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[darwin dali]

The power output of an engine in Monte Carlo is the least important of all races - it's Red Bull's Newey chassis that does the trick.

[myownalias]

The power output of an engine in Monte Carlo is the least important of all races - it's Red Bull's Newey chassis that does the trick.

It's also not about max power either, the Mercedes engine has great driveability, which the Renault does not judging by comments from drivers and teams before this upgrade. I'm sure that Renault are making strides forward, but it's unlikely to be earth shattering and of course with a new stepping of engine comes potential unreliability.

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Ha !

Its all god's fault that Lewis hasn't won any races since USA 15.

"The reigning world champion has not won a race since the U.S. Grand Prix in October, a victory which secured last year's championship.

But Hamilton appeared relaxed about his situation in Monte Carlo, saying some things ultimately are out of his control.

"I wake up every morning ready but there's a plan," Hamilton said when asked about the championship. "God has a plan and you just have to follow his path and hope it comes out the way you want it to but it doesn't always happen that way."

"I'm just grateful to be here, it's beautiful weather, there's only 22 of us get to race, I'm at the front of the 22 so I've been super blessed so just during this period of time just to really count my blessings""

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/157 ... points-gap

I wonder if god will give him a win in Monaco!

[sagi58]

You guys need to lose the Hamilton hate and open your eyes...

That's a subjective opinion on your part, based on emotions.
Personally, I don't waste my time or energy hating anyone.

[darwin dali]

Ha !

Its all god's fault that Lewis hasn't won any races since USA 15.

"The reigning world champion has not won a race since the U.S. Grand Prix in October, a victory which secured last year's championship.

But Hamilton appeared relaxed about his situation in Monte Carlo, saying some things ultimately are out of his control.

"I wake up every morning ready but there's a plan," Hamilton said when asked about the championship. "God has a plan and you just have to follow his path and hope it comes out the way you want it to but it doesn't always happen that way."

"I'm just grateful to be here, it's beautiful weather, there's only 22 of us get to race, I'm at the front of the 22 so I've been super blessed so just during this period of time just to really count my blessings""

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/157 ... points-gap

I wonder if god will give him a win in Monaco!

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Practice 2 Results - Ricciardo is looking quick.


Pos. No. Driver Car Best lap Gap Laps
1 3 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-TAG Heuer 1’14.607 40
2 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1’15.213 0.606 36
3 6 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1’15.506 0.899 48
4 33 Max Verstappen Red Bull-TAG Heuer 1’15.571 0.964 42
5 26 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’15.815 1.208 53
6 55 Carlos Sainz Jnr Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’15.981 1.374 54
7 7 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1’16.040 1.433 38
8 11 Sergio Perez Force India-Mercedes 1’16.120 1.513 48
9 5 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1’16.269 1.662 40
10 22 Jenson Button McLaren-Honda 1’16.325 1.718 46
11 27 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1’16.487 1.880 49
12 14 Fernando Alonso McLaren-Honda 1’16.723 2.116 43
13 21 Esteban Gutierrez Haas-Ferrari 1’16.782 2.175 40
14 77 Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes 1’16.849 2.242 47
15 8 Romain Grosjean Haas-Ferrari 1’16.874 2.267 23
16 19 Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes 1’17.286 2.679 42
17 20 Kevin Magnussen Renault 1’17.530 2.923 29
18 9 Marcus Ericsson Sauber-Ferrari 1’17.562 2.955 39
19 30 Jolyon Palmer Renault 1’17.761 3.154 24
20 12 Felipe Nasr Sauber-Ferrari 1’17.999 3.392 49
21 88 Rio Haryanto Manor-Mercedes 1’18.647 4.040 10
22 94 Pascal Wehrlein Manor-Mercedes 1’18.814 4.207 46

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Mercedes is saying that the Red Bull pace is real and that turning up their engine for qually may not be enough.

Could it be that the Mercedes pair will actually have to race talented drivers instead of just doing their intramural match?

[Prost-lytize]

Mercedes is saying that the Red Bull pace is real and that turning up their engine for qually may not be enough.

Could it be that the Mercedes pair will actually have to race talented drivers instead of just doing their intramural match?

From your keyboard to god's ears! The the drivers in the red cars have been an embarrassing waste of money. Hulkenberg in a Force India, did you see his time today?!? Now that guy should have been in the Ferrari, or Ricciardo! Vettel would be wetting his onesies.

[myownalias]

Did Ricciardo get the upgraded engine? if not that makes his pole lap even more impressive. Verstappen will have a hard time replicating his win in Spain from second last in Monaco after he crashed out in Q1. This was my point when Red Bull signed Verstappen, he is obviously very fast, but he has these lapses that ruin his own race or qualifying in this case.

I hope that Red Bull's pace translates onto faster flowing tracks that are coming up, overall power is somewhat negated in Monaco, it'd be great to see Red Bull step up to the plate for the remainder of the season as Ferrari seems to be going backwards rather than taking the fight to Mercedes.

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Mercedes is saying that the Red Bull pace is real and that turning up their engine for qually may not be enough.

Could it be that the Mercedes pair will actually have to race talented drivers instead of just doing their intramural match?

From your keyboard to god's ears! The the drivers in the red cars have been an embarrassing waste of money. Hulkenberg in a Force India, did you see his time today?!? Now that guy should have been in the Ferrari, or Ricciardo! Vettel would be wetting his onesies.

I was right wasn't I. As soon the Merc pair had to contend with a talent the truth was shown. Ricciardo made the difference today putting that Red Bull on pole out of sheer will! And yes the Hulk looked mighty impressive, if only he were in a Merc we could have seen a real battle for pole today!

The Ferrari boys need to improve on their qually. But on race day the car does better so maybe Vettel has a bit of a chance. And if god provides rain for Lewis tomorrow he has a shot as well providing he isn't clumsy again getting past Rosberg. I don't think Wolff can protect him anymore if he takes out his teammate again.

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Top ten in Q3

1 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1’13.622
2 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1’13.791
3 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1’13.942
4 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1’14.552
5 Nico Hulkenberg Force India 1’14.726
6 Kimi Raikkonen* Ferrari 1’14.732
7 Carlos Sainz Toro Rosso 1’14.749
8 Sergio Perez Force India 1’14.902
9 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso 1’15.273
10 Fernando Alonso McLaren 1’15.363
*Raikkonen will start 11th after a five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change

Drivers eliminated in Q2

11 Valtteri Bottas Williams 1’15.273
12 Esteban Gutierrez Haas 1’15.293
13 Jenson Button McLaren 1’15.352
14 Felipe Massa Williams 1’15.385
15 Romain Grosjean Haas 1’15.571
16 Kevin Magnussen Renault 1’16.058

Drivers eliminated in Q1

17 Marcus Ericsson Sauber 1’16.299
18 Jolyon Palmer Renault 1’16.586
19 Rio Haryanto Manor 1’17.295
20 Pascal Wehrlein Manor 1’17.452
21 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1’22.467
22 Felipe Nasr Sauber No time set


Verstappen to take a new chassis and start from the pit lane. I bet the mechanics are no so happy with all the extra work.

[rob91]

I wonder, will Red Bull switch Verstappen and Sainz after that crash...

[darwin dali]

I wonder, will Red Bull switch Verstappen and Sainz after that crash...

MV didn't take out anybody but himself unlike DK...

[Jeffo]

Don't go getting too excited Jeffo, it's only practice, we don't know the true speed of the cars until Quali, I doubt Renault's gains are that significant to overhaul Mercedes power advantage.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO! It ain't practice no more! He got the damn pole! YOU BEAUTY! I told you, he gonna win this race! Merc f***** up Hamilton again but I reckon Danni had this anyways. So long as Blondie don't go all airhead at the start, this one is in the bag!

RICCIARDO IS LEGEND!!!!!!!!

The guy that said there ain't no hate on Hamilton. .. Hahaha, don't need to say it mate, the stench is mighty powerful!

[myownalias]

Don't go getting too excited Jeffo, it's only practice, we don't know the true speed of the cars until Quali, I doubt Renault's gains are that significant to overhaul Mercedes power advantage.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO! It ain't practice no more! He got the damn pole! YOU BEAUTY! I told you, he gonna win this race! Merc f***** up Hamilton again but I reckon Danni had this anyways. So long as Blondie don't go all airhead at the start, this one is in the bag!

Yes, you were correct and I am happy to admit that I was wrong, I could be classed as Ricciardo fan1

The guy that said there ain't no hate on Hamilton. .. Hahaha, don't need to say it mate, the stench is mighty powerful!

Everyone has the right to an opinion, not everyone can like every driver, there are drivers that I dislike, as long as no forum rules are broken, then that opinion is allowed.