The Official 2015 Monaco Grand Prix thread **SPOILERS**

[Dr Z]

angrymoby said:

brave Mercs haven't ran the supersofts in testing yet have they?

I'm coming from the tyre deg angle. Let's wait and see in the FPs if my theory holds up.

[F1GTRUeno]

Rain would certainly spice things up. Other than that you know it'll be a HAM-ROS-VET combination at the top.

[zed4]

Who’s going? My girlfriend and I will be there. First time in Monaco, although I’ve been to a few other Europe races before. I can’t wait!!

[Redlake27]

It needs rain.

Monaco was exciting when the drivers pushed for most of the race (I remember being mesmerised by Alonso and Hamilton nose to tail with such rapid directional changes around the swimming pool section in 2007) . But recently, the tyre rules mean conservation mode to make it a one stop race. The sight of Rosberg leading but slowing the pack to sub-GP2 pace in 2013 was not my idea of excitement.

[007 VXR]

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[Adrian W]

I take it the BBC aren't showing this one, looking at their website it is like it isn't happening

[ukbabz]

Adrian W said:

I take it the BBC aren't showing this one, looking at their website it is like it isn't happening

It's a sky race according to the beeb.. it's also next weekend

[Adrian W]

ukbabz said:

It's a sky race according to the beeb.. it's also next weekend

I know that, but take a look, not one mention! only some waffle about driver supposedly wanting the "fans" opinions

[scubadude]

the other me said:

Day One Timesheet
1. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1:24.374, 146 laps;
2. Marcus Ericsson, Sauber, 1:26.624, 98 laps;

This must be sickening for the other teams, although they are smiling through gritted teeth Mercedes are faster (considerably) seemingly more reliable and more economical and have two drivers who rarely make mistakes, not to mention their boss does a good impression of the Terminator...

I wonder if Mercedes gave up all development now whether Ferrari could catch them by the end of the season?

[ajprice]

This just in: A rich blonde woman in a Maserati has just driven past the harbour, followed by a rich man in a Bentley.

Its over a week away, what are you expecting? Autosport is the same today, news about customer cars and the dwarf.

[the other me]

And some ex F3000 (back of the grid) driver marrying some faded Girl Band heroine. . . . .

Edited by the other me on Friday 15th May 23:29

[Redlake27]

the other me said:

And some ex F3000 (back of the grid) driver marrying some faded Girl Band heroine. . . . .

Edited by the other me on Friday 15th May 23:29

So that's who has been teaching him to ' Scream if you want to go faster'...

[MartyG1987]

First time in a while I will be hoping it doesn't rain as I will be going

[Mr_Thyroid]

Dr Z said:

angrymoby said:

brave Mercs haven't ran the supersofts in testing yet have they?

I'm coming from the tyre deg angle. Let's wait and see in the FPs if my theory holds up.

Tyre deg is low at Monaco. Don't forget Mercedes won in 2013 with their high-deg car. And unfortunately Monaco being Monaco it massively favours the leading car, the window that allows them to pit and come out in free air will open first for them so unless something happens with a pit stop or safety car.........

[johns355]

MartyG1987 said:

First time in a while I will be hoping it doesn't rain as I will be going

Me too- fly out early Friday- can't wait!

[suffolk009]

johns355 said:

MartyG1987 said:

First time in a while I will be hoping it doesn't rain as I will be going

Me too- fly out early Friday- can't wait!

Forecast says 20% chance of rain for Sat and Sun, but 70% chance of rain on Thursday. That would ensure pretty quiet FP sessions.

[Dr Z]

Mr_Thyroid said:

Dr Z said:

angrymoby said:

brave Mercs haven't ran the supersofts in testing yet have they?

I'm coming from the tyre deg angle. Let's wait and see in the FPs if my theory holds up.

Tyre deg is low at Monaco. Don't forget Mercedes won in 2013 with their high-deg car. And unfortunately Monaco being Monaco it massively favours the leading car, the window that allows them to pit and come out in free air will open first for them so unless something happens with a pit stop or safety car.........

True for Monaco but what about the next two races? It's highly likely that we will have a safety car (because Monaco) and throw in a few random factors like rain/Maldonado/untimely pitstops due to punctures I think we could have an interesting race. Merc with the superior downforce may get pole but I don't think anybody could predict with any certainty that the winner will be Merc.

[Studio117]

Rosberg is going to snatch it again this year i think.

[Jasandjules]

Studio117 said:

Rosberg is going to snatch it again this year i think.

Perhaps, subject to any "mishaps" during quali...

[Corpulent Tosser]

After last year I don't think Rosberg will try anything 'creative' in qualifying as was alleged last year, and I think there will be a very determined Hamilton looking to get pole.

So my prediction is Hamilton for pole, or making a mistake, possibly binning it trying, I am hoping he gets pole.