2019 MonacoGP: Race

[jgonzalesm6]

So if it's wet, could be anyone's race.

Interesting to see Leclerc "carve" thru the pack. This is his home. He will not hold back.

[nani_s23]

All the best for ferrari team first. Then it’s to drivers.

Don’t make stupid strategies, hope they will be smart this time around

[ferrari1.8t]

So if it's wet, could be anyone's race.

Interesting to see Leclerc "carve" thru the pack. This is his home. He will not hold back.

He said he’s willing to take risks, even if it means crashing.

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/26819309/charles-leclerc-demands-explanation-ferrari-q1-blunder

[jgonzalesm6]

He said he’s willing to take risks, even if it means crashing.

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/26819309/charles-leclerc-demands-explanation-ferrari-q1-blunder

yep

Weather looks good...for now.

[nani_s23]

yep

Weather looks good...for now.

Not looking good for us then if weather is good & track is dry

[jgonzalesm6]

Not looking good for us then if weather is good & track is dry

maybe, I'm gonna focus on Leclerc throughout the race.....seeing that info side bar grid position displayed on TV......more than Seb.

[KimiBot]

Yeah, I am gonna enjoy Leclerc`s overtakes, just hopefully no crash.

[tifosi1993]

Without any chance of rain, this is going to be another boring Mercedes 1-2. Atleast the Rain would've thrown out some uncertainty.

Not sure about our chances today. Even if Vettel gets ahead of Max at the start, I'm sure out genius pitwall will mess up his race somehow. As for Leclerc, I don't see anything higher than P8 today, if he survives the first few laps.

[Lesky]

How can a safety car help us? With maximum luck, whats the best scenario?

[Giallo 550]

Buona Fortuna e Forza Ferrari, Vettel, e Leclerc. They’re going to need it...

[nani_s23]

How can a safety car help us? With maximum luck, whats the best scenario?

SC might help Lec who start on Mediums. But cold track & brakes will be another big task for drivers too.
Any big lock up, then it’s the end.

[Cevertmyhero]

I expect Seb to crash again and Charles to be caught in traffic and get very few to no points.

But

I hope Lewis crashes and Seb gets the win and Charles gets some points. Forza Ferrari!!!

[KimiBot]

Davidson: Man you are so amazing, you are just something special.
Lewis: Yes, it is not easy, but that is how I am.

[chinmay]

Davidson: Man you are so amazing, you are just something special.
Lewis: Yes, it is not easy, but that is how I am.

:lol

[Christopher]

Not sure whether I want it to rain or not.

[jgonzalesm6]

90% chance of rain.

[stefa]

Let's roll the dices....

[FerrariF60]

Let's roll the dices....

yeah, Las Vegas style baby....roll 'em and see what comes up......LOL

[jgonzalesm6]

85 poles for Lewis. 6 more to tie and 7 to lead.

[stefa]

yeah, Las Vegas style baby....roll 'em and see what comes up......LOL
:lol

[stefa]

85 poles for Lewis. 6 more to tie and 7 to lead.

Disaster!!!!

[FerrariF60]

85 poles for Lewis. 6 more to tie and 7 to lead.

hopefully potato head botas will say something about that this season and deny hamster reach and pass our beloved Michael's records

[stefa]

And now... train...

[jgonzalesm6]

Leclerc P13

[ferrari1.8t]

Leclerc P13

At least he’s making this procession a little interesting

[Rishu]

85 poles for Lewis. 6 more to tie and 7 to lead.

Tie with whom? He is first on the list

[stefa]

I don't know what is that "great" about this so called "track"?!?!?

[458 Italia]

Tie with whom? He is first on the list

I think they're confusing hamitlon poles with Michael's race wins.

[Hornet]

Go LEC :-D

[stefa]

WOW!!!!:-E

[jgonzalesm6]

Tie with whom? He is first on the list


I think they're confusing hamitlon poles with Michael's race wins.

That's right...my bad

[tifosi1993]

Race pace looking quite good actually. Vettel pretty much on the same pace as Mercedes

[jgonzalesm6]

Leclerc P12 on lap 8

Lost it and puncture.....

[drax]

Lec \o/

[racingbradley]

Wow wow charles

[stefa]

From hero to zero!!!

[tifosi1993]

I think that's it for Leclerc

[stefa]

OK. Last one to switch off the lights....

[drax]

At least he tries, I like this kid

[Greig]

Love Leclerc more now :-) go for it kid!

[SilverSpeed]

Wow Charles is driving so frustraded, his whole right floor is gone due to much speed with that broken tyre...

Gilles did this also.

[tifosi1993]

At least he tries, I like this kid

Indeed. It's pretty much do or die in Monaco

[Rishu]

Half floor missing on Leclerc’s car

[jgonzalesm6]

Leclercs floor is really damaged.

[tifosi1993]

That's gotta be penalty for Bottas, or Max

[Rob]

Half floor missing on Leclerc’s car

Round here, shouldn't be to much of a punishment, as no fast flowing corners. Yes it all helps with overall downforce, but shouldn't be to bad.

[tifosi1993]

Vettel in P3 :clap

[Rob]

That's gotta be penalty for Bottas, or Max

Should be max, as unsafe release.

[KimiBot]

That's gotta be penalty for Bottas, or Max

Unsafe release RB?

[Rob]

Charles, just go for it and push.

[Greig]

Seb will be up to 2nd when Max gets his penalty

[Warp]

At least Leclerc is trying. As I said before, this race might be iconic. But its snoozefest, if there's not any incidents.

[drax]

“I can push ?” ... go kid, really like the spirit

[jgonzalesm6]

"We think you can push"

Or

"PUSH LIKE A RAGED DEMON!!"

[Schumiklub]

Love Leclerc more now :-) go for it kid!

I admire his talent and courage. He’s the driver we need!


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[stefa]

I like the spirit of CL :-D

FIGHT!!!!

[Rob]

At least Leclerc is trying. As I said before, this race might be iconic. But its snoozefest, if there's not any incidents.

It maybe. But it's watching the drivers on full gas for 78 laps, massive concentration. No way should drop this race.

[stefa]

I admire his talent and courage. He’s the driver we need!


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Yes, importunately we need team and car also!

[Lesky]

Lewis with maxium luck as usual.

[tifosi1993]

So where's the penalty?

[Rob]

Are the stewards investigating the release of max?

[jgonzalesm6]

Are the stewards investigating the release of max?

Nothing yet.

[KimiBot]

good race

[tifosi1993]

That's it for Leclerc. I think they should retire him to protect his engine

[Rob]

So so Gutted for Charles. ��

[jgonzalesm6]

Are the stewards investigating the release of max?

Now being investigated.

[stefa]

Back to snooze fest

[Hornet]

Too much damage to the floor on LEC car, he's probably missing all diffuser downforce

[jgonzalesm6]

It's over for Charles.....dang.

[tifosi1993]

Come on...where's the drive through for Max?

[ferrari1.8t]

Come on...where's the drive through for Max?

Probably figuring out a way to put Bottas back into P2 with the penalty lol

[Rishu]

What a joke, the 5 seconds

[nani_s23]

Vettel in good position .. if max gets penalty & Lewis for another stop

[ferrari1.8t]

Wow, they don’t want Ferrari winning at any cost - 5 second time penalty. Disgusting

[jgonzalesm6]

Max has a 5 sec time penalty.

[Rob]

5 second penalty added on a stop. That's a joke.

[Greig]

Joke

[tifosi1993]

5 seconds time penalty :roll

[Schumiklub]

That penalty is a real joke.


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[chinmay]

Leclerc's inexperience showed. He could've got a few guys in the pits either by undercut or overcut. Lost a few points today by crashing.

[458 Italia]

Being a "fan favourite" you all must've known that was coming no?

[nani_s23]

What a joke, the 5 seconds

Wt 5secs??? Damnnnn

[ferrari1.8t]

FIA protecting golden boy Hamilton at all costs. SEB could have went to the end, Hamilton would have had to stop...we could have had a win. Disgrace

[tifosi1993]

And people say FIFA is corrupt :lol

[chinmay]

5 seconds penalty is fair. After all, it only cost Bottas 1 more pit stop and a lost position or two. Reminds me of Baku 2017 where Vettel did zero damage to Hamilton and was graciously given no penalty.

[stefa]

This is all a charade!

[KimiBot]

Vettel in good position .. if max gets penalty & Lewis for another stop

:thumb

[ferrari1.8t]

You know the penalty is bad when even sky Hamilton fanclub questions it.

[Christopher]

Since when where unsafe releases a 5 second penalty. That's always been a drive through. So now you can hit other cars in the pits and endanger the pit crews and only get a slap on the wrist.

[FerrariF60]

This is all a charade!

more like a parade.....lol

whatever happened to the 90% chance of rain

[KimiBot]

Seb wins this

[FerrariF60]

Since when where unsafe releases a 5 second penalty. That's always been a drive through. So now you can hit other cars in the pits and endanger the pit crews and only get a slap on the wrist.

yeah, totally....5s is just a JOKE.....should have been at LEAST 10s or a drive though

[tifosi1993]

I think Seb should lean back a bit to protect his tyres. Let Max harass Ham, hopefully both of them will destroy their tyres

[Schumiklub]

I hope Max takes out himself and Hamilton with a kamikaze move.


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[jgonzalesm6]

Vettel could win this.

[ferrari1.8t]

This is all a charade!


more like a parade.....lol

whatever happened to the 90% chance of rain

Charade is right...it’s all a fixed, fake soap opera designed to keep the favourites wining. Hamilton and the F1s new love Verstappen

[FerrariF60]

Seb wins this

HOW....please do elaborate....

[totox]

HOW....please do elaborate....

I don't see this hppening unless ham do something stupid, but that never happens

[tifosi1993]

Lap 30

Ham 20.571 36.234 20.636 1:17.441
Max 20.503 36.249 20.662 1:17.414
Vet 20.390 36.134 20.749 1:17.273
Bot 20.584 36.130 20.637 1:17.351

[458 Italia]

Ok so ignore the usual hamilton drama.

[chinmay]

Ham will easily manage till the end. That's what happened in Monaco 2015. Rosberg and Vettel had dinosaur age tyres and Hamilton was on new tyres but couldn't do anything about it. All Vettel must try and do is finish within 5 seconds of Verstappen to grab 2nd place.

[KimiBot]

HOW....please do elaborate....

Ham must pit and Max 5 sec penalty

[jgonzalesm6]

HOW....please do elaborate....

Max pushing Lewis to make another pit stop. Max has a 5sec penalty....Seb wins.

[chinmay]

In Monaco 2016, Lewis did around 65 laps on Ultrasofts so whoever thinks he is pitting again should know one thing that he is not.

[nani_s23]

Ham must pit and Max 5 sec penalty

Max will win this ...!! Because it’s a penalty where it can be added to his lap time after finish

[stefa]

As few of you already mentioned I think this is usual LH drama queen act

[KimiBot]

In Monaco 2016, Lewis did around 65 laps on Ultrasofts so whoever thinks he is pitting again should know one thing that he is not.

we`ll see, Ham`s left front tyre does not look so good, and 43 laps still to go

[FerrariF60]

who said Monaco is a snooze fest ONE STOPPER???

[nani_s23]

Max pushing Lewis to make another pit stop. Max has a 5sec penalty....Seb wins.

Nope... max penalty can be added to the time where he finishes.
It’s a penalty where it’s illogical. Should have been stop n go penalty. Instead they’ve given 5sec

[tifosi1993]

Lap 34

Ham 1:17.625 (20.492, 36.377, 20.806)
Max 1:17.628 (20.502, 36.408, 20.718)
Vet 1:17.723 (20.238, 36.634, 20.851)
Bot 1:17.991 (20.494, 36.663, 20.834)

[458 Italia]

As few of you already mentioned I think this is usual LH drama queen act

I just don't know why he feels the need to do it ALL the time :roll

[Warp]

Pace is really slow. There wont be any pitstop for Lewis..

[totox]

Pace is really slow. There wont be any pitstop for Lewis..

Forty laps, more than a half of the race with that tires. There's no chance

[FerrariF60]

Pace is really slow. There wont be any pitstop for Lewis..

sadly NO.....he can make the car as WIDE as possible driving slow....and he'll win the race as Max won't be able to pass, unless he crashes into him

[stefa]

Pace is really slow. There wont be any pitstop for Lewis..

Max need to push him harder!

[jgonzalesm6]

Nope... max penalty can be added to the time where he finishes.
It’s a penalty where it’s illogical. Should have been stop n go penalty. Instead they’ve given 5sec

But Max has to get 5sec ahead of Seb if added at the end of the race. Currently he's behind Bottas on lap 40.

[nani_s23]

But Max has to get 5sec ahead of Seb.

Do u think max can’t pull on vettel ??? That RB car in race pace is fastest

[tifosi1993]

Lap 39

Ham 1:18.199 (20.589, 36.566, 21.044)
Max 1:17.960 (20.530, 34.412, 21.018)
Vet 1:18.126 (20.436, 36.833, 20.857)
Bot 1:18.084 (20.566, 36.505, 21.013)

[Lesky]

Stupid performance from Leclerc today really. Did a nice overtake, and then just did a stupid one that was IMPOSSIBLE - hit the wall and ruined his chance of finishing like 6th.

And then he ruined everything by going back to the pits too fast and damaging the floor etc.

He should have been smart and gained a few places on pit strategy and taken some points home.

What Leclerc displayed today was just stupidity, a great pass, and then a big mistake by forcing an overtake that COULD not have worked at that time.

I am getting worried about Leclerc being too much of a hot head, thats not good.

Terrible race for him regardless.

I know some people just love him for trying, but being that stupid while trying is nothing but that, stupid.

[nani_s23]

Ferrari engineers reporting to vettel “overheating tyres”... lift n coast is the solution

[tifosi1993]

Lap 44

Ham (20.459, 36.338, 20.777) 1:17.574
Max (20.405, 36.284, 20.829) 1:17.518
Vet (20.307, 36.403, 20.762) 1:17.472
Bot (20.389, 35.927, 20.516) 1:16.832

[jgonzalesm6]

Stupid performance from Leclerc today really. Did a nice overtake, and then just did a stupid one that was IMPOSSIBLE - hit the wall and ruined his chance of finishing like 6th.

And then he ruined everything by going back to the pits too fast and damaging the floor etc.

He should have been smart and gained a few places on pit strategy and taken some points home.

What Leclerc displayed today was just stupidity, a great pass, and then a big mistake by forcing an overtake that COULD not have worked at that time.

I am getting worried about Leclerc being too much of a hot head, thats not good.

Terrible race for him regardless.

He had nothing to lose. He was out of the points anyways. Glad he took the risks. Gutsy moves.

[Greig]

Stupid performance from Leclerc today really. Did a nice overtake, and then just did a stupid one that was IMPOSSIBLE - hit the wall and ruined his chance of finishing like 6th.

And then he ruined everything by going back to the pits too fast and damaging the floor etc.

He should have been smart and gained a few places on pit strategy and taken some points home.

What Leclerc displayed today was just stupidity, a great pass, and then a big mistake by forcing an overtake that COULD not have worked at that time.

I am getting worried about Leclerc being too much of a hot head, thats not good.

Terrible race for him regardless.

I know some people just love him for trying, but being that stupid while trying is nothing but that, stupid.


:rotfl

[Lesky]

He had nothing to lose. He was out of the points anyways. Glad he took the risks. Gutsy moves.

Rubbish. He only need to pass a few more cars with pit stops. Just throwing away points for no gain.

Probably could have stayed out longer than the pack before him and then overtaken some that way.

[stefa]

All this hype is artificial. LH will easily win...

[jgonzalesm6]

Kimi started a Trulli train.

[stefa]

Rubbish. He only need to pass a few more cars with pit stops. Just throwing away points for no gain.
What points?! He was outside of top 10!

[Greig]

Rubbish. He only need to pass a few more cars with pit stops. Just throwing away points for no gain.


:rotfland how will he pass these cars without making some risky moves????

[tifosi1993]

Stupid performance from Leclerc today really. Did a nice overtake, and then just did a stupid one that was IMPOSSIBLE - hit the wall and ruined his chance of finishing like 6th.

And then he ruined everything by going back to the pits too fast and damaging the floor etc.

He should have been smart and gained a few places on pit strategy and taken some points home.

What Leclerc displayed today was just stupidity, a great pass, and then a big mistake by forcing an overtake that COULD not have worked at that time.

I am getting worried about Leclerc being too much of a hot head, thats not good.

Terrible race for him regardless.

I know some people just love him for trying, but being that stupid while trying is nothing but that, stupid.

You should blame Ferrari's stupidity. Leclerc started from P16 because of Ferrari's boneheaded pit call, he had nothing to lose today.

[nani_s23]

You should blame Ferrari's stupidity. Leclerc started from P16 because of Ferrari's boneheaded pit call, he had nothing to lose today.

Yup...!!

[458 Italia]

Oh give it a rest ham.

[Warp]

Rubbish. He only need to pass a few more cars with pit stops. Just throwing away points for no gain.

Probably could have stayed out longer than the pack before him and then overtaken some that way.

Blame Ferrari for that. They threw points yesterday.


All this hype is artificial. LH will easily win...

First car can dictate the pace. Except if the tyres falls off completely, LH will win this.

[nani_s23]

Actually that was a great move by Lec on Gros..!!
But similar move on Hulk where hulk didn’t give him space.
It’s all about understanding each other on certain moves. Hulk is not the guy to give up his position

[tifosi1993]

Incoming Max torpedo

[Lesky]

:rotfland how will he pass these cars without making some risky moves????

He was 2 places from the points. The Ferrari would surely have been able to make some places during pitstop with how much faster we are than the midpack?

There could have been rain and all kinds of action. Ricciardo was holding up the field. A 6th place was definitely possible.

The overtake he tried was doomed to fail, either he should have waited until he got a better look, or saved tyres until he got free air in front.

Ruining the car by making a kamikaze move was not smart.

[FerrariF60]

Incoming Max torpedo

:pray:pray

[stefa]

At least it wont be 6th consecutive Mercedes 1-2

[KimiBot]

At least it wont be 6th consecutive Mercedes 1-2

:thumb

[Greig]

He was 2 places from the points. The Ferrari would not have been able to make some places during pitstop with how much faster we are than the midpack?

There could have been rain and all kinds of action. Ricciardo was holding up the field. A 6th place was definitely possible.

There has been no rain as yet or no all kinds of action so rather pointless to say. He had to overtake due to our mistake yesterday so it was always going to be risky. Maybe he should have just drove behind others without trying to overtake...

[ferrari1.8t]

Why is Vettel letting the gap get so big? Over 2 seconds now

[FerrariF60]

At least it wont be 6th consecutive Mercedes 1-2

true that....but i'm worried it will be back to Merc 1-2 when i'll go to Montreal in two weeks....:(

[FerrariF60]

Why is Vettel letting the gap get so big? Over 2 seconds now

waiting for a crash Max will cause with Lewis

[jgonzalesm6]

At least it wont be 6th consecutive Mercedes 1-2

True that.

RedBull creeping up on the WCC points should both RB finish in the top 6.

[chinmay]

Why is Vettel letting the gap get so big? Over 2 seconds now

No need to damage tyres, all Vettel needs to do is bring car home within 5 seconds of Verstappen.

[Lesky]

There has been no rain as yet or no all kinds of action so rather pointless to say. He had to overtake due to our mistake yesterday so it was always going to be risky. Maybe he should have just drove behind others without trying to overtake...

Idiotic argument, Charles DID NOT KNOW it would not rain when he made that kamikaze attempt. If waiting in place 12 saving tires to be able stay out and push when others pitted, then that would have been better to ensure Ferrari got some points. The Ferrari are several seconds quicker than the midfields cars per lap. Either way the move that ended his race was stupid, since it was impossible to pull off = Leclerc misjudged the situation while being greedy. If Verstappen had done that, he would be called a joke and an idiot.

Considering RIC was holding up the pack, there was no immediate rush, the top 5 were gone already anyways.

[tifosi1993]

Why is Vettel letting the gap get so big? Over 2 seconds now

Looking after the tyres. Still 23 more laps left, no point overheating them now

[ferrari1.8t]

Lewis being honest for once, or acting again so his win will be “godlike - against all odds”?

[stefa]

SV tires looks like new

[Greig]

Idiotic argument, Charles DID NOT KNOW it would not rain when he made that kamikaze attempt. If waiting in place 12 saving tires to be able stay out and push when others pitted, then that would have been better to ensure Ferrari got some points. The Ferrari are several seconds quicker than the midfields cars per lap.

hahaha he drives the race not to what might happen, he had to overtake simple enough to understand even for you.

[FerrariF60]

SV tyes looks like new

and what good is that for him??? he needs to push

[chinmay]

Lewis being honest for once, or acting again so his win will be “godlike - against all odds”?

After race, he will say "it was so hard out there, I poured my soul into preserving those tyres, surely one of my greatest tyre saving performances ever."

[chinmay]

and what good is that for him??? he needs to push

push and go where?

[ferrari1.8t]

After race, he will say "it was so hard out there, I poured my soul into preserving those tyres, surely one of my greatest tyre saving performances ever."

I hope Max pushes him into a mistake

[Lesky]

hahaha he drives the race not to what might happen, he had to overtake simple enough to understand even for you.

Either way the move that ended his race was stupid, since it was impossible to pull off = Leclerc misjudged the situation while being greedy. If Verstappen had done that, he would be called a joke and an idiot.

Considering RIC was holding up the pack, there was no immediate rush, the top 5 were gone already anyways. But alright, to crash was better than to be left in the race fighting for points, thats your opinion and its fine.

[stefa]

and what good is that for him??? he needs to push

Just saying....

[stefa]

Drama queen in his fullest!

[KimiBot]

Ham sliding and 20 laps to go

[jgonzalesm6]

Lewis whining on team radio.

[Warp]

and what good is that for him??? he needs to push

Push for what exactly? To stuck behind Max and overheat the tyres ?

[Greig]

. Either way the move that ended his race was stupid, since it was impossible to pull off = Leclerc misjudged the situation while being greedy. If Verstappen had done that, he would be called a joke and an idiot.

Considering RIC was holding up the pack, there was no immediate rush, the top 5 were gone already anyways.

Considering he done the same move already then only a idiot would say it was impossible.....

[ferrari1.8t]

Hamilton setting the scene “we need to hope for a miracle” - just shut up man, Jesus

[tifosi1993]

Oh shut up Hamilton. If you want to pit then pit, nobody cares about your constant whining

[ferrari1.8t]

Oh shut up Hamilton. If you want to pit then pit, nobody cares about your constant whining

X1000000. What’s worse is the FIA broadcasting all of his radio messages....no one cares

[jgonzalesm6]

Lewis getting motivational speech from James A.:lol

[tifosi1993]

Gasly is going for the FL

[nani_s23]

Guys, real action begins when Lewis doesn’t pit. Where mad max will try everything n attack at the end of laps. Because if he doesn’t do so. He will be 4th place.
There’s still chance of everything in the race.

[chinmay]

Lewis getting motivational speech from James A.:lol

That was James Vowles.

[tifosi1993]

Lewis getting motivational speech from James A.:lol

James V. :-)

[ferrari1.8t]

Lewis getting motivational speech from James A.:lol

I really hope he blows a tyre..I can’t bear to hear his speech after he wins, nor the headlines.

[stefa]

Nothing will happen....

[KimiBot]

I really hope he blows a tyre..I can’t bear to hear his speech after he wins, nor the headlines.

:thumb

[karthikn.1011]

Throw this race out of the calendar please...an absolute borefest ..utter waste of time and energy for the cars and driver's on this track

[stefa]

Throw this race out of the calendar please...an absolute borefest ..utter waste of time and energy for the cars and driver's on this track

:clap

[tifosi1993]

I really hope he blows a tyre..I can’t bear to hear his speech after he wins, nor the headlines.

+ ∞

[tifosi1993]

Incoming Bottas FL

[Schumiklub]

And if Hamilton wins he’ll be the king of everything. Sky F1 will pee their pants.


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[jgonzalesm6]

That was James Vowles.


James V. :-)

Thnks.

[racingbradley]

Stupid performance from Leclerc today really. Did a nice overtake, and then just did a stupid one that was IMPOSSIBLE - hit the wall and ruined his chance of finishing like 6th.

And then he ruined everything by going back to the pits too fast and damaging the floor etc.

He should have been smart and gained a few places on pit strategy and taken some points home.

What Leclerc displayed today was just stupidity, a great pass, and then a big mistake by forcing an overtake that COULD not have worked at that time.

I am getting worried about Leclerc being too much of a hot head, thats not good.

Terrible race for him regardless.

I know some people just love him for trying, but being that stupid while trying is nothing but that, stupid.

We would never have said that about Gilles

[stefa]

Can anyone explain to me, what is so special about this so called "track"? We are looking at the same cars in same place for more than 60 laps and nothing happens!!!!

[FerrariF60]

Can anyone explain to me, what is so special about this so called "track"? We are looking at the same cars in same place for more than 60 laps and nothing happens!!!!

just a parade mate, that's all

[KimiBot]

10 laps

[ferrari1.8t]

Sky already starting to drool over hams performance. Disgrace

Vettel hasn’t put a turn wrong today...amazing performance

[jgonzalesm6]

Next up.....Beiber on team radio to Lewis.:-D

[tifosi1993]

Can anyone explain to me, what is so special about this so called "track"? We are looking at the same cars in same place for more than 60 laps and nothing happens!!!!

History, tradition and some other stuffs that doesn't contribute to great racing.

[chinmay]

Can anyone explain to me, what is so special about this so called "track"? We are looking at the same cars in same place for more than 60 laps and nothing happens!!!!

Some drivers like to win here.

[Lesky]

If Hamilton wins this it just shows how DOMINANT the mercedes car is.

[stefa]

History, tradition and some other stuffs that doesn't contribute to great racing.

Exactly... In other words nothing!

[stefa]

If Hamilton wins this it just shows how DOMINANT the mercedes car is.

No! It just shows how stupid this Monaco race is!

[FerrariF60]

No! It just shows how stupid this Monaco race is!

yup agree

[jgonzalesm6]

Can anyone explain to me, what is so special about this so called "track"? We are looking at the same cars in same place for more than 60 laps and nothing happens!!!!

Yep, it's a procession race for the front 4 or 6. Mid-field is good.

It's more about history really.

[ferrari1.8t]

Oh Crofty, the love you have for Hamilton is astounding.

[KimiBot]

Max is doing a great job

[stefa]

If they have fuel they could drive like this for another 78 laps

[ferrari1.8t]

Max is doing a great job

Amazing job...pushing Ham and keeping him honest.

[Greig]

:-ZZ:-ZZ:-ZZ:-ZZ:-ZZ

[jgonzalesm6]

Sebs having a great race.

[F2003GA]

The mechanical grip from mercs at turn "le portier" is outstanding

[Greig]

How did they both survive that without at least a puncture

[stefa]

Just one attack for 70 laps!??!!?

[ferrari1.8t]

How did they both survive that without at least a puncture

Thinking the same thing...Hamilton sold his soul years ago. Luckiest driver in the world

[bondilad]

If they have fuel they could drive like this for another 78 laps

:rotfl

[Giallo 550]

How did they both survive that without at least a puncture

That’s what I want to know.

[stefa]

How did they both survive that without at least a puncture

Amazing. If it was Ferrari I could bet it would be destroyed :-)

[tifosi1993]

How did they both survive that without at least a puncture

Luck

[tifosi1993]

At last it has ended. P2 for Seb, good job. :clap

[KimiBot]

At last it ended. P2 for Seb, good job. :clap

Much better than expected

[Giallo 550]

Amazing. If it was Ferrari I could bet it would be destroyed :-)

I was just saying the Ferrari would have exploded on contact. :lol

[Hornet]

I'm glad we finish P2

What a boring track though

[jgonzalesm6]

At least Max tried for the lunge.

[Lesky]

How did they both survive that without at least a puncture

Its the 6th incident in a row Hamilton is involved during last season and this season and by miracle he has not been required to pit once for damage.

[Giallo 550]

On a more positive note, maybe our car isn’t so blowful?

[Lesky]

The tires last too long, it makes the races much more boring. FAIL!

[FerrariF60]

at least it's NOT another Merc 1-2.......

but on a normal track, i'm sure it would have been another 1-2 for them.......like the one i'm going to in TWO weeks....SO NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO IT......but i bought my tickets ( in Feb 2018) before i knew how BAD TEH SF90 WOULD BE THIS YEAR......oh well, Montreal is always fun to party.....

[tifosi1993]

I'm glad we finish P2

What a boring track though

Yup, !@#$ the sentimental , this is a horrible track.

[Christopher]

Would have taken 2nd before the weekend started. Good drive by Seb and great strategy by the team

[Lesky]

Would have taken 2nd before the weekend started. Good drive by Seb and great strategy by the team

What was great? Without Red Bulls unsafe release he would have finished 4th.

[FerrariF60]

What was great? Without Red Bulls unsafe release he would have finished 4th.

exactly......nothing so special
we got lucky from the blunder red bull did in teh pit lane by unsafe release.....otherwise we'd never been on the podium today

red bull outschooled us with Max beating us in Quali yesterday when it really counted....

our car is so MEDIOCRE this year....

[512 TR]

At least Ferrari split the Mercs thanks to the idiots on the RBR pit crew. Finally not another Merc 1-2. Seb did really well with car and tyre management. Charles was put in an impossible position by the pitwall yesterday. At least he tried to do something about it. But in the end that's another mistake by him. Lewis most likely sealed another WDC today.

[Ferrarichamp]

21 first/second finishes for Mercedes this year? who said that?

[KimiBot]

At least Ferrari split the Mercs thanks to the idiots on the RBR pit crew.

:rotfl

[F430]

Lets thanks Jocko
For the race strategy
Lol


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[chinmay]

All Leclerc needed to do yesterday was watch Vettel's race from Monaco 2017. Seb qualified behind Kimi but was in constant touch with him for 32 laps. And once Kimi pitted, unleashed his superior pace and overcut him and gained that crucial position. Leclerc on the other hand was behind the cars which were around 2 seconds slower than him, I reckon he could've finished around P8 if he showed a little bit more patience.

[Warp]

On a more positive note, maybe our car isn’t so blowful?

I'm sorry for saying that. But our car isn't so good. Sector 2 and 3 are terrible.


7622

On the latest lap Rusell was 0.1 quicker than Hamilton. LH with tyres would probably finish 30 seconds ahead of Ferrari.

[Greig]

All Leclerc needed to do yesterday was watch Vettel's race from Monaco 2017. Seb qualified behind Kimi but was in constant touch with him for 32 laps. And once Kimi pitted, unleashed his superior pace and overcut him and gained that crucial position. Leclerc on the other hand was behind the cars which were around 2 seconds slower than him, I reckon he could've finished around P8 if he showed a little bit more patience.

LOL hardly the same

[wisepie]

Grateful to Seb for managing to bring the car home in P2, more than I expected today and Charles may have been a bit impatient and ambitious with Hulk but bless him for trying. I always said we shouldn't downplay the threat from Honda-powered cars once they got their act together and it's coming true now, I hope to God that Montreal may suit us better but I'm not holding my breath. HAM has all the luck in the world and still makes out he's struggling, give it a rest man. Would have been so much better if Charles had been given the chance to be up front where he belongs, the team need to give the drivers totally equal status from now on if they have any sense.:roll

[chinmay]

LOL hardly the same

It's the same, only positions were different. And Leclerc had quite a big advantage as well over the drivers right in front of him. But he was already preoccupied with what he said yesterday, he will go all out - either overtake will work or he will crash. Yesterday team made a mistake and that got the better of Leclerc today. But I guess that comes with experience. Today will be a good lesson for him and he will come back stronger.

[Noquarter]

Are there any chances for a good result in Canada? Unless the new Mercedes engine specification is going to be a huge improvement.

[Greig]

It's the same, only positions were different. And Leclerc had quite a big advantage as well over the drivers right in front of him. But he was already preoccupied with what he said yesterday, he will go all out - either overtake will work or he will crash. Yesterday team made a mistake and that got the better of Leclerc today. But I guess that comes with experience. Today will be a good lesson for him and he will come back stronger.

No not close to being the same, 2nd behind your own team mate who will probably be told to move anyway is not the same as running at the back no matter what you try and say :-)

[Christopher]

No not close to being the same, 2nd behind your own team mate who will probably be told to move anyway is not the same as running at the back no matter what you try and say :-)

Hamiltons race in 2017 would probably be a more accurate comparison when he jumped up from 14th to 7th just by overcutting the midfield cars. Its just down to a lack of experience. Charles reminded me of Max a few seasons ago very exciting to watch but a little bit to aggressive.

[Greig]

Hamiltons race in 2017 would probably be a more accurate comparison when he jumped up from 14th to 7th just by overcutting the midfield cars. Its just down to a lack of experience. Charles reminded me of Max a few seasons ago very exciting to watch but a little bit to aggressive.

Grid is much closer now than 2014 so again not really the same.

[Lesky]

Hamiltons race in 2017 would probably be a more accurate comparison when he jumped up from 14th to 7th just by overcutting the midfield cars. Its just down to a lack of experience. Charles reminded me of Max a few seasons ago very exciting to watch but a little bit to aggressive.

Exactly. No need to go banzai like Charles did. The overtake he took himself out with WAS IMPOSSIBLE to make stick. You have to be realistic. Charles just showed impatience and was dumb. Hopefully he will learn from it.

Ricciardo was holding the field up from 6th and below, so Charles should have been more patient. Top 5 was out of reach anyways. I dont understand those who praise passing a few backmarkers on the edge of touching them and then stupidly crashing into Hulk, if Mad Max hade done the same driving, everyone would be cursing and mocking him.

Charles showed once again, he lacks the cool mentality of for example Alonso and Hamilton. Which was exactly what I thought he had coming in to this season, but I was wrong.

[Greig]

Exactly. No need to go banzai like Charles did. The overtake he took himself out with WAS IMPOSSIBLE to make stick. You have to be realistic. Charles just showed impatience and was dumb. Hopefully he will learn from it.


Impossible but he done the same move before, yeah that kind of impossible but maybe you missed that....or choose to ignore it just so you can post your dislike of him.

[Lesky]

Impossible but he done the same move before, yeah that kind of impossible but maybe you missed that....or choose to ignore it just so you can post your dislike of him.

His car positioning was not the same on the Hulk attempt. The move was the same, but the car positions were different. Not hard to see. Hulk would had to really get out his way for Leclerc to have a chance to make it, and when he did not, there was no room left and Leclerct was toast.

[Greig]

His car positioning was not the same on the Hulk attempt. The move was the same, but the car positions were different. Not hard to see.

Same move and not impossible as he showed previously. He should off course have just sat behind Hulk and made no move, then stuck behind Kimi then stuck behind whoever and you would be delighted.....

[Lesky]

Same move and not impossible as he showed previously. He should off course have just sat behind Hulk and made no move, then stuck behind Kimi then stuck behind whoever and you would be delighted.....

Utter nonsense. The overtake move itself was not impossible, but IN THAT INSTANCE he was not close enough to make it, thats it. Maybe on the next lap he could have been or 5 laps later. Anyway, completely useless to ever debate anything with you, I have not seen you admit you were wrong once in 13 years....sighs...

[nani_s23]

Everyone considering what Charles did was wrong.
But to me it isn’t. Firstly it was great move on gros. At the same time gros didn’t close the door.
On the 2nd attempt, it was against hulk. Who never gives position easily, at one point he would have waited for another lap to lunge with late break. But I can understand Charles position, he wants to deliver n show case himself.

ATM, he needs to stay calm n focused time will come for him. He’s been too emotional & showing it out.

Regarding vettel, he did good job. Delivered the maximum, he had tyre overheating problem on his car but managed it well.
I would take this result considering our car is 3rd fastest.

Max drove well, kept pressure on Ham. Those were good moves from him, if it did paid off then would have been stunner.
But what he did in pit wall is horrible. He needs to understand that you can’t win by doing such things.

[Greig]

Utter nonsense. The overtake move itself was not impossible, but IN THAT INSTANCE he was not close enough to make it, thats it. Maybe on the next lap he could have been or 5 laps later. Anyway, completely useless to ever debate anything with you, I have not seen you admit you were wrong once in 13 years....sighs...

Yeah much better to wait and wait and wait and still be waiting to make a move round a track like this because those chances come along so often.....

[racingbradley]

Charles showed once again, he lacks the cool mentality of for example Alonso and Hamilton. Which was exactly what I thought he had coming in to this season, but I was wrong.
I agree that Charles shows qualities of Mad Max when he first entered F1. He was hailed as the new golden boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would rather see a driver who is passionate and quick rather than one who just sits there and drivers around.
True he will make mistakes but these will help to character build and fashion him into the wonderful champion that I know he will be one day. :-D
Just look at how Max has developed. :-)

[Lesky]

I agree that Charles shows qualities of Mad Max when he first entered F1. He was hailed as the new golden boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would rather see a driver who is passionate and quick rather than one who just sits there and drivers around.


Well, you could do it like Alonso and Hamilton - they drive with passion but also keeps it smart. You dont need to be stupid to have passion. Alonso was that smart already when driving for Renault. The driving Charles showed today was kind of like what Schumacher would have done, and thats not a good thing because Schumacher never learned to drive as smart as for example Alonso. Time will tell if Charles can learn and become just as smart as Alonso. Thats what it takes to have a chance of beating Hamilton. You cant gift away points by being too greedy and force things too hard.

I guess I am just sad Charles is not the immediate saviour he was painted to be, and thats whats needed for Ferrari to even have a slight chance for the title.

I wish Charles would have been with Ferrari last year, as he would have more races to learn. I am not confident he can learn enough to challenge for the title next year.

[SilverSpeed]

After the 2018 US GP now the

NEOW:

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[racingbradley]

. The driving Charles showed today was kind of like what Schumacher would have done, and thats not a good thing because Schumacher never learned to drive as smart as for example Alonso.
I wish Charles would have been with Ferrari last year, as he would have more races to learn. I am not confident he can learn enough to challenge for the title next year.

Hmm
I hope he's the next Schumacher goodness we could do with one after 11 and most probably 12 barren years!!!! :-s
Schumacher gave us 5 WDCs and helped to make Ferrari the envy of the grid and what did Alonso do????
No there's no need telling me he nearly did.................................

[stefa]

Hmm
I hope he's the next Schumacher goodness we could do with one after 11 and most probably 12 barren years!!!! :-s
Schumacher gave us 5 WDCs and helped to make Ferrari the envy of the grid and what did Alonso do????
No there's no need telling me he nearly did.................................

:thumb :clap

[Giallo 550]

I’m laughing at all of you criticizing a Ferrari driver who drove with some fire when there are MUCH bigger issues with the team.

[Brembo]

I agree that Charles shows qualities of Mad Max when he first entered F1. He was hailed as the new golden boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would rather see a driver who is passionate and quick rather than one who just sits there and drivers around.
True he will make mistakes but these will help to character build and fashion him into the wonderful champion that I know he will be one day. :-D
Just look at how Max has developed. :-)

No truer words were ever spoken!!!

[paolo lalli]

Charles will be a world champion before max.

[Brembo]

Max got Seb 2nd. place on the podium! There was no need to move Charles over!!:rotfl Sad to see Charles watching the Monaco race instead of being in it.

[jgonzalesm6]

In Monaco 2016, Lewis did around 65 laps on Ultrasofts so whoever thinks he is pitting again should know one thing that he is not.

That was a wet race initially. Are you sure about that??? (65 laps on the Ultrasoft)

[jgonzalesm6]

You should blame Ferrari's stupidity. Leclerc started from P16 because of Ferrari's boneheaded pit call, he had nothing to lose today.

Yes to a certain degree. The whole weigh bridge-Jock Clear debacle was 50% at fault of not sending Leclerc out.

Had Leclerc posted sub 1:11's (because he did lock-up on a lap & he's posted them before prior to qualj) instead of posting sub 1:12's then he would have gotten into Q1 BEFORE the weigh bridge - Jock Clear debacle.

I give it 50/50 on both parties.

Anyways, Binotto took blame for everything.

[chinmay]

That was a wet race initially. Are you sure about that??? (65 laps on the Ultrasoft)

I just checked, turns out he did 47 laps on Ultrasofts.

[Stormsearcher]

As usual, the race was a snooze fest. The only thing that kept me watching was the chance of rain.
I really feel for Charles. The team screwed up his start position and after that he got impatient. But i can understand his point of view. There was not much to be gained by waiting for others to drop out or a safety car or rain or whatever. I liked it that he took the bull by the horns and went for it. Maybe the move on hulk was a bit optimistic considering hulk doesnt play too nice when challenged (thank god it wasnt kmag, he would have totalled our car)
Charles will learn from these experiences. But if he has to keep the faith, the team needs to stop screwing with him. That would be critical.

Think Hamilton did a splendid job. So did max. And for a change Seb played the waiting game to collect 2nd.
Am beginning to think even WCC is out of reach now. But lets see what happens.