2015 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo

[Sriharsha]

FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2015


http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/championship/races/2015/Monaco/jcr:content/par/manual_gallery_1/image1.img.1536.medium.jpg


Race Date : 24-05-2015
Tire Choices :
Option - Super Soft (2014 - Super Soft)
Prime - Soft (2014 - Soft)
Number of laps : 78
Circuit Length : 3.34km
Race Distance : 260.286

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/championship/races/2015/Monaco/_jcr_content/circuitMap.img.png/1421421959314.png


http://i.imgur.com/oNdO2bC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EUew9gX.jpg

Pole Lap :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YVEx8kHQuHg

[Stormsearcher]

Behold!! the snooze-fest of the season! IMO the most over rated and boring race of the calender.
But am guessing this is perhaps the most realistic place where we can hope for victory this year. So bring it on!

[zike]

Behold!! the snooze-fest of the season! IMO the most over rated and boring race of the calender.
But am guessing this is perhaps the most realistic place where we can hope for victory this year. So bring it on!

not if we have traction issues like in Barca S3

[shamim179]

Red bull and mclaren can be strong here. I don't think us or Williams will be strong. We seem to have problems with our aerodynamic development. Expecting to finish 5th or 6th.

[zike]

Red bull and mclaren can be strong here. I don't think us or Williams will be strong. We seem to have problems with our aerodynamic development. Expecting to finish 5th or 6th.

Red Bull has it too, the updates they brought to Barc did not delivered

[Kristof_F40]

Monaco is definitly not the race we can win this season if it's a normal weekend.. We need superb qualy and indeed there is a threat from other cars, don't forget the Torro Rosso, I think they can do good here, and Kimi's qualy's haven't been that good so..
Track position is everything here.. Only chance of doing a good race is by starting as much in front and doing the undercut on the guy in front..

[Hornet]

I think Monaco is a spectacular track if you are there watching it live, as it's one of the few places you can see the cars up close.

But watching it on TV, no so much.

[Kristof_F40]

I think Monaco is a spectacular track if you are there watching it live, as it's one of the few places you can see the cars up close.

But watching it on TV, no so much.

I think it indeed is a very nice event, but it's not really suited for modern day F1 cars.. That's a shame I think..
That's what I personally love about Singapore, it's the glamour of a street race, but there is racing going on..

[ALO]

Red bull and mclaren can be strong here. I don't think us or Williams will be strong. We seem to have problems with our aerodynamic development. Expecting to finish 5th or 6th.

Mclaren can be strong in the curves but through the tunnel and straight they are "passible" with their low HP

[ALO]

I think Monaco is a spectacular track if you are there watching it live, as it's one of the few places you can see the cars up close.

But watching it on TV, no so much.

I will go there someday soon :)

[ALO]

We'll need better luck this year from the chart last year VET & RAI started 4 & 6 and ended RET and 12, but weve always had better reliability than that RB. Hope RAI can deliver his share of points this race. :thumb

[Giallo 550]

I look forward to Monaco each year. The event has a certain intimacy to it and the environment is second to none.

[ManFromMilan]

I love Monaco, but not when the Merc's are winning.

[fratelliferrari]

Red bull and mclaren can be strong here. I don't think us or Williams will be strong. We seem to have problems with our aerodynamic development. Expecting to finish 5th or 6th.

:rotfl NO way Macca's can beat us here! They're still seriously slow eventhough they want to convince us they aren't!

[mark p]

Behold!! the snooze-fest of the season! IMO the most over rated and boring race of the calender.
But am guessing this is perhaps the most realistic place where we can hope for victory this year. So bring it on!

Drivers love it though and many hold it up there with Spa and Suzuka for thrills. Get used to the procession and no overtaking as once refuelling is back even Monza will be a procession with cars 10 seconds apart at the end.

[zike]

And why is the general felling bad for this GP?

[stefa]

Red bull and mclaren can be strong here. I don't think us or Williams will be strong. We seem to have problems with our aerodynamic development. Expecting to finish 5th or 6th.

?!?!?!?!??? :-E

[stefa]

And why is the general felling bad for this GP?

Because this it THE most bored so called race!!!!

[Fireblade]

And why is the general felling bad for this GP?

The race itself is often boring and processional, because it's so difficult to overtake on this track. As for us, it's hard not to assume the best we can hope for is 3rd and 4th. Qualifying position is vital at Monaco but unless Vettel can work some magic it will be another Mercedes front row lockout. And finally, although our two drivers have had successful careers, neither has had any great success at Monaco - just one win apiece.

Strange things can happen, just look at last years Hungarian GP for an example. But it will probably take something that fluky for us to win here.

[PURE PASSION]

Lets see if in the test after last GP and the filming day last Friday with Kimi,we managed to fine tune the new package and if we solve the traction problem!!!
In that case we might have a good chance otherwise......!!!!!!!

[Stormy]

Monte Carlo GP is maybe a snooze fest and terribly boring but it plays a huge part of F1 history so we should just suck it up :D

[Sriharsha]

And why is the general felling bad for this GP?
The Weekend starts on Thursday and finishes after Q3 is finished. Very little changes can be done in race so it has a bit of bore feeling but its not a bad feeling.But bar Sepang this year is same as what we are expecting about Monaco.

[wickedf1]

I love the Monaco it is excite! :clap 6365

[mirafiori]

Red bull and mclaren can be strong here. I don't think us or Williams will be strong. We seem to have problems with our aerodynamic development. Expecting to finish 5th or 6th.

I find your comment a little unfair, up to now we are clearly the 2nd best team. Yes this is a different circuit but i see us taking a podium spot and then fourth or fifth for the the second car in Red.

[Senna4Ever]

Monaco might be the only race where Merc can't play all their cards due to the characteristics of the track.
It will be more about how smooth the engine and electrical power can be used instead of full power ... and in this place we learned a lot

all in all: I'm confident that we will play a honourable role about the victory ...

[paolo lalli]

Monocco has more moves than mandrake safety cars gallore and a very nervous start the carnage can be high so expect the unexpected this is monocco.

[Rob]

Yes its Monaco, some people moan "its boring,blah blah blah" but lets face it, what race is exciting and produces alot of action?

Monaco,i like it. Its a challenge for the drivers, its history.

[mirafiori]

Yes its Monaco, some people moan "its boring,blah blah blah" but lets face it, what race is exciting and produces alot of action?

Monaco,i like it. Its a challenge for the drivers, its history.

Very true Rob and what about those lovely ladies on the super yaughts wearing there Ferrari bikinis.

[PURE PASSION]

Very true Rob and what about those lovely ladies on the super yaughts wearing there Ferrari bikinis.
:thumb
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[mirafiori]

:thumb
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Cheers buddy.:clap

[fratelliferrari]

:thumb
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:-D:clap

[ManFromMilan]

:thumb
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I have only seen that one lady, where are the other ladies man, share!

[PURE PASSION]

I have only seen that one lady, where are the other ladies man, share!
I only wish my friend!!!:-D
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(oooppss!!!I hope my wife doesn't read that)

[wisepie]

:-D:clap
Behave yourself fratelli, this is TSN, not Playboy!;-) And despite all the negative comments relating to the Monaco procession, probably with Merc at the front, it's still one of the tracks with the most heritage and entertaining just to watch and take in the atmosphere. And there can be surprises too!:pray

[zike]

I was wondering why cant we solve traction issues year after year?

[Kristof_F40]

I was wondering why cant we solve traction issues year after year?

It's not that easy, since you also don't want to eat your tyres.
We haven't bo the hardest on tyres for the last couple of year, but we lost out on traction. Remember Merc in 2013? Great traction but they couldn't keep the tyres long enough

[zike]

It's not that easy, since you also don't want to eat your tyres.
We haven't bo the hardest on tyres for the last couple of year, but we lost out on traction. Remember Merc in 2013? Great traction but they couldn't keep the tyres long enough

yes that's true, but Red Bull managed to do it during 10-13.....Merc did it last year and this one.......we can not do it in 5 years........it is strange for a team with resources that Ferrari have

[Kristof_F40]

yes that's true, but Red Bull managed to do it during 10-13.....Merc did it last year and this one.......we can not do it in 5 years........it is strange for a team with resources that Ferrari have
Remember: 2010 were no Pirelli tyres
2011: we were soft on tyres, but our problems was we couldn't get them to on temperature, RBR being harder on tyres could use them better
2012: RBR was struggling in first half of the seasons, definitly Seb
2013: we all know what happened there

[PURE PASSION]

After disappointing upgrades for the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari have produced another batch of bits which they are confident will be more effective around the streets of Monaco.

The resurgent-in-2015 team had headed to Spain with the significant upgrade and high hopes, only to find that the gap to Mercedes remained the same, if not larger.

“We need to understand if it is related to the (Barcelona) track,” boss Maurizio Arrivabene said, “or if it is related to us.”

Indeed, Ferrari became so lost in Barcelona that Kimi Raikkonen’s weekend was sacrificed as the Finn was tasked with running the old specification alongside Sebastian Vettel’s new.

“That’s a very difficult situation,” Mika Hakkinen, the 1998 and 1999 title winner, told his sponsor Hermes in an interview.
“Ferrari would certainly have closely analysed things before Monaco, to see if the new parts do bring any real benefit. But I do believe that both drivers will from now on be using the new package,” said the Finn.

At the post-Barcelona test, reserve Esteban Gutierrez was at the wheel as Ferrari conducted that analysis, and media sources confirm that the team was able to verify the expected ‘numbers’ promised by the wind tunnel and simulator.

The Mexican driver confirmed: “We were looking to validate the new aerodynamic package and we managed that.

“It was a case of understanding how to improve the car’s setup to better suit the new solutions we ran in the last race and that’s what we did,” Gutierrez added.

An Italian media source told us: “Both Gutierrez and Raffaele Marciello were able to tell the team not only that the new package is better, but that it is significantly better.”
:clap:pray:clap

[ManFromMilan]

(oooppss!!!I hope my wife doesn't read that)



:lol

[AfterLife]

It is too early to judge but Ferrari's quick pitstops will be an even bigger bonus in Monaco.

[abbottcostello]

:clap:pray:clap
That is encouraging statement! I assume the new bits, at least some of them, could be only for Monaco.

My problem with Monaco is not the race itself, nor the atmosphere which is probably second to none! I was astounded to read they pay nothing to host the race and NEVER WILL, Bernie has given them a lifetime exemption & guaranteed they will always be on the calendar.
A nice gesture but unnecessary. The casino's there make upwards of 5% of their annual revenue on this 1 weekend according to an article I read (I think it was on Forbes). All while the rest of the venues struggle (and fail sometimes!)

[TigerKing]

Also, i read that Monza pays only 4 million euros to host to Italian GP which is the cheapest out of the payers (compared to Malaysia which pays 65 million per race). Still, im wondering how Monza is struggling to pays for that mere 4 million euros per year...

[stefa]

Also, i read that Monza pays only 4 million euros to host to Italian GP which is the cheapest out of the payers (compared to Malaysia which pays 65 million per race). Still, im wondering how Monza is struggling to pays for that mere 4 million euros per year...

And that is why there are no more classics like Magny Cours, Imola, Brands Hatch, Hocheinheim,.... and planty of all alike stupid borring Tilke tracks....

[Stormsearcher]

Drivers love it though and many hold it up there with Spa and Suzuka for thrills. Get used to the procession and no overtaking as once refuelling is back even Monza will be a procession with cars 10 seconds apart at the end.

The drivers are forced to say it, lest they look like fools cause 'everyone' considers this to be a classic. IMO, its a lot of glamour- beautiful cars, beautiful yachts, beautiful surroundings and beautiful women. But lets face it, there is no racing here. I get it that its challenging for a driver, but to put it at the level of spa is ridiculous.
Excitement comes only in the form of a safety car, and lets hope there are plenty this race.
Btw- i think we have a serious chance of victory here. NR is the weak link in merc and he is going to break under pressure from SV/KR. All we need is for LH to have a dnf. :-D Its a possibility. Its been a while since his brakes have gone bust or engine going puff.

[Kristof_F40]

The drivers are forced to say it, lest they look like fools cause 'everyone' considers this to be a classic. IMO, its a lot of glamour- beautiful cars, beautiful yachts, beautiful surroundings and beautiful women. But lets face it, there is no racing here. I get it that its challenging for a driver, but to put it at the level of spa is ridiculous.
Excitement comes only in the form of a safety car, and lets hope there are plenty this race.
Btw- i think we have a serious chance of victory here. NR is the weak link in merc and he is going to break under pressure from SV/KR. All we need is for LH to have a dnf. :-D Its a possibility. Its been a while since his brakes have gone bust or engine going puff.

Remember that Nico won here last 2 years...
In Monaco Lewis is more of a weak link I think.
He likes to think he is the better driver, and when they arrive at Monaco, a street circuit, and he is beaten by Nico in qualy, that hurts, definitly because he likes to think of him as Ayrton Senna, who was very good around Monaco..
We just need to focus on ourselves, and make sure we have a good qualy with both cars, then we'll see..

[fratelliferrari]

Off-topic: The Giro d'Italia finishes at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari! I miss that track :-(

[KimiBot]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fRJP7KmtJY

[PURE PASSION]

Off-topic: The Giro d'Italia finishes at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari! I miss that track :-(
Me too!!!The only track i have ever been!!But not on a race weekend!!:-s(September 1995)

[PURE PASSION]

Gianlu D'Alessandro ‏@Gianlu_DAle
Small changes on the two Ferrari #MonacoGp
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[PURE PASSION]

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[gjoko-mkd]

Same problems on the both of the cars. It is not good sign:-(

[mm154]

I think its more precautionary than anything as they can make that change without penalty.

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/7EE7D5392A94A532C1257A850051A2C9/$FILE/2013%20TECHNICAL%20REGULATIONS.pdf

Pg 37:


9.5.2 In this context the following parts are not considered part of the gearbox and may be changed
without incurring a penalty under the F1 Sporting Regulations. If changing any of these parts
involves breaking an FIA applied seal this may be done but must be carried out under FIA
supervision :
- The clutch assembly and any shaft connecting the clutch to the crankshaft or first
motion shaft of the gearbox, provided this is located prior to any mechanical speed
reduction from the engine.
- The clutch actuator and clutch release bearing(s).
- Inboard driveshaft joints and seals but not their housing if that housing is integral with
the gearbox output shaft and therefore part of the sprung mass.
- The hydraulic system prior to the point at which it produces direct mechanical
movement of the gear selection mechanism by means of hydraulic actuator(s).
- Oil, oil pumps, oil filters, oil seals, oil coolers and any associated hoses or pipes.
- Electrical sensors, actuators, servo valves and wiring.
- Any parts associated with the suspension or functioning of the sprung suspension that
are attached to the gearbox casing.
- The rear impact structure provided it can be separated from any gearbox casing.
- Any other component mounted to the casing whose primary purpose is unconnected
with the transmission of power or selection of gears.

[darkchild]

:lol You are naive...They are purposely changing older parts for new one.

[Ilsan]

Same problems on the both of the cars. It is not good sign:-(
Given that it didn't require the whole box change I doubt it was a serious case. Unless Kimi's was changed after the AUS GP retirement, this will be the last race weekend for the current boxes?

[gjoko-mkd]

Monaco, Wednesday by AMuS:

http://img1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Ferrari-Formel-1-GP-Monaco-Mittwoch-20-Mai-2015-fotoshowImage-f771c368-866480.jpg
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http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Ferrari-Formel-1-GP-Monaco-Mittwoch-20-Mai-2015-fotoshowImage-757e9ce-866474.jpg
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http://img1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Ferrari-Formel-1-GP-Monaco-Mittwoch-20-Mai-2015-fotoshowBigImage-3ea9dbe9-866347.jpg
http://octanephotos.co.uk/gallery/2015-monaco-gp-wednesday-setup/1270LB5D2534.jpg
http://img3.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Ferrari-Formel-1-GP-Monaco-Mittwoch-20-Mai-2015-fotoshowBigImage-26630816-866356.jpg
http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Ferrari-Formel-1-GP-Monaco-Mittwoch-20-Mai-2015-fotoshowBigImage-76efce2e-866354.jpg
http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Ferrari-Formel-1-GP-Monaco-Mittwoch-20-Mai-2015-fotoshowBigImage-489ae23d-866352.jpg

[fratelliferrari]

Thanks for sharing these photos!

[abbottcostello]

Nice photos gjoko-mkd! Seem to be more of Ferrari with body panels removed than in past years.

[KimiBot]

new Marlboro man

http://f1-insider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_6418.jpg

[KimiBot]

Behold!! the snooze-fest of the season! IMO the most over rated and boring race of the calender.
But am guessing this is perhaps the most realistic place where we can hope for victory this year. So bring it on!

F1 is never boring.
Hopefully everything goes well this weekend and no accidents here, it is a very dangerous track.
These guys are brave warriors, it looks easy when they drive, but is it.

[Ed Harley]

Group photo of the drivers in Monaco. One appears to be a bit camera shy.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFl70IrWIAEzUpW.jpg

[Fer12]

Guys have you all filled out the GDPA survey? Its our only way to help make F1 better. I believe it would be helpful if all of us could share our thoughts and ideas, hoping that the organisers pay attention to it.

[jabbadothut]

Guys have you all filled out the GDPA survey? Its our only way to help make F1 better. I believe it would be helpful if all of us could share our thoughts and ideas, hoping that the organisers pay attention to it.

Job done this morning!

[Tony]

Guys have you all filled out the GDPA survey? Its our only way to help make F1 better. I believe it would be helpful if all of us could share our thoughts and ideas, hoping that the organisers pay attention to it.

Is there a link to this survey somewhere?

[Ilsan]

Is there a link to this survey somewhere?
Here it is! http://gpda.motorsport.com/

Obviously fans are being very supportive.

@alex_wurz: "the @GPDA_ global fan survey, on http://gdpa.motorsport.com is that popular that we have burned 3 servers so far! you guys are pushing, good :-)"
"#F1 @gpda_ SURVEY UPDATE: sorry for server issues, but the server supplier, a large one, never saw so much traffic!"

[Dino]

Group photo of the drivers in Monaco. One appears to be a bit camera shy.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFl70IrWIAEzUpW.jpg

Let me guess.
Is it the one behind Merhi or Mr.T?

[PURE PASSION]

Job done this morning!
Me too!!:thumb

[stefa]

I did the survey!

[SashAlex]

I did it too. :))

[Winter]

There were some difficult questions there, hopefully I passed :wave

[REDARMYSOJA]

That survey is worthless. I'm pretty sure that FOTA fan survey from a few years back is how we ended up with crap tires and hybrids.

[Winter]

That survey is worthless. I'm pretty sure that FOTA fan survey from a few years back is how we ended up with crap tires and hybrids.

I don't think that it's worthless. But I think that something is seriously wrong when the GPDA("drivers union") seems to be the only one to care about fans opinion.

[fratelliferrari]

Kimi hit the wall! Secotr is over for him:-s

[FerrariSteve]

Damn noooo!! :(

[Senna4Ever]

Monaco might be the only race where Merc can't play all their cards due to the characteristics of the track.
It will be more about how smooth the engine and electrical power can be used instead of full power ... and in this place we learned a lot

all in all: I'm confident that we will play a honourable role about the victory ...

:-)

[KimiBot]

lazy Kimi

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/f1/9861167/raikkonen-takes-valsecchi-for-a-spin

[Hornet]

That survey is worthless. I'm pretty sure that FOTA fan survey from a few years back is how we ended up with crap tires and hybrids.

Well the thing is, these survey merely highlights what the fans want, but the difficult part is to actually find the right changes to achieve the desire result. When Pirelli was told to make tires that are more fragile, it was an attempt to increase on track racing (which of course proved to be the wrong approach). Of course they can't rely on the fans to provide a solution as well, that's up to the technical experts. Fans can merely tell the sport what they want to see.

Going back to that FOTA survey, it did highlight stuff like most fans don't really care if the tech is green or not, and they want to see more overtaking, which I think still holds true. Most fans are not interested in the technical workings of the car, they just want to watch a spectacular race. The challenge still remains the same too, which is how do we actually achieve a spectacular race.

[REDARMYSOJA]

Well the thing is, these survey merely highlights what the fans want, but the difficult part is to actually find the right changes to achieve the desire result. When Pirelli was told to make tires that are more fragile, it was an attempt to increase on track racing (which of course proved to be the wrong approach). Of course they can't rely on the fans to provide a solution as well, that's up to the technical experts. Fans can merely tell the sport what they want to see.

Going back to that FOTA survey, it did highlight stuff like most fans don't really care if the tech is green or not, and they want to see more overtaking, which I think still holds true. Most fans are not interested in the technical workings of the car, they just want to watch a spectacular race. The challenge still remains the same too, which is how do we actually achieve a spectacular race.

For me, they need to just set the technical rules where the cars stay open wheel cars in the same general configuration as now, give them a set amount of fuel and let them have at it. So they are not going to listen to me anyway.

[Nand0Nand0]

Who they really need to survey are the fans that have left

[Senna4Ever]

Seems that we can't count on a warm weather in the afternoon ... temps aren't very high ... possibility of rain 25 - 35% ...

[ALO]

the truth comes out HAM asked to be pitted himself the team was not advising him to do this, he was acting like it was their decision

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2015/5/Race_edit__Monaco_%2715.html

[Kristof_F40]

the truth comes out HAM asked to be pitted himself the team was not advising him to do this, he was acting like it was their decision

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2015/5/Race_edit__Monaco_%2715.html
Indeed, but ofcourse the team could have replied that ROS and VET weren't pitting.

What I conclude from this:
Merc have did the best job going to 2014, and they still benefit from that. They were worth nothing in 2010-2013, probably because allt here effort was going in 2014. In 2014 they had a dominant car, so they didn't need to push to win, everythin was easy. So now, when they are pushed it starts to get messy.. The team makes mistakes (like Malaysia) but also the drivers, mainly Lewis, gets nervous.
If he's in front you never here from him, but when there is a threat, or traffic or something he' Always crying. Like "don't speek to me during the corners" etc..
For me this is a sign that they have been spoiled to much, having it easy, and when it's not easy everyone starts to stress and each other off..
Also, when they win dominant etc it's Always "the team did a great job, thanks petronas" blablabla, but when something isn't 100% then the atmosphere is bad in the team..

[ALO]

Indeed, but ofcourse the team could have replied that ROS and VET weren't pitting.

What I conclude from this:
Merc have did the best job going to 2014, and they still benefit from that. They were worth nothing in 2010-2013, probably because allt here effort was going in 2014. In 2014 they had a dominant car, so they didn't need to push to win, everythin was easy. So now, when they are pushed it starts to get messy.. The team makes mistakes (like Malaysia) but also the drivers, mainly Lewis, gets nervous.
If he's in front you never here from him, but when there is a threat, or traffic or something he' Always crying. Like "don't speek to me during the corners" etc..
For me this is a sign that they have been spoiled to much, having it easy, and when it's not easy everyone starts to stress and each other off..
Also, when they win dominant etc it's Always "the team did a great job, thanks petronas" blablabla, but when something isn't 100% then the atmosphere is bad in the team..

yeah I definitely see cracks in the Armour for sure ;-)

[TigerKing]

the truth comes out HAM asked to be pitted himself the team was not advising him to do this, he was acting like it was their decision

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2015/5/Race_edit__Monaco_%2715.html

The quote should be "I've lost this race haven't I? [Its my fault we lost but I'm gonna blame you guys]" -HAM

[ALO]

The quote should be "I've lost this race haven't I? [Its my fault we lost but I'm gonna blame you guys]" -HAM

exactly my thoughts

[F1NAC]

The quote should be "I've lost this race haven't I? [Its my fault we lost but I'm gonna blame you guys]" -HAM

yeah but still team should told him that they wont pit Rosberg..

[GreenTree]

yeah but still team should told him that they wont pit Rosberg..
Why should team be telling what Rosberg may or may not do? That's handicapping Rosberg who is strategising his own race.

Hamilton asking to pit is his own action, overruling the team as well. Giving away vital information about your competitors strategy over radio is banned in F1, especially stuff involving your own 2 drivers must fall under the new guidelines.

I guess Mercedes could have been penalised if they gave away Rosbergs strategy to Hamilton over the radio. A driver must drive his race unaided with rivals information. That's what I figured when FIA put out the rules regarding radio.

[F1NAC]

Why should team be telling what Rosberg may or may not do? That's handicapping Rosberg who is strategising his own race.

Hamilton asking to pit is his own action, overruling the team as well. Giving away vital information about your competitors strategy over radio is banned in F1, especially stuff involving your own 2 drivers must fall under the new guidelines.

I guess Mercedes could have been penalised if they gave away Rosbergs strategy to Hamilton over the radio. A driver must drive his race unaided with rivals information. That's what I figured when FIA put out the rules regarding radio.

They both have same strategist

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Beautiful placards! :thumb