From the stands: David Entrican watches the Monaco Grand Prix at Monte-Carlo

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Ever thought of going to F1’s most glamorous race as a spectator? David Entrican was at this year’s race and wrote to tell us about his experiences. Read on to find out what it’s like to spent the Grand Prix weekend in Monaco and have a look at some of David’s terrific pictures from the … Continue reading From the stands: David Entrican watches the Monaco Grand Prix at Monte-Carlo

Schumacher’s Monaco penalty will stand after Mercedes withdraw appeal

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Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against Michael Schumacher’s penalty in the Monaco Grand Prix. However they described Schumacher’s penalty as “disproportionate” and said the FIA has agreed to discuss the terms of article 40.13 under which Schumacher was punished. They added they were supportive of drivers having a role on the stewards’ panel. Damon Hill, … Continue reading Schumacher’s Monaco penalty will stand after Mercedes withdraw appeal

Monaco GP team-by-team: McLaren

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A strange oversight led to Button’s retirement early in the Monaco Grand Prix. Jenson Button Lewis Hamilton Qualifying position 8 5 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’14.637 (+0.205) 1’14.432 Race position 5 Average race lap 1’56.397 (+31.554) 1’24.843 Laps 2/78 78/78 Pit stops 0 1 Jenson Button Not on Hamilton’s pace throughout the weekend and his … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: McLaren

Monaco GP team-by-team: Renault

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Robert Kubica scored Renault’s second podium finish of the weekend having been on the pace right from the word go in Monte-Carlo. Robert Kubica Vitaly Petrov Qualifying position 2 14 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’14.549 (-1.027) 1’15.576 Race position 3 13 Average race lap 1’24.808 (-0.514) 1’25.322 Laps 78/78 73/78 Pit stops 1 2 Robert … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: Renault

Monaco GP team-by-team: Force India

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Force India got both cars in the points for the first time this year – then got a boost from the stewards when Michael Schumacher was relegated. Adrian Sutil Vitantonio Liuzzi Qualifying position 12 10 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’15.318 (+0.257) 1’15.061 Race position 8 9 Average race lap 1’24.876 (-0.004) 1’24.880 Laps 78/78 78/78 … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: Force India

Monaco GP team-by-team: Toro Rosso

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After several frustrating races Sebastien Buemi finally scored his first point of the year. Sebastien Buemi Jaime Alguersuari Qualifying position 13 17 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’15.413 (-0.763) 1’16.176 Race position 10 11 Average race lap 1’24.892 (-0.012) 1’24.904 Laps 78/78 78/78 Pit stops 1 1 Sebastien Buemi Took 12th on the grid and managed … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: Toro Rosso

Monaco GP team-by-team: Lotus

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Differing fortunes for the Lotus drivers. Kovalainen was satisifed with the car’s handling but failed to finish, while Trulli was less happy with his car and, although being counted among the classified finishers, ended the race perched on top of another car. Jarno Trulli Heikki Kovalainen Qualifying position 19 18 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’17.134 … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: Lotus

Monaco GP team-by-team: HRT

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Neither HRT was running at the finish in Monaco but Chandhok was a classified finisher despite his alarming collision with Jarno Trulli on lap 70. Karun Chandhok Bruno Senna Qualifying position 23 22 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’19.559 (+1.05) 1’18.509 Race position 14 Average race lap 1’27.051 (-0.957) 1’28.008 Laps 70/78 58/78 Pit stops 1 … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: HRT

Monaco GP team-by-team: Sauber

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Sauber retain the worst finishing race in F1 this year with another double retirement. Their drivers have just one finish each this year. Pedro de la Rosa Kamui Kobayashi Qualifying position 15 16 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’15.692 (-0.228) 1’15.920 Race position Average race lap 1’31.186 (+2.186) 1’29.000 Laps 21/78 26/78 Pit stops 0 0 … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: Sauber

Monaco GP team-by-team: Virgin

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Both Virgins failed to finish once again in Monaco. Timo Glock Lucas di Grassi Qualifying position 20 21 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’17.377 (-0.487) 1’17.864 Race position Average race lap 1’31.943 (-0.666) 1’32.609 Laps 22/78 25/78 Pit stops 0 1 Timo Glock Glock had a brief but exciting race before a broken track rod put … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: Virgin

Should slower cars let the front runners pass when racing for position? (Poll)

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Lucas di Grassi gave Fernando Alonso plenty to think about when the Ferrari driver came up to pass the Virgin driver early in the Monaco Grand Prix. But after Alonso got past di Grassi he made light work of passing Heikki Kovalainen, Timo Glock and Jarno Trulli. Did the other drivers make life too easy … Continue reading Should slower cars let the front runners pass when racing for position? (Poll)

Monaco Grand Prix fastest laps

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Rank Driver Car Fastest lap Deficit to fastest lap 1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1’15.192 2 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1’15.318 0.126 3 Robert Kubica Renault 1’15.353 0.161 4 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1’15.503 0.311 5 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1’15.580 0.388 6 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1’15.905 0.713 7 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1’15.959 0.767 8 Adrian Sutil … Continue reading Monaco Grand Prix fastest laps

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