Grand Prix de Monaco 2012

[phil1993]

The month of May. Oh to be a racing fan in the month of May.



78 Laps of proper street racing!

Past Winners:
2011 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
2010 - Mark Webber (Red Bull)
2009 - Jenson Button (Brawn GP)
2008 - Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2007 - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)

2011 pole




Points Standings


Track Changes:
- Pit lane exit altered to improve vision, trees removed
- Bump at the chicane removed
- Barrier at the chicane moved back

Pre-race information:
- Michael Schumacher has a 5 place penalty for causing an avoidable accident at the Spanish Grand Prix

Timetable: (All times local, GMT+2)

Wednesday 23rd May

Formula One Press Conference - Press Room 15:00

Thursday 24th May

Formula Renault 3.5 Practice Session 08:30 - 09:15
Formula One Practice 1 10:00 - 11:30
GP2 Practice Session 12:00 - 12:30
Formula One Practice 2 14:00 - 15:30
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Practice Session 15:55 - 16:30
Formula One Press Conference - Press Room 16:00 - 17:00
GP2 Qualifying Session 16:55 - 17:30
GP3 Practice Session (40 Mins) 18:15 - 18:55

Friday 25th May

GP3 Qualifying Session 07:40 - 08:15
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Qualifying Session 09:00 - 09:45
GP2 First Race (42 Laps or 60 Minutes) 10:30 - 11:35
GP3 First Race (18 Laps or 30 Minutes) 12:30 - 13:05

Saturday 26th May

Formula One Team Pit Stop Practice 08:00 - 08:30
Formula One Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk 08:00 - 08:30
Renault 3.5 Qualifying Session (Group A) 09:00 - 09:25
Renault 3.5 Qualifying Session (Group B) 09:30 - 09:55
Formula One Practice 3 11:00 - 12:00
Formula One Qualifying 14:00
GP2 Second Race (30 Laps or 45 Minutes) 16:10 - 17:00
GP3 Second Race (18 Laps or 30 Minutes) 17:55 - 18:30

Sunday 27th May

Formula One Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk 08:00 - 09:00
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Race (16 Laps or 30 Mins) 09:45 - 10:20
Renault 3.5 Race (25 Laps or 45 Mins) 11:10 - 12:00
Formula One Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk 12:10 - 13:15
Formula One Drivers Track Parade 12:30
Formula One Starting Grid Presentation 12:45 - 13:15
Formula One National Anthem 13:46
Formula One Race 14:00

[donald29]

Good job for Williams Spain and Monaco aren't back-to-back this year like they were before. Would have been difficult for them after the fire.

[KevC]

oo the post I was replying to has disappeared.

[reppo]

So, the most important tool for predicting Monaco's winner is thermometer. If track temperature is around 40C it should suit well to Lotus. Mercedes might be strong below 30C or something. Looks like cars could go faster but tyres do not allow it.

[phil1993]

Also, remember that it's the Indy 500 that evening as well.

[Omegablue]

Perez!

(Yes, I know, I should say Alonso, but trying to stick with the reality that the F2012 still isn't on pace.)

[reppo]

I go for Kimi - again. One day I must be right.

[MavF1]

Was never really a fan of him, but after his performance in 2010 at this very track, I have to think about Mr. Kubica. How is the guy doing? At this point I doubt he will be able come back to F1, unfortunately.

[Ferrariman60]

Kimi!!!!! Come on Lotus, get your pit strategy right for once!

[JoostLamers]

I just hope McLaren doesn't put on a show once again.

[tderias]

I actually think Lewis will finally get his win.

[alex1369]

I actually think Lewis will finally get his win.

I also think that, but something tells me Kimi will get it

[mikhailv]

Ill go for Alonso like always. Except, he is brilliant around this track, won in 06 with Rena, 07 with Mclaren; Shouldve won 2010 if he didnt crash like a prat. 2011 I think he wouldve gone for glory. So 3rd win in a 3rd team!

[Ali]

Tight and twitchy Sector 3 of Barcelona circuit should give us a picture as to who might be fast in Monaco. In the race, Lotus' were fastest through there with Grosjean first and Raikkonen second. Interesting to note that Button and Hamilton were way down the order with some 0,8s sllower than Lotus' drivers, atlhough in qualifying Hamilton was second quickest there with Maldona second. I am not sure how we should read into that.

[donald29]

Ill go for Alonso like always. Except, he is brilliant around this track, won in 06 with Rena, 07 with Mclaren; Shouldve won 2010 if he didnt crash like a prat. 2011 I think he wouldve gone for glory. So 3rd win in a 3rd team!

The end to last year's race was such a shame. Am sure he would have gone for it, tried a risky move just because of what had gone in the previous races. And you had Button behind on even fresher tyres. Damn that crash, and Petrov not getting out of his car.