Formula 1 2011 season - Page 5

Kymmy · 28-05-2011, 16:36

Latest new on Perez is that he had "concussion and a sprained thigh, but no broken bones and, following a scan, doctors could find no further injuries".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/form...e/13585302.stm

adzii_nufc · 28-05-2011, 17:04

Not so much about 'luck'

The credit I believe should go to the the designs of the cars and the Barriers. If it was any ordinary barrier he skidded into It would have had a very different outcome but as you can see the replays these barriers do an excellent job at dispersing all of the crash energy.

How many laps is this race? I'm pretty sure there will be more crashes coming tomorrow because that corner looks like a nightmare. Race day will make that one corner even worse if you have a similar race as the last GP with the front two very close together and the pressure could be enough to put someone off in that corner.

SnoopZ · 29-05-2011, 00:56

Lewis Hamilton has been demoted to 10th for obviously cutting the chicane on his hot lap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnK3h...layer_embedded

Caff · 29-05-2011, 01:23

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/form...e/13585302.stm

A very lucky chap.

That side slap into the barrier was harsh!

Monte Carlo - first round the first bend wins, baring mechanical failure or track mishaps. And the scenery is good. Looking forward to it

Kymmy · 29-05-2011, 07:58

I want a repeat of 1996

Caff · 29-05-2011, 08:17

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

I want a repeat of 1996

Forgive my poor memory - but was that Damien Hill's fine moment over Schuey?

Kymmy · 29-05-2011, 08:22

Yep, that was Panis's one and only win.. when only 4 cars finished

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The 1996 race saw Michael Schumacher take pole position before crashing out on the first lap. Damon Hill led the first 40 laps before his engine expired in the tunnel. Jean Alesi took the lead but suffered suspension failure 20 laps later. Olivier Panis, who started in 14th place, moved into the lead and stayed there until the end of the race, being pushed all the way by David Coulthard. It was Panis' only win, and the last for his Ligier team. Only four cars finished the race.

Caff · 29-05-2011, 08:41

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

Yep, that was Panis's one and only win.. when only 4 cars finished

Don't want to say it - but that track is looking very dodgy - I hope more than 4 cars finish so long as Button and Hamilton are up there.

Hom3r · 29-05-2011, 12:42

IIRC the best race at Monaco was in 1992 was the Senna & Mansell race, were that last 4 laps Mansell was all over Senna's car but could not pass (a lose wheel nut cost him the win) and he finishe 0.2 seconds behind, Mansell had to be help out of the car as he was totally knackered.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Monaco_Grand_Prix

Mansell went on to win the title with 5 race still to win.

Kymmy · 29-05-2011, 14:08

FIA supporting ferrari again

Surely Massa got forced sideways by webber into Lewis and as such wasn't responsible??

Caff · 29-05-2011, 14:43

I want to be the safety car driver.

alferret · 29-05-2011, 14:44

Red flag:

Vettle

from Alonso from Button & Button was driving probably the best drive of his career!

Possible restart?

Race to be resumed after track is cleared & start behind safety car.

Petrov complaining of pain in his leg\legs.

Restart @ 16.04 Local time.

Petrov, no broken bones just bruising!

Kymmy · 29-05-2011, 14:48

Looks like it'll be a restart.. LOL @ the startline repair on Lewis's rear wing..

alferret · 29-05-2011, 15:16

Vettle only won due to the problems with the incident on lap 71\72 Alonso should have had that with Button a credible 2nd. Bummer

Vettle is not my fav driver, not even in top 5 of current drivers.

Kymmy · 29-05-2011, 15:27

I don't honestly count Monaco as a race, it's more a series of events in that someone is declared the winner