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[Peter Ian Staker]

Never gets old

YouTube gave me a Cornetto advert. It knows.

 

[Mastah]

What on earth are they doing in Turn 1?

John Dabkowski‏ @JohnDab

@thebuxtonblog weird repair job going on at turn one right now??

 

[Xando]

What on earth are they doing in Turn 1?

Kinda looks like they want to move the kerbs...?

 

[Lach]

That would be way to far to the left. Too me it looks like asphalt repair (crack?)

 

[brotkasten]

I really hope Vettel can get past Kimi at the start and only Vettel. Kimi needs to close the door hard on Bottas. They can't throw another 1-2 finish away, like the did in Sochi.

 

[Zaru]

I really hope Vettel can get past Kimi at the start and only Vettel. Kimi needs to close the door hard on Bottas. They can't throw another 1-2 finish away, like the did in Sochi.

On pace and track position, Ferrari should have this in the bag, considering that they seem to have improved their starts.
But that's not how it works. A safety car here (almost guaranteed), a mistake or technical defect there, maybe just a crazy backmarker refusing to get lapped safely... a lot can happen.

 

[RSP]

I'm so scared Max will be too eager and run into Seb or Bottas at the first corner -________-

 

[DrM]

That would be way to far to the left. Too me it looks like asphalt repair (crack?)

Yep, that looks like a long crack in a asphalt and they will grind it out and fill it with a fresh asphalt.

 

[Chris R]

WTF Lewis???

Does he still have his set of softs that he can jump into on lap 2 to get out of traffic and never need to pit the rest of the race?

 

[PdotMichael]

Massa, Ocon, Stroll, Palmer are behind Hamilton.

A not optimal start can end badly for him.

 

[Xando]

https://twitter.com/jameypricephoto/status/868492814316916737

What a picture

 

[Zeknurn]

Honda admits the current MGU-H design on its Formula 1 engine is only strong enough to last two races, after suffering more "unacceptable" reliability problems at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Where's Wax?

 

[scorcher59]

Honda admits the current MGU-H design on its Formula 1 engine is only strong enough to last two races, after suffering more "unacceptable" reliability problems at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Where's Wax?

dead.gif

 

[Zaru]

WTF Lewis???

Does he still have his set of softs that he can jump into on lap 2 to get out of traffic and never need to pit the rest of the race?

Softs?
Everyone expects the Ultras to last the entire race. The question is when the optimal time for getting rid of the mandatory slower tyre is. That means gambling, especially regarding the safety car.

What a picture

Damn that's good

 

[ramparter]

I really hope Vettel can get past Kimi at the start and only Vettel. Kimi needs to close the door hard on Bottas. They can't throw another 1-2 finish away, like the did in Sochi.

Actually I want Bottas between the Ferraris so they don't team order Kimi.

 

[ramparter]

Honda admits the current MGU-H design on its Formula 1 engine is only strong enough to last two races, after suffering more "unacceptable" reliability problems at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Where's Wax?

Fake news, I'm sure they were quoted out of context.

 

[PdotMichael]

Honda admits the current MGU-H design on its Formula 1 engine is only strong enough to last two races, after suffering more "unacceptable" reliability problems at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Where's Wax?

Idiot is still banned.

 

[ElTorro]

Honda admits the current MGU-H design on its Formula 1 engine is only strong enough to last two races, after suffering more "unacceptable" reliability problems at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Where's Wax?

Shooting exclusive footage of the Peter P rocket ship.

 

[Zaru]

Someone noticed that the last time Lewis qualified P13 was also the last time Kimi got pole.

#UNLUCKYFORSOME

 

[Theorry]

 

[DBT85]

Nice photo!

Crazy to see Lewis that far down the order, Just hope he can get through the first lap carnage and then make something happen.Won;t happen unless he can get grip though.

Great to see Kimi on pole just to mix things up a bit more too.]

EDIt: also, the lack of gifs from quali in this thread is alarming.

 

[Mastah]

That would be way to far to the left. Too me it looks like asphalt repair (crack?)

Yeah:

Will Buxton‏ @thebuxtonblog 34s35 seconds ago

Having driven past it tonight can confirm asphalt relaid, kerb not reprofiled.

 

[FrankCanada97]

Well done Monaco!

That repair reminds me of that welding job at Baku:

There's nothing quite like the feeling of having sand in your eyes.

 

[BigAl1992]

Idiot is still banned.

What the hell did he do now?

 

[Yagami_Sama]

McLaren situation is beyond absurd. The drivers, somehow manage to go to P3, with great chances to score the first points of the team on this season, and them the engine barely can't last one race and they lost a lot of positions.

 

[djplaeskool]

I love the Monaco GP so much. The locale just absolutely makes it.

Just watching a replay of the quals and lol
RAWRGH KVYAT SMASH

 

[Ruruja]

I love the Monaco GP so much. The locale just absolutely makes it.

Even though it's usually more exciting, I don't like it raining at the Monaco GP, it ruins the whole look of it.

 

[bubaglobalj]

I understand that crash ruined Hamilton's final lap, but can someone explain to me why is off the pace by that much? What's going on here? Botas seems to be doing fine.

 

[Ark]

I understand that crash ruined Hamilton's final lap, but can someone explain to me why is off the pace by that much? What's going on here? Botas seems to be doing fine.

Mercedes subterfuge to benefit Rosberg.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Now all we need is Bottas between the Ferraris in turn one

.. I'm trying my best but I really can't be optimistic anymore ... Happy for sure, but not optimistic.. I think it's normal for a Kimi fan to wait for something wrong to happen.. otherwise it won't be normal


GOOOO KIMMIII ..

 

[brotkasten]

Now all we need is Bottas between the Ferraris in turn one

.. I'm trying my best but I really can't be optimistic anymore ... Happy for sure, but not optimistic.. I think it's normal for a Kimi fan to wait for something wrong to happen.. otherwise it won't be normal


GOOOO KIMMIII ..

Why wouldn't you want Vettel behind Kimi to hold Bottas back? It's not like Bottas was as slow as Hamilton.

 

[theignoramus]

I understand that crash ruined Hamilton's final lap, but can someone explain to me why is off the pace by that much? What's going on here? Botas seems to be doing fine.

He cant get the tyres to work with his set up. Have no idea if its related to his driving style or what. It doesnt bode well for Hungary or any street style circuit if him and the team cant sort this shit out. How the fuck do you develop a car not tailored to your lead driver's strengths?

 

[Mohonky]

I understand that crash ruined Hamilton's final lap, but can someone explain to me why is off the pace by that much? What's going on here? Botas seems to be doing fine.

Could be any number of things.

It may just be his driving style doesnt suit this particular regulation, maybe the car, maybe he's with Nicole again; he's clearly not been great so far.

 

[DBT85]

I understand that crash ruined Hamilton's final lap, but can someone explain to me why is off the pace by that much? What's going on here? Botas seems to be doing fine.

Merc are saying the car has a narrower setup window than last year so that might be part of it. They as a team are struggling to put heat into the tyres. They are supposed to be doing analysis tonight to work out what Bottas did differently.

But yeah, Nicole is in his head.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Why wouldn't you want Vettel behind Kimi to hold Bottas back? It's not like Bottas was as slow as Hamilton.

Team orders.

 

[PjotrStroganov]

Well done Monaco!

That repair reminds me of that welding job at Baku:



There's nothing quite like the feeling of having sand in your eyes.

No welders on this forum.

 

[RoKKeR]

Just saw Kimi's lap... pretty incredible. I'm here at Indy for the weekend (saw Alonso at the drivers parade today!) but will catch the race when I'm home.

Also that photo is amazing, Jamey Price is the GOAT Motorsport photographer.

 

[dubc35]

Crap, I knew I wouldn't have too much time to watch qualy so I decided to spoil the results. I did not expect this! I love Monaco but have drawn a little tired of it recently. I hope to tune in tomorrow!

Also that photo is amazing, Jamey Price is the GOAT Motorsport photographer.

Agreed!

 

[Zeknurn]

Porsche Supercup is live on Sky F1. I missed the start but apparently it was carnage.

 

[Mohonky]

I would kind of laugh if Ferrari pulled a Merc ala Barcelona 2016....so many years without winning.

 

[Psychotext]

Having a full on motorsport day. Going to be awesome.

 

[ramparter]

But yeah, Nicole is in his head.

Fucking Vettel, 5 titles already...

I would kind of laugh if Ferrari pulled a Merc ala Barcelona 2016....so many years without winning.

They will blame Max

 

[Theorry]

At what time is Indy?

 

[Zeknurn]

At what time is Indy?

In 7 hours and 45 minutes.

But the weather forecast isn't looking good.
https://weather.com/en-GB/weather/hourbyhour/l/USIN0305:1:US

 

[Theorry]

In 7 hours and 45 minutes.

But the weather forecast isn't looking good.
https://weather.com/en-GB/weather/hourbyhour/l/USIN0305:1:US

Thanks.
What will they do of it rains. Wait it out? Monday?

 

[CrayToes]

Would love to see Kimi win today. Maybe Seb to crash out too. Need dat 4 way championship battle.

 

[FuturusX]

Would love to see Kimi win today. Maybe Seb to crash out too. Need dat 4 way championship battle.

Kimi or Danny Ric would be nice.

 

[Mastah]

Thanks.
What will they do of it rains. Wait it out? Monday?

Yes and yes. If they can't run today, tomorrow it is.

Adam Cooper‏ @adamcooperF1 8m8 minutes ago

Confirmation from @McLarenF1 that @JensonButton will start from the pit lane after a set-up change in parc ferme

 

[DieH@rd]

^ Webber was right

 

[Roude Leiw]

The 24hrs of Nürburgring are in its final hours. They are streaming it on Youtube.