Monaco GP 2014 Race Thread

[sachin]

i hope Rosberg takes WDC, he is more likeable
Fingers crossed!

[Alesi1]

I think they're both full of themselves

[SinanOzerS]

I think they're both full of themselves

:thumb

[Nero Horse]

Well, at least we got some points and Kimi made the fastest lap of the race...hey, gotta find something positive to cheer me up after what was yet another frustrating Monaco GP for us. It's time now to turn our attention towards the Canadian GP and hope that we can be much stronger there with the help of more powerful engine, which is hopefully still coming.

[fratelliferrari]

Iam very happy for Bianchi as part of the Ferrari family!

[Alesi1]

Alonso 20 races without a win, jeez.

[Katu]

Iam very happy for Bianchi as past of the Ferrari family!

he is still part of Ferrari family

[Rob]

Kimi could of been on podium.

Not bad, solid 4th for Fernando. Bring on Canada.

[REDARMYSOJA]

Is that Benedict Cumberbatch doing the interviews?

[Nero Horse]

Iam very happy for Bianchi as part of the Ferrari family!

Yes, well done Bianchi indeed.

[fratelliferrari]

he is still part of Ferrari family

I edited it already Katu relax ;-) it's because of my stupid auto correction on the tablet.

[stefa]

Alonso 20 races without a win, jeez.

Ferrari more than a year without a win!!!

[Katu]

I edited it already Katu relax ;-) it's because of my stupid auto correction on the tablet.

no worries :-) i had that damn autocorrect on my computer too, first race and i was already dead mad at it

[ManFromMilan]

i hope Rosberg takes WDC, he is more likeable

Agreed


plus LH have already one. Enough!

Really agree:thumb

[fratelliferrari]

plus LH have already one. Enough!

And he didn't deserve than one either :furious

[stefa]

And he didn't deserve than one either :furious

:clap

[stefa]

Off to launch! Ciao tutti!

[bondilad]

So marussia scores for the first time....and sauber yet to score this year :-D

really happy for Bianchi.

[ManFromMilan]

Well, at least we got some points and Kimi made the fastest lap of the race...hey, gotta find something positive to cheer me up after what was yet another frustrating Monaco GP for us. It's time now to turn our attention towards the Canadian GP and hope that we can be much stronger there with the help of more powerful engine, which is hopefully still coming.



Very sad about Kimi getting that puncture. He deserved so much more. I really do hope the updates for Canada is amazing and Ferrari worthy.

It pains me seeing a Ferrari so uncompetitive

[sachin]

Ferrari more than a year without a win!!!
Wonder how long it will take to get that win now:roll

[Nero Horse]

Ferrari more than a year without a win!!!

:-(

We seriously have to get our act together and fast. Hopefully that engine update in Canada will give us a boost. :pray

[AfterLife]

Great effort from Fernando Alonso. ;-)
I am glad there isn't any sign of championship defender. Especially his liar race engineer. :thumb

[mirafiori]

Again Hamilton showing why he is the number one cry baby on the grid, on the podium he stood there with a miserable long face also I saw no evidence of any redness around the eye, I would love to see Rosberg go on to win the WDC.

[Hornet]

Glad for Marrusia and Bianchi scoring their first points:thumb

[sachin]

Lewis said on the Radio I dont car about the gap to RIC,the Merc drivers are so strong they know no car even think of overtaking them:-s

[Rob]

Lewis said on the Radio I dont car about the gap to RIC,the Merc drivers are so strong they know no car even think of overtaking them:-s

No, as he wanted to catch Nico and win.

[Kingdom Hearts]

Not happy with this race at all, really sad for Kimi and we lost a good amount of WCC points.

[Nero Horse]

Not happy with this race at all, really sad for Kimi and we lost a good amount of WCC points.

That's Monaco GP for us.....bad luck since 2002 :roll

[Alonsomaniac]

Hm...watched the race and eh.....Kimi, great start, the puncture a shame and then the mistake.....Felipe may have left the car, but bad luck surely did not.:-s
Fernando, solid but no action at all....he must be the only spectator of the race who actually drove among the racing cars....:-??

The result is the best Fernando could get, but for Ferrari again not nearly enough points in total.

[ManFromMilan]

Lewis said on the Radio I dont car about the gap to RIC,the Merc drivers are so strong they know no car even think of overtaking them:-s

No, i just think it is him not being able to think and stay in control of a race if his team does not keep looking after him like a baby.

I can understand not liking coming second, as Rosberg looked when he came second, but LH is just an unsporting tool.




Not happy with this race at all, really sad for Kimi and we lost a good amount of WCC points.

A real shame about Kimi, i think he would have been able to finish third today and he would have deserved it.

[wacc]

A real shame about Kimi, i think he would have been able to finish third today and he would have deserved it.

Yes, would love to see Kimi on the podium for Ferrari again.

[Nero Horse]

So much commotion and talk about Ham's and Rosberg's relationships on Sky, like a boring Venezuelan soap opera... *yawn* Who cares! :-ZZ

[Rob]

overtake of the day..Hulk at Portier

[Sanomas]

Kimi could of been on podium.

Not bad, solid 4th for Fernando. Bring on Canada.

For sure Kimi would been on the podium, just not a good day for him...

..I honestly happy with the overall performance of today race, I'm sure we'd see so much better in Canada!

[bonzo]

Alonso 20 races without a win, jeez.

Domenicalli legacy:furious

[LivingHitokiri]

overtake of the day..Hulk at Portier

That move took balls, i guess also he got lucky as well that magnussen locked up and couldn't turn more and then just let him through but damn that was risky but awesome overtaking.

[Nero Horse]

I hope I'll live long enough to see Ferrari winning the Monaco GP at least one more time. I've been waiting for that moment since 2002. *sigh*

[LivingHitokiri]

Yeah for some reason we never get the luck in Monaco , its like someone cursed us there :(

[Alessandra]

I was a bit disappointed with this race. I had a feeling we might at least have one podium, but it didn’t happen and that’s still down to the car. Fernando did as much as was possible, after a slight electronics problem at the start and not helped by a sluggish start from the driver in front, Ricciardo, and Kimi just had very bad luck after a great start.
But at least Fer wasn’t lapped, grateful for small mercies.
So, we remain third as a team, but on the same lap, barring problems, as the Mercs. and RBR. I’m looking forward to seeing advances from the next race. It could have been worse; ask Vettel and Hamilton.:-D

Oh, and great for Marussia:clap

[sachin]

Did Vettel retire the race to meet Justin Bieber early?:-D

[Kyss4k]

Ok. So firt, congratualitons to Marrusiia. Well, to one of their drivers. Great ****** job Jules! Can't wait to see you in THE red car in 2 years. The other one though... what is he along with Maldonado doing in F1 I will never understand. Sure, the money is nice, but at this cost? Oh hell no!

Kimi... oh well, got sc**wed by Chilton (didn't see a replay, but from what some of you have wrote here I suggest it was his fault) and then that novice like error. Oh dear. But his pace looked quite good, better then what Alonso showed today, even though his pace faded away faster then Alonso's, so he was probably pushing way harder. But he should have been 4th (No, I don't believe he would be able to resist DR in the closing stages of the race).

Alonso was invisible in this race. No fights, riding alone for 90% of the race... but I guess there was nothing more to do after he was "blocked" at the start.

Monaco is providing really exciting races... not. Maybe the artificial rain wonld not be a bad thing for this race.

Red Bull was fast today, but that was probably just because the layout of the circuit, which could not be much better for them. In Canada, they won't be anywhere near the Mercs. And us being over half a minute behind Rosberg, wit 3 safety cars... painfull.

And YAY! Vettel.

[shamim179]

The gap to Mercedes is about 0.6s per lap if we base it on the final safety car which came into operation on lap 28. This gap would have been slightly bigger if it was a track that depended on power rather than other characteristics. It seems we have closed the gap slightly but Red Bull are slowly but surely stretching away from us in terms of performance. Canada will be a key indicator as to whether we have any realistic chance of challenging the Red Bulls this season. McLaren are gradually knocking on our doorstep but I get the impression that their focus is on 2015 when they partner with Honda.

[shamim179]

Congratulations to Marussia!

Very unlucky Kimi.

Good job Alonso.

Between Rosberg and Hamilton, I think it will come down to mental strength and consistency rather than speed as they're very evenly matched.

[wisepie]

Couldn't bear to watch the Rosberg/Hamilton podium shenanigans, the pair of them make me squirm. Did I miss something or was Kimi not a bit ambitious with Magnusson at the hairpin? Ruined it for Kimi although the punctures were pure bad luck, he deserved a points finish after his efforts. Fernando did what he had to do and brought us some valuable points but looked to be lacking something, but overall the car was at least in the hunt for a podium. Good on Felipe for getting some points and Bianchi and Marussia too. Roll on Canada, maybe some more improvement but it'll be too little too late for this season. And I never thought I'd be wanting a Red Bull to overtake anyone but Ricciardo nearly got Lewis. Maybe we should start softening him up to join the Scuderia, although he doesn't seem to acknowledge his Italian heritage very much.:Hmm

[Giallo 550]

Solid and respectable effort from Fernando.

Sorry, Kimi.

Congratulations to Jules.

Congratulations to Rosberg.

Hamilton, you're a phony crybaby.

[tpe]

Congratulations to Marussia!
Very unlucky Kimi.
Good job Alonso.
Between Rosberg and Hamilton, I think it will come down to mental strength and consistency rather than speed as they're very evenly matched.

What I see:
Alonso: Uninderested.
Kimi: Unlucky
Ferrari: Uncompetitive

As for LH vs NR, I still think that LH is faster, but he a just like a spoiled child... I don't like his character.

[SilverSpeed]

Huh there was a race today?

So which taxi won? :D

I can't be bothered anymore with F1 these days it seems...

[Katu]

Did Vettel retire the race to meet Justin Bieber early?:-D

you mean did Vettel retire early to meet his long lost twin?

[FFFerrari]

Chilton was found guilty crashing into Kimi, getting a warning as was Kimi for crashing into Magnussen.

[stefa]

What I see:
Alonso: Uninderested.
Kimi: Unlucky
Ferrari: Uncompetitive

As for LH vs NR, I still think that LH is faster, but he a just like a spoiled child... I don't like his character.

On all points: Exactly!

[sachin]

What I see:
Alonso: Uninderested.
Kimi: Unlucky
Ferrari: Uncompetitive

As for LH vs NR, I still think that LH is faster, but he a just like a spoiled child... I don't like his character.
Alonso uninterested is the last thing Ferrari want.
Really but when we will get a fast car,I wouldn't mind a similar battle between Alo and Kimi like that of Ros and Ham.
James Allison you surely must be having a paycheck with lots of 0's, please whip up something for 2015,it's getting really a agonising never ending wait.
Really Frustrating.:oops

[Hermann]

What I see:
Alonso: Uninderested.
Kimi: Unlucky
Ferrari: Uncompetitive

As for LH vs NR, I still think that LH is faster, but he a just like a spoiled child... I don't like his character.

What makes you think Fernando 'uninterested'? Where there any rocket boosters he could have activated to overtake the cars in front?

[alonsonum1]

http://50.silverstone.co.uk/post/20997/

[fratelliferrari]

What I see:
Alonso: Uninderested.
Kimi: Unlucky
Ferrari: Uncompetitive

As for LH vs NR, I still think that LH is faster, but he a just like a spoiled child... I don't like his character.

Why was Fernando uninterested? He couldn't do anything about Ricciardo because RB's are faster and Fernando himself was a lot faster then Hulkenberg! He made the maximum out of the situation!

[brava]

Fernando drove well. Too bad about Kimi's bad luck.

[radosav]

I read that Alonso didn't have electric motor first three corners after the start, and in the last part of race he didn't have brakes on one side of the car so he had to brake and turn left while braking ! Sorry if posted before!

[ManFromMilan]

Did Vettel retire the race to meet Justin Bieber early?:-D




:rotfl

[Ed Harley]

Didn't have chance to watch the race but reading about all what happened including the mistake with Magnussen I'm starting to feel it might be best for KR to retire after this season and pass the torch to somebody else.

[radosav]

Didn't have chance to watch the race but reading about all what happened including the mistake with Magnussen I'm starting to feel it might be best for KR to retire after this season and pass the torch to somebody else.
Nonsense! From Alonso fan!

[sachin]

Didn't have chance to watch the race but reading about all what happened including the mistake with Magnussen I'm starting to feel it might be best for KR to retire after this season and pass the torch to somebody else.

How do you conclude that ?
He must be utterly frustrated and tried that move as he had fresh tyres.
Man was sure for a podium but lost it due to a lapped car.
Best weekend for Kimi it must have been maybe result does not show it,still retirement suggestion straight away?:-??

[Ed Harley]

When nothing seems to work or bring good results then it is time to do something else.

[sachin]

When nothing seems to work or bring good results then it is time to do something else.

Just imagine Hulk and Bianchi with the F14T. We would be absolutely no where.
Changes are needed but in the team and not change Kimi.

[Winter]

What is this crap? Kimi missing drivers parade due his stomach pains is the main worry to steward, and they doesn't even investigate what happened between Kimi and Chilton.
Never mind his race was ruined because of "daddys little race car driver", but how does he dare to be sick, when he should be waving to people in parade!
http://www.motorspor...e-14052526.html

[Winter]

Didn't have chance to watch the race but reading about all what happened including the mistake with Magnussen I'm starting to feel it might be best for KR to retire after this season and pass the torch to somebody else.

You really should watch the race before commenting like that.. Kimi drove well today. At first stint he was fastest, after Mercs of course. Back marker ruined his race and after that he toke big risk when he tried to overtake Mag, that backfired, but there was little to lose at that point. Before "daddys money" got involved he was racing for podium.

[Dino]

When nothing seems to work or bring good results then it is time to do something else.

You are wrong Harley,
I am one Ferrari fan who was enjoying Kimi's race untill he met Chilton.

[anacleto]

Just imagine Hulk and Bianchi with the F14T. We would be absolutely no where.
Changes are needed but in the team and not change Kimi.

Don't count Bianchi out. He finished 9th in the points with a car worse than ours!! [ He did it 4 u Katu !] :rotfl

[Nova]

When a race thread becomes nothing more than the traditional
Kimi vs Alo argument thread, time to close it up.

[Hornet]

What is this crap? Kimi missing drivers parade due his stomach pains is the main worry to steward, and they doesn't even investigate what happened between Kimi and Chilton.
Never mind his race was ruined because of "daddys little race car driver", but how does he dare to be sick, when he should be waving to people in parade!
http://www.motorspor...e-14052526.html

I believe the stewards did investigate everything.

Chilton was handed a reprimand, and so did Kimi for his crash that involved another driver later in the race.

[Katu]

Don't count Bianchi out. He finished 9th in the points with a car worse than ours!! [ He did it 4 u Katu !] :rotfl

nahh surely not for me, but it feels great to rub it under the nose of my old friend who said that he was just a pretty boy

[Senna4Ever]

Seems I haven't missed much ...

One thing that I just don't understand: how we lost also our good treatment for the Pirellis ...
the longer Alonso drive on the harder tyre the more he lost against Ric ...

Ric pitted in lap 26 and drove his personal fastest in lap 70(!!!)
Alo pitted in lap 26 too and drove is personal fastest in lap 54
Kimi pitted in lap 26, 28 and 73... and drove his personal fastest in lap 75

as we seemed not really bad with softer tyre we really lost it with the harder one ...

(edit: okay braking problems might explain some of the gap to Ric)

too bad that one Marussia messed up a possible podium ...
in terms of racing a dry Monaco race is a killer for those who like racing as 98% of the race is done at the start ...

Congrats to Marussia and Jules ... well done ... important points ... and if it continuous for Caterham that way I don't think they will join F1 for very much longer

[Senna4Ever]

Words of encouragement also by Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso, who started his Formula 1 career also in a small team (Minardi) and has no doubts about Bianchi's qualities: "When I saw Jules in the points, I was very happy for him. he is not only a driver of the Ferrari Academy, he is also a friend. "

"We spend a lot of time together in Maranello, playing football, riding a bicycle. I am also happy about what this result means for his career," says Alonso. "I have no doubt that it will be a good career. Hopefully he gets with this result, a chance at a better car next year."

[Stebandelareina]

Jules is the future of Ferrari.

[Suzie]

Very sorry to see Kimi wasn't well. Must be a bug that goes around Monaco during race week as lots of people seem to be having to take things easy in the mornings. How odd.

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[Nova]

After rewatching the race last nite, I thought it good that Kimi was able to keep the mercs in site..for a while anyway.
Given that Alo had problems, I kept hoping he would move up. The car looked a bit more stable too.
I simply cannot grasp how merc is able to get that much speed with the fuel they r allowed to use. Theyve gotta be running higher
rpm's, yet when u do that, u use more fuel...As far as excitement, the Indy 500 was actually more exciting to watch. They raced each other
all the way to the flag.

[Nero Horse]

Didn't have chance to watch the race but reading about all what happened including the mistake with Magnussen I'm starting to feel it might be best for KR to retire after this season and pass the torch to somebody else.

Come on man, now you're just over-exaggerating. Kimi's speed and skill to drive great hasn't gone anywhere, he's just been a bit unlucky that's all. He did really well yesterday in the race and if it weren't for that unfortunate incident with Chilton then he would've gotten a well-deserved podium place. I can understand that you're disappointed that he ended up finishing 12th, so was I, but it really wasn't his fault, maybe he could've been a bit more careful when he tried to overtake Magnussen, but I liked that he at least tried to overtake him. Imo Kimi's been getting better and better race by race and he's much closer to Fernando now than he was in the beginning of the season, so let's see what happens in Canada. I wouldn't rush into sending him to retirement just yet lol. ;-)

[Alonsomaniac]

You are right Nero Horse, Kimi is closer, it just doesn't translate into points yet.

[redsteph]

Soooo some Ferrari related stories from Monaco (as I was there)

Not sure what the deal is on Kimi and the driver's parade as I saw him literally 10 minutes before the parade heading back to the Ferrari motorhome from the pits.

Anyway Friday evening myself and a couple of friends took a walk down the quieter end of the harbour (yes there is one) Near where the TV compounds are. We'd heard a casual remark about Fernando being on a boat that way and whilst we weren't going to look for him we had nothing else to do so thought we'd take a look.
There was an old tall ship moored down there so we walked a long to have a look at that. Literally there were about half a dozen people about. We stopped to sit down in front of 2 boats and as we looked the people on one boat were looking across to the second boat. Then Fernando left the second boat and went to the first one. My friend got an autograph and I took a few pics but it was so odd to see him with so few people about.

Anyway I'll let you know as soon as I get the photos on my website.

Also I could tell you about the beer and long chat me and Suzie had with Rob Smedley on Thursday night but has he doesn't work for Ferrari anymore it's not really relevant ;)

[Kiwi Nick]

Kimi was going to Ferrari to ask if it would be OK to do fastest lap!

[Fer138]

Would love to to see the photos, redsteph, thanks in advance!

Sounds like you and Suzie had a great time in Monaco :-)

[ALO]

where is HAM a the end of the race edit and team photo...hmmm..crying?

http://www.formula1.com/video/?uid=2014052506R

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