+++ The Official Italian (Monza) Grand Prix Thread 2015 +++

[R1 Indy]

Less than two weeks to go and no thread!

My Tickets for Ascari (16) arrived today And i leave at 4am on Saturday for a nice drive down

Who else is going?


Lewis for another pole?

[Jasandjules]

Oh I think Lewis is going to Pole to Flag it..... It is not a circuit that the Mercs do badly at, nor him really....

Be interesting to see if the Williams have the pace and of course what the ponies will do to look good before the home crowd.

[HarryFlatters]

Jasandjules said:

Oh I think Lewis is going to Pole to Flag it..... It is not a circuit that the Mercs do badly at, nor him really....

Be interesting to see if the Williams have the pace and of course what the ponies will do to look good before the home crowd.

Agree that Lewis will likely win from pole, and I hope that Williams have learned from Spa and that they take some wing off the car.

[007 VXR]

Iam pack already Lewis all the way

[Europa1]

Sad to read that Mr Ecclestone is apparently saying Monza won't be on next year's calendar.

[pjac67]

A few of us going en route to Lake Garda in TVR's.

Need an extra ticket for 21E Grandstand if anyone has one spare....

[Craigyp79]

Europa1 said:

Sad to read that Mr Ecclestone is apparently saying Monza won't be on next year's calendar.

I'm hoping that it more of Bernie's squeezing the promoters for every last penny as I'd be amazed if Ferrari would let their home GP be cut....

[Vaud]

Europa1 said:

Sad to read that Mr Ecclestone is apparently saying Monza won't be on next year's calendar.

Games I think... Italy won't lose the race.

(I hope)

[Galileo]

I think everyone is wise to the Honda BS now, so despite them saying they will be challenging the Ferraris they will actually be fighting to keep the Manor behind them. IF they finish. Which I doubt.

Other than that it will be Mercs 1 & 2. Hamilton Pole to Flag win.
Williams 3&4, Ferrari 5&6. With the rest being fought over by Lotus, RedBull and ForceIndia.

[Vaud]

If they make it to the track, and have enough parts to start the race (are you listening, Pastor) then they could be pretty good., top 6?

[threespires]

Vettel to win in the rain

[P924]

I'll be there, think I'm going to leave Friday morning to drive up there.

[R1 Indy]

Looks like it's going to be a tad wet for at least practice and quali!

Edited by R1 Indy on Tuesday 1st September 06:28

[jodypress]

oh well, was gloriously sunny at Silverstone. Typical, was hoping to wear shorts and flip flops to Monza. Looks like I'll have to pack my brolly and rain coat.

[007 VXR]

R1 Indy said:

Looks like it's going to be a tad wet for at least practice and quali!

Edited by R1 Indy on Tuesday 1st September 06:28

Balls!! Coat and umbrella now packed

[R1 Indy]

007 VXR said:

Balls!! Coat and umbrella now packed

Too late for me, only packed shorts and T shirts!

Been glorious weather in France!

Will see what things are like when I arrive in Italy tomorrow.

[007 VXR]

R1 Indy said:

007 VXR said:

Balls!! Coat and umbrella now packed

Too late for me, only packed shorts and T shirts!

Been glorious weather in France!

Will see what things are like when I arrive in Italy tomorrow.

Still time to go shopping

[Mr_Thyroid]

1. I reckon Bernie controls the Met Office - rain is always 5 days away on a Grand Prix weekend but almost never comes.

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.

[Vaud]

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.

[suffolk009]

I suppose at least actual rain might upset the usual Merc 1,2.