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[cmr-94]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBXWbTuNEl8

Not sure if this has been posted already.

A really interesting documentary with Gary Hartstein talking about his role as medical delegate for the Fia, and subsequent removal.

 

[Ark]

Bold predictions for this weekend:

 

[brotkasten]

Sounds about right, but I don't know if I'd put a Merc on the fastest lap.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Bold predictions for this weekend:

I've got similar I think, minus Perez and I think Hamilton will probably drop back further through the pitstops.

 

[Shaneus]

I'm not far off either. Had Kimi second, Ferrari's 5th and 7th, no McLaren's in the top 10.

 

[Big Takeover]

Bold predictions for this weekend

You've got Massa crashing out? I do that sometimes, just arbitrarily pick someone not to finish... that's probably why I'm in no man's land in points

 

[Foshy]

My predictions as of now, might switch something around after FP3.

You've got Massa crashing out? I do that sometimes, just arbitrarily pick someone not to finish... that's probably why I'm in no man's land in points

I do so too and I'm currently second in the league, so it's working out fine for me lol

 

[brotkasten]

I'm not far off either. Had Kimi second, Ferrari's 5th and 7th, no McLaren's in the top 10.

You stopped putting Webber on P1?

 

[AndyD]

My predictions as of now, might switch something around after FP3.

]I do so too and I'm currently second in the league, so it's working out fine for me lol

Hah, I also pick someone to crash out and it all worked out for me until last race, where I dropped 10 spots from 6th.

 

[Shaneus]

You stopped putting Webber on P1?

OH FUCK.

brb

 

[Adamm]

My predictions as of now, might switch something around after FP3.

I do so too and I'm currently second in the league, so it's working out fine for me lol

No Vettel? Bold move!

I really cant see Mercedes finishing that high up, things always seem to go wrong for them. Ive got Hamilton to qualify on pole (Screw you Nico!) but i'm guessing theyll fall down the grid......yes i know its monaco

 

[Foshy]

No Vettel? Bold move!

I really cant see Mercedes finishing that high up, things always seem to go wrong for them. Ive got Hamilton to qualify on pole (Screw you Nico!) but i'm guessing theyll fall down the grid......yes i know its monaco

I leave Vettel out most of the time just because I don't want him to do well. Last thing I want to do is root for him because I placed him high in my predictions.

 

[cmr-94]

I leave Vettel out most of the time just because I don't want him to do well. Last thing I want to do is root for him because I placed him high in my predictions.

Generally that's the opposite to my approach. I predict Vettel high usually so that if he does well, I may get points, but if he doesn't I'm still pleased. It's a win-win situation.

It's not often that he doesn't finish at the business end though. One of, if not, the most consistently quick drivers on the grid

 

[dubc35]

I've been terrible at this so far this year, why stop now, lol

 

[Addnan]

Webber out first corner

 

[Zeknurn]

Alonso will easily win this. He has the best car on the grid and Mercedes will qualify high but drop off.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Impressive mid air backwards twist

I give that flying rat an 8/10

 

[Fantomex]

I think the new trailer looks good for the Ron Howard movie.

http://youtu.be/-ujuL1mc9To

 

[brotkasten]

Is that how Webber apparently killed a bird?

 

[f0rk]

I think the new trailer looks good for the Ron Howard movie.

http://youtu.be/-ujuL1mc9To

lol "who is that guy Ferrari just signed I don't know him"

 

[Big Takeover]

I think the new trailer looks good for the Ron Howard movie.

http://youtu.be/-ujuL1mc9To

EDIT: NM, that's Depailler

 

[Addnan]

Alonso will easily win this. He has the best car on the grid and Mercedes will qualify high but drop off.

It's hard to drop off in Monaco though and tyres shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Zeknurn]

It's hard to drop off in Monaco though and tyres shouldn't be a problem.

Mercedes will find a way.

 

[Fantomex]

Mercedes will find a way.

 

[Foshy]

New Daft Punk promotional video from Lotus:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2gb5lxhcyI

 

[DrM]

It's hard to drop off in Monaco though and tyres shouldn't be a problem.

Also only 17 degrees Celsius predicted for Sunday

Real chance of rain for FP3 and Qualies

 

[NihonTiger90]

Bold predictions for this weekend:

That's almost exactly what I predicted.

 

[Massa]

There's no way Lewis will finish in the top 5. Overtaking is impossible in Monaco but so is driving without tires.

 

[Chris R]

Mercedes are having tire issues, no way they place in the top 5. They might get pole, but they are gone when the race starts.

 

[Big Takeover]

I'll be interested to see if Merc goes two stops and tries to create a giant train behind them, or four stops and try to minimize the deg. Maybe one of each.

 

[Chris R]

I'll be interested to see if Merc goes two stops and tries to create a giant train behind them, or four stops and try to minimize the deg. Maybe one of each.

If they try a train there will be a wreck. Alonso/Vettel/Kimi won't sit around and wait.

 

[DBT85]

Merc in interviews seem quite positive about the tyres.

As I said before, no high speed corners, no very heavy braking, slow speed circuit could all help to bring Merc back into the game as far as degradation.

If they try a train there will be a wreck. Alonso/Vettel/Kimi won't sit around and wait.

Like Alonso didn't sit and wait behind Vettel a couple of years ago?

 

[ClassyPenguin]

leader sets pace. All that matters is getting off the line the quickest.

 

[cmr-94]

If they try a train there will be a wreck. Alonso/Vettel/Kimi won't sit around and wait.

This isn't gp2. If there isn't a good opportunity to overtake, they aren't just going to risk their race on one risky move.

 

[DrM]

Raining in Monaco

 

[Hammer24]

Grand Chelem watch begins in 2 hrs.

 

[Vitten]

Mercedes are having tire issues, no way they place in the top 5. They might get pole, but they are gone when the race starts.

I predict mercs to lead until the first pitstops. Ferrari/Lotus will then be able to do a few unhindered faster laps and come out in front after their stop.

 

[Saiyar]

I predict mercs to lead until the first pitstops. Ferrari/Lotus will then be able to do a few unhindered faster laps and come out in front after their stop.

Ferrari, Lotus Red Bull will probably be want to pit one of their cars before the mercs if the Mercedes lap times drop off as badly as we have seen. It will force Mercedes to either pit earlier than they want or be undercut.

 

[DBT85]

Ferrari, Lotus Red Bull will probably be want to pit one of their cars before the mercs if the Mercedes lap times drop off as badly as we have seen. It will force Mercedes to either pit earlier than they want or be undercut.

Undercut only works if you can get some fast laps in clean air though, something much more difficult in Monaco as even getting past back markers can be difficult.

 

[Addnan]

Where are those sprinklers Bernie?

20% chance of rain in quali, dry tomorrow . Only race I ever want it to rain in.

 

[Saiyar]

Undercut only works if you can get some fast laps in clean air though, something much more difficult in Monaco as even getting past back markers can be difficult.

If the Mercedes drop off is as bad as it was in Spain that wouldn't really be a problem. If the teams have their other cars doing a long first stint then it puts Mercedes in a really bad position.

This is all assuming the qualy/race is a repeat of Spain.

 

[Addnan]

wtf, Kimi had to censor his helmet?

 

[ConstructMe]

wtf, Kimi had to censor his helmet?

Absolut bs, fuckin Bernie.

 

[Adamm]

wtf, Kimi had to censor his helmet?

What was on it? And what was censored?

 

[Addnan]

What was on it? And what was censored?

James Hunt tribute. Lettering that face the camera is not allowed apparently or has strict rules

How it is now.

 

[DrM]

This is all assuming the qualy/race is a repeat of Spain.

Monaco is not Barcelona. Circut there is well know to be tyre chewer, Monaco is not. Also temperature will be quite low, so even supersofts will last much longer.

 

[Addnan]

Lol, Grosjean crashed again.

 

[Adamm]

Massa!!! You idiot!

 

[Risgroo]

WTF Massa?

 

[cmr-94]

oh felipe