RMweb Gold Hroth Posted May 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Oldddudders said: Two teams have a huge task if they are each to complete repairs after FP3 in time for Quali. But neither Haas nor Williams was going to threaten for pole. Mazepin is not among the guilty for once. Mazepin is either saving it up for qualifying or for lap 1... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2021 That was an unexpected quali........ Shades of 2006? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 22, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2021 Some unfamiliar faces in Q3, never mind pole! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I think Schumacher's approach to guaranteeing pole was slightly better than Le Clerc's...... It looked like we were denied some epic final runs which, I fear, means that's the weekends excitement is over before tomorrows procession. I hope I'm wrong. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 25 minutes ago, Gareth Collier said: I think Schumacher's approach to guaranteeing pole was slightly better than Le Clerc's...... It looked like we were denied some epic final runs which, I fear, means that's the weekends excitement is over before tomorrows procession. I hope I'm wrong. There is concern that Leclerc's gearbox suffered damage in the collision & when questioned about it, Leclerc himself feels he may have damaged it. If it needs to be replaced, he will be relegated 5 places on the grid. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, Pete the Elaner said: There is concern that Leclerc's gearbox suffered damage in the collision & when questioned about it, Leclerc himself feels he may have damaged it. If it needs to be replaced, he will be relegated 5 places on the grid. Indeed, hence why Schumacher's approach a few years back was better 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Gareth Collier said: Indeed, hence why Schumacher's approach a few years back was better That is debatable. He may not have damaged his car but the stewards judged the "mistake" unfair & made him start in the pit lane. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Lewis certainly has his work cut out tomorrow even to stay ahead in the Championship. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Lewis certainly has his work cut out tomorrow even to stay ahead in the Championship. Yes, but there is still around 3/4 of the championship left & Monaco is the worst suited to the Merc's long chassis. If there was 1 round which he expected to be particularly though, it would be this one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Andrew P said: Lewis certainly has his work cut out tomorrow even to stay ahead in the Championship. And most unusual that Bottas is getting a much better tune out of his Merc. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 4 into 1 at the first corner could take out Leclerc, Vestappen, Bottas and Sainz, Red Flag, re start with Norris on Pole and Hammy second? Andy bets? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold StuAllen Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, Andrew P said: 4 into 1 at the first corner could take out Leclerc, Vestappen, Bottas and Sainz, Red Flag, re start with Norris on Pole and Hammy second? Andy bets? My money is on Mazepin taking out the leaders while he’s ignoring blue flags 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, StuAllen said: My money is on Mazepin taking out the leaders while he’s ignoring blue flags Probably OR Crash into the barrier trying to avoid them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 Any news on Leclerc’s gearbox? Darius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, Darius43 said: Any news on Leclerc’s gearbox? Darius I read a post last night that said it was fine. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/65263/ferrari-claim-quot-no-serious-damage-quot-to-leclerc-gearbox-after-first-inspection/?fbclid=IwAR1T5tQGFf8P2HjUMnLC3lbdgm9dx1G18aH6SU9Ei8gAiEI7Lq8CKXdMRHw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hamilton given "brutal honesty" by Mercedes after Monaco qualifying failure. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/65265/hamilton-given-quot-brutal-honesty-quot-by-mercedes-after-monaco-qualifying-failure/?fbclid=IwAR2xb7lzWbyWlhgzafpXKu6dGoTtcZVgEsDa4jzevvy1c7X9dLmZQSK6GQE 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 35 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Probably OR Crash into the barrier trying to avoid them. Which? The barriers or the blue flags? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 30368 Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2021 Pleased to see Ferrari doing so well at Monaco. As others have said, the first few corners are going to be interesting with so many youngsters at the front with something to prove/championship to win. Kind regards, Richard B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, 30368 said: Pleased to see Ferrari doing so well at Monaco. As others have said, the first few corners are going to be interesting with so many youngsters at the front with something to prove/championship to win. Kind regards, Richard B Lerclerc = Home win. Vestappen = Get ahead of Lewis in Championship. Bottas = redeem some motivation with a decent result. Sainz = First win or Ferrari 1 - 2. Norris, = First win or Podium. Perez = Win or bust. Lewis = save as many points as he can from what has been a dreadful weekend so far. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 As a card-carrying Lewis supporter, I can nevertheless relish the prospect of a race where fresh faces may dominate the podium. And a haul of points for Ferrari is bound to be good for the championship, too. Lando finds himself battling alone, which is a pity for a team on the up - ask Max how that feels! Strategy will play a part - how soon do you dive in for the mediums, if you are Lewis? And weather may be involved, too. Beats tiddlywinks! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: As a card-carrying Lewis supporter, I can nevertheless relish the prospect of a race where fresh faces may dominate the podium. And a haul of points for Ferrari is bound to be good for the championship, too. Lando finds himself battling alone, which is a pity for a team on the up - ask Max how that feels! Strategy will play a part - how soon do you dive in for the mediums, if you are Lewis? And weather may be involved, too. Beats tiddlywinks! Could be an interesting race for Lewis and all depends upon timing of the first safety car, consequently who dives into the pits. An early SC might allow Lewis to go long on his tyres (which he does seem to hold onto much better than most of the other drivers) and then getting a pit stop at the second SC. Could be a bit of interest at the front at the start with several drivers trying to win the race at the first corner. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold StuAllen Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hope someone in the Ferrari garage is watching the clock! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 Oh dear. That gearbox..... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 The Ferrari gearbox gamble hasn't quite worked out as planned it would appear. Questions will be asked behind closed doors. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 A pity they didn't send Leclerc out anyhow. That would guarantee an early SC, rather than wating for Mazepin to do something silly. Oh well. Not long now... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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