+++ The Official Italian (Monza) Grand Prix Thread 2015 +++
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Well I can confirm it is currently raining by lake Garda (an hour from Monza). So I think there is a good chance the weather may be right and a wet weekend ![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
Actually latest weather is showing wet practice and quali, and dry Sunday.
This could make things interesting with setup etc?
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Actually latest weather is showing wet practice and quali, and dry Sunday.
This could make things interesting with setup etc?
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/matt_webb/F45FA7AB-EDB7-4F47-A252-538249C25F9C.png)
Edited by R1 Indy on Wednesday 2nd September 15:37
Europa1 said:
Sad to read that Mr Ecclestone is apparently saying Monza won't be on next year's calendar.
We were passing Monza on holidays a couple of weeks back doing a 'Grand Tour' of Europe. Spent a weekend there camping right opposite the banking - in fact between the 150 and 50 metre braking boards but outside the circuit.Spent a couple of days watching biker track days/practice. Walked all around the place. Wonderful, evocative place but really looking well-worn and even tatty in places ie most of it. Really needs some money spending on it - can't see much being done before this weekend as the wouldn't be enough time.
Perhaps Bernie is trying to do the same to Monza as he did to Silverstone a few years back and forcing them to up their game
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BigBob said:
We were passing Monza on holidays a couple of weeks back doing a 'Grand Tour' of Europe. Spent a weekend there camping right opposite the banking - in fact between the 150 and 50 metre braking boards but outside the circuit.
Spent a couple of days watching biker track days/practice. Walked all around the place. Wonderful, evocative place but really looking well-worn and even tatty in places ie most of it. Really needs some money spending on it - can't see much being done before this weekend as the wouldn't be enough time.
Perhaps Bernie is trying to do the same to Monza as he did to Silverstone a few years back and forcing them to up their game![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
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I'm flying out there this afternoon, so I'll get some photos of as much of the circuit while I'm there.Spent a couple of days watching biker track days/practice. Walked all around the place. Wonderful, evocative place but really looking well-worn and even tatty in places ie most of it. Really needs some money spending on it - can't see much being done before this weekend as the wouldn't be enough time.
Perhaps Bernie is trying to do the same to Monza as he did to Silverstone a few years back and forcing them to up their game
![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
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Hopefully, as you say, this is another case of Bernie getting them to up their game like has been done at Silverstone, which is really improved since I started going in the 90's.
F1 loosing Monza would be unthinkable !.
Vaud said:
Mr_Thyroid said:
2. Monza is perhaps the worst place to have a wet race - so narrow the drivers can't see where they're going and it's all about braking and traction so a driver can't make as much of a difference compared to a more twisty track.
Monza 2008... Vettel in the wet.Mr_Thyroid said:
True - 4 time world champion, obviously a great driver, but I think his v10(limited) engine may have given him an edge compared to everyone else' v8 - and that 2008 Torro Rosso was a pretty good car by the final few races.
Fair points, but I still hold that win in high regard given his relative lack of experience and the car he had. Many variables though, agreed.BigBob said:
We were passing Monza on holidays a couple of weeks back doing a 'Grand Tour' of Europe. Spent a weekend there camping right opposite the banking - in fact between the 150 and 50 metre braking boards but outside the circuit.
Spent a couple of days watching biker track days/practice. Walked all around the place. Wonderful, evocative place but really looking well-worn and even tatty in places ie most of it. Really needs some money spending on it - can't see much being done before this weekend as the wouldn't be enough time.
Perhaps Bernie is trying to do the same to Monza as he did to Silverstone a few years back and forcing them to up their game![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
BB
The circuit itself is fantastic, but you are quite right, outside of the track is very worn out. Needs some serious work, and that was 3 years ago. Also the buying food and drink system was bloody ridiculous. Stand in a que to buy beer and food tokens, then que again for a beer, then another que for food. Wtf... I hope they have got rid of that nonsense. ( catering set up behind alta velocita)Spent a couple of days watching biker track days/practice. Walked all around the place. Wonderful, evocative place but really looking well-worn and even tatty in places ie most of it. Really needs some money spending on it - can't see much being done before this weekend as the wouldn't be enough time.
Perhaps Bernie is trying to do the same to Monza as he did to Silverstone a few years back and forcing them to up their game
![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
BB
Vaud said:
Mr_Thyroid said:
True - 4 time world champion, obviously a great driver, but I think his v10(limited) engine may have given him an edge compared to everyone else' v8 - and that 2008 Torro Rosso was a pretty good car by the final few races.
Fair points, but I still hold that win in high regard given his relative lack of experience and the car he had. Many variables though, agreed.Blaster72 said:
Lewis has a new, er, go faster blonde hairdo to help him out (not that he needs it!).
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/q1tde9xe.jpg)
I always enjoy watching Monza, hopefully a little rain here and there will liven up the one horse race this weekend.
Sadly I won't be watching live as its not on the BBC this weekend![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
I think he may have a two-tone hair do there. Will see when he finally takes his cap off. ![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/q1tde9xe.jpg)
I always enjoy watching Monza, hopefully a little rain here and there will liven up the one horse race this weekend.
Sadly I won't be watching live as its not on the BBC this weekend
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suffolk009 said:
Blaster72 said:
I think he may have a two-tone hair do there. Will see when he finally takes his cap off. Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff