend. And the fight for the points could be a close one. (And you are all thrilled to see Stroll on this track, don't deny it!)
 
The track

 
 
What can we expect from this weekend?
 
Kimi is a dad now......but if he wins?

 
Sadly rain looks unlikely, but if it rains, then a classic could always be in store

 
As usual the special things are more likely to happen on saturday

 
Nico Rosberg is at the track this weekend. Why not parking at Mirabeau again?


The favourites
 
Sebastian Vettel

Track record? Won in 2011. 
How? With old cheese.
Points? 104
Form? Good
Target? Win and dive.
 
Lewis Hamilton

Track record? Won in 2008 and 2016. A mixed bag.
How? Not in this weekends conditions.....
Points? 98
Form? Rising
Target? Win with a boat.
 
The Parmigiano menu
 
For the first time this year the teams were allowed to chose the cheese tyres on their own...Yeah, look what A***** chosed for his replacement. Tzzz Tzzz.
 

 
 
So, what happened last year?
After an stellar qualifying performance of Daniel Ricciardo on saturday, the sunday was affected by rain, which resulted into the first ever Monaco SC start *insert angry looking emoji here*. The race was quite exciting and delivered a few surprises, such as a Perez podium, a 5th place from Alonso (wait, who is that guy again?), a Verstappen crash and a amazing showacast of Palmers abilities (censored).
 
Championship leader, later world champion and now retiree (almost as many descriptions as nationalities) Nico Rosberg moved over during the race and finished just in 7th. His friend bitter rival team mate Lewis Hamilton eventually grab the win, thanks to a nicely executed strategy and a All-Time-classic.....


How did we got here?
 
A typical pre-Season...
 

 
A typical Friday on this forum...
 

 
A typical day in Totos office....

 
A typical McLaren day....
 

And this one, but "The one who shall not be named in this thread" is driving this week the fastest race of his live (I didnt mentioned this yet, right???)

 

Let's go!

 

[KWSN - DSM]

1984 Rain and driving mastery will never happen again - Safetycar for 72 laps or race called of.

 

[KWSN - DSM]

I voted 'All heck breaks loose' Magnusen win from 15th on the grid.

 

 

 

[jonpollak]

Cute stuff Marky Mark.

Jp

[MastaKink]

Dan wins after a string of screw ups in the pits for his rivals and Max finishes this one safely in 2nd and with a parts bill for the weekend under 6 figures.   

 

Lewis completes the podium in third.

 

Happy days.

[Viryfan]

According to Meteo France ther is no chance of rain.

[charly0418]

Can someone post best S3 times in Barcelona? Please

Edited by charly0418, 22 May 2017 - 16:06.

[SR388]

I would love for Lewis to snatch the points lead this weekend.

[Marklar]

Can someone post best S3 times in Barcelona? Please

Quali

 

 

Race

Spoiler

[anyeis]

Can someone post best S3 times in Barcelona? Please

Merc domination. Relevant? Think not

[Lights]

Is this the one with Fernando Alonso in it?

[HeadFirst]

Quali

 

 

Race

Spoiler

 

Kimi faster than Seb???? Interesting.

[Mat13]

Can't wait to see where Stroll finishes. And then the rest of the field, 50 laps later.

[f1paul]

Will they have to cut the Merc in half to get it round the corners??? 

[MasterOfCoin]

Looked like that Mclaren was taking a piss on the recovery vehicle...lol

Edited by MasterOfCoin, 22 May 2017 - 18:06.

[FullThrottleF1]

Meanwhile at Mercedes:

Edited by FullThrottleF1, 22 May 2017 - 18:08.

[f1paul]

What an awesome 3 days coming Friday-Sunday. I can't wait for it! 

 

The weather is almost definitely going to be dry by the way all weekend.

[f1paul]

Remember that practice is on Thursday, and F2 is on Friday (feature race) and the sprint race on Saturday. Formula Renault 2.0 is also at Monaco this weekend and the usual Porsche Supercup race. 

[HeadFirst]

Can't wait to see where Stroll finishes. And then the rest of the field, 50 laps later.

 

You think Sainz will pit that early?

[milestone 11]

I want a Button option. currently the poll is deadlocked on a 3 way tie, just watch me break it.

[Blackoutjulian]

Meanwhile at Mercedes:

Remember the Death Star always gets destroyed ;)

[f1paul]

I want a Ricciardo win, he deserves it after what last year. 

[spacekid]

Yay! I love Monaco.

I know every year it draws complaints, but I just love the challenge and difference of it. It's BECAUSE it's such a stupid place to try to race F1 cars around I find it so much fun. Plus it's just beautiful to look at. Every corner is iconic and the cars look amazing going round each section. The section into the tunnel then down the hill into then swimming pool section is my favourite.

I've gone for a Hamilton win after a stellar quali lap. Seb or Ricciardo to finish second.

I fear for Stroll here. If he doesn't bin it I think he could be Luca Badoer style off the pace.

[DutchQuicksilver]

The long wheelbase could hurt Mercedes here. I'm predicting a Ferrari win for Vettel. And hopefully Kimi can perform on one of his least favourite circuits.

[f1paul]

Lets play a game of how many times do we think Lance Stroll will crash?

 

My guess is 4. 

[Lights]

A more suitable thread poll would be: who will determine the race winner by causing a safety car?

• Lance Stroll
• Marcus Ericsson
• Jolyon Palmer

[SamH123]

Mercedes have said they're a bit concerned about Monaco pace and Ferrari haven't been very good at Monaco for a while and their Spain s3 was a bit ordinary.  Maybe RB have a chance and the top 6 won't be as far clear as normal

[Joseki]

I think Alonso will do really well on Sunday.

[f1paul]

I think Alonso will do really well on Sunday.

Who's dat? 

[rootten]

Renault will surprise everybody, mark my words

Hulkenberg will do something special

Edited by rootten, 22 May 2017 - 19:40.

[ANF]

Lets play a game of how many times do we think Lance Stroll will crash?
 
My guess is 4.

He's never raced at Monaco before, right? Maybe two.

[muramasa]

　

race result prediction:

1. Ham

2. Seb

3. JB

4. Max

5. Perez

6. Stoffel

7. Hulk

8. Massa

9. KMag

10. Gro

[Atreiu]

Based on Melbourne and Sochi, I have a hunch Vettel will dominate the weekend. Pole, good start, straightforward win. I know Mercedes were strong at sector 3 in Barcelona, but I still think Vettel and Ferrari will get everything right this time around.

 

I also think from now on Ferrari will be more agressive in allowing Raikkonen different strategies which have the benefit of holding the Mercedes.

[Neno]

Best chance of the season for Hulk to make a podium. RS17 is beast in qualies or atleast in Hulk's  hands

Edited by Neno, 22 May 2017 - 19:56.

[PedroDiCasttro]

Where is Button in the alternatives? I'll bet on Button winning this weekend.   

[Afterburner]

Great OP. That was awesome.

[jonpollak]

AB..We need your advice in the situation room.

Jp

[charly0418]

　

race result prediction:

1. Ham

2. Seb

3. JB

4. Max

5. Perez

6. Stoffel

7. Hulk

8. Massa

9. KMag

10. Gro

 

yo can I have some of that positive juice you're having?

[w1Y]

of his "LIVE"

Just kidding.... great op as always

I reckon seb will control the weekend tbh

Edited by w1Y, 22 May 2017 - 21:32.

[Nonesuch]

Oh Monaco...

 

Here's a little artist impression of how F1's own Prancing Horse has lately tackled this annual exercise in disappointment.

 

 

 

Who's dat? 

 

He now goes by Fuhrnahndo Aaaloohnsoo. Still has the same fancy sunglasses, though.

 

[Button4life]

I feel like there's not enough excitement in the paddock and fans for Jenson. Maldonaldo was a better option tbf so I do understand it

[spacekid]

I feel like there's not enough excitement in the paddock and fans for Jenson. Maldonaldo was a better option tbf so I do understand it

Problem is Jenson isn't excited about seeing Jenson back.

After his crappy end to last year I was hoping he could come back, McLaren could get the car hooked up and he could at least have some fun and maybe get some points. But I just don't think he's feeling it.

[TomNokoe]

Just how fast can the laptimes go?

Spain S3, Mercedes were over 1s faster than 2016, across a mere 28 seconds.

[Button4life]

Problem is Jenson isn't excited about seeing Jenson back.

After his crappy end to last year I was hoping he could come back, McLaren could get the car hooked up and he could at least have some fun and maybe get some points. But I just don't think he's feeling it.

I think he isn't excited as well. He has posted nothing about Monaco on his social media while the 1st FP is in about 4 days

[RacingGreen]

 

A more suitable thread poll would be: who will determine the race winner by causing a safety car?

• Lance Stroll
• Marcus Ericsson
• Jolyon Palmer

 

 

We could just have a competition," guess the crash location,"

My vote Jolyon and Marcus will both take each other out at Sainte Devote, (Jolyon's fault he turned left) -  while Lance will get too excited and crash at into the wall overdoing it at the Nouvelle Chicane.

[BRK]

Voted for Seb, though Hamilton or Bottas could take it.

[GoldenColt]

Quality OP.

[GoldenColt]

Dan wins after a string of screw ups in the pits for his rivals and Max finishes this one safely in 2nd and with a parts bill for the weekend under 6 figures.   

 

Lewis completes the podium in third.

 

Happy days.

 

 I could live with that.

[RPM40]

Is Fernando driving in this?

[Bristo]

Ocon is also new here. Don't know whether he raced here for other championships