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[Roki6]

As McL fan since 80's it is painfull to watch this season and be involved in F1 discussion
But everything is better than Gaming GAF right now

So go McLaren!

Btw do you think rain could help mcl or they are so bad nothing can save them?

 

[Adamm]

According to Jon Noble on Twitter, Massa's car won't be ready for qualifying, and even if it was he'd get a 5 place penalty for having a new gearbox.

Also Ferrari claim it was driver error.

Expected, the car was wrecked!

 

[DBT85]

According to Jon Noble on Twitter, Massa's car won't be ready for qualifying, and even if it was he'd get a 5 place penalty for having a new gearbox.

Also Ferrari claim it was driver error.

From the onboard shot that Tiny Wee Ant Davidson showed the right front dipped much further than the left front under braking. It looked like it collapsed but Ferrari still say it was driver error.

And a bit of rain will make Quali a bit more spicy. Hopefully just a bit, not heavy enough to postpone it.

 

[Mastah]

Sky saying its starting to rain

Shame. The best part of the weekend in Monaco is seeing drivers on absolute limit in qualifying, brushing barriers and sliding their cars in corners. If there is one track where qualifiying should be dry, it's here

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

According to Jon Noble on Twitter, Massa's car won't be ready for qualifying, and even if it was he'd get a 5 place penalty for having a new gearbox.

Also Ferrari claim it was driver error.

His article about it is a bit confusing:

Felipe Massa's Ferrari should be repaired in time for Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, but will have to take a five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change.

...

Ferrari's initial analysis of the accident suggests it was down to driver error, after Massa locked up on a bump.

There is no indication of a mechanical problem contributing to the crash.

Ferrari is working to repair the car in time for qualifying. It estimates that Massa should be able to get out for the final minutes of Q2.

A gearbox change will be necessary, though, resulting in a penalty.

Unless my brain hasn't woken up yet, what does Q2 matter if his car isn't ready for Q1?

Shame. The best part of the weekend in Monaco is seeing drivers on absolute limit in qualifying, brushing barriers and sliding their cars in corners. If there is one track where qualifiying should be dry, it's here

As far as I'm concerned, having to contend with Monaco's barriers in the wet is the absolute limit.

 

[Foshy]

His article about it is a bit confusing:

Unless my brain hasn't woken up yet, what does Q2 matter if his car isn't ready for Q1?

That's most likely a typo, lol

 

[Mastah]

As far as I'm concerned, having to contend with Monaco's barriers in the wet is the absolute limit.

Opposite for me Seeing them on absolute limit in St Devote, Massenet, Tabac or Swimming Pool chicane is something else. I prefer wet race though, lol.

 

[cmr-94]

This is gonna be an epic qualy!!

 

[Double H]

SMFH at Grosjean. He IS very quick around here and would be a serious contender for the podium, but there's no way he will finish the race. Took him out of my predictions.

He's probably going to crash in quali too.

Sadly yeah, when he stuffs up it's pretty much all or nothing.

 

[DBT85]

eugh...Smedly not wearing socks with jeans.

 

[DrM]

So, Ferrari and crashes:
- if Felipe wrecks his car is driver error
- if Fernando wrecks his car is either because of Vettel or car malfunciton

I will make predictions without Grosjean, he will crash for sure

 

[Adamm]

eugh...Smedly not wearing socks with jeans.

That monster!

 

[bobnowhere]

I suspect Ferrari are suggesting Massa hit the wall with the front left at a previous corner (Antony Nokes?), hence the accident "being" his fault.

So did anyone not put Massa as the driver to gain the most laps in the comp?

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[DrM]

I suspect Ferrari are suggesting Massa hit the wall with the front left at a previous corner (Antony Nokes?), hence the accident "being" his fault.

So did anyone not put Massa as the driver to gain the most laps in the comp?

I do not know how would a minor contact with front left in previous corner led to total control failure - even his right wheel is not moving.

He will probably screw us all with some early collision for SC period

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

I suspect Ferrari are suggesting Massa hit the wall with the front left at a previous corner (Antony Nokes?), hence the accident "being" his fault.

According to the autosport article above, Ferrari claim he lost it over a bump (which could explain why it looked like a suspension failure).

I haven't seen the footage though, so I'm just having to go by words and that.

 

[Sloane]

Raining now, guess we might see a few red flags...

 

[Adamm]

Raining now, guess we might see a few red flags...

Yep! A wet Monaco is a scary prospect

 

[Sloane]

Everyone on track, lol, good luck with that.

lol, dat engine.

 

[DBT85]

I love Q1 at Monaco. Cry moar bitches. Find a gap and make a lap, it's the same for everyone.

lol Bianchi out already.

 

[Adamm]

Bianchi already! Just stopped

 

[Lach]

Well...That escalated quickly..

 

[Dead Man]

Gah, stuck at work for qualy, tv is already in use by someone else. Boo.

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[Risk Breaker]

What a clusterfuck this is shaping up to be lol

 

[Mogwai]

Monaco + Rain = Entertainment

Going to be good

 

[Adamm]

So many yellow flags haha

 

[Shaneus]

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Ahaha, I love your avatar. Almost curious on whether you're the *actual* Hooky or not

Have to ask, who are you rooting for this weekend/year?

 

[bobnowhere]

Rosberg needs to stop sucking.

 

[Lach]

This is great....everyone will go on dry for the last 5 minutes and it will be pure chaos!

 

[Omiee]

I love Q sessions in the wet, look at that track being busy.

 

[Shaneus]

Webber and Vettel on bang-on identical times. Not that it means anything whatsoever.

 

[DBT85]

Massa deffo not getting out now.

 

[Adamm]

Grosjean!

 

[Omiee]

Massa is going to start from the back.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Watch Alonso get kicked out in Q1.


Edit: Nevermind

 

[Lach]

Van Der Garde!!!!!

 

[Sloane]

Well, that was almost fun!

 

[Adamm]

Damn, what the hell happened to di resta?

 

[Lach]

Damn, what the hell happened to di resta?

Tires were gone at the end....I think same for Guttierez...

 

[Addnan]

Caterham!

 

[cmr-94]

If it stays like this, vettel for pole

 

[Lach]

What was DiRestas reply to his engineer apologizing?

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Did he just say "oh fuck it"?

 

[Shaneus]

Webber lucky. Does he have anything to gain by not using dry tyres in that session?

 

[DBT85]

"You're joking!"

 

[Wes]

Did he just say "oh fuck it"?

"Shocking" I thought.

 

[Adamm]

No idea what di rest a said there

 

[Mr.Red]

OK, Paul, we are P17, elimination, apologize for that. That was a mess.

Di Resta - "You're joking!"

 

[Sloane]

lol Nico

Not a single crash so far though, surprising.

 

[Omiee]

mercedes is so quick.

probably going to be rosberg or hamilton for pole.

 

[Sloane]

McLaren? What.