2012 Monaco GP Thursday and Saturday Free Practice

**medeni73** · 24th May 2012, 10:53

Does someone know what was last S1 time from Fernando before interruption?

**Rishu** · 24th May 2012, 10:54

Rain is scheduled for Saturday, I don't know if we want it though...

**Hornet** · 24th May 2012, 10:55

I really don't want it to rain if we have the pace. We need Alonso in front of the other WDC rivals like Lewis and Vettel, especially if it looks like Red Bull seems to have a challenge this weekend.

**scuderiafan** · 24th May 2012, 11:06

Wow Ferrari was on it today. Consistent purples I like

I can't believe how bad RedBull are doing right now. Early days but only the one in the top 10, and 9th for that matter?
Not complaining. Funny how everyone has stopped proclaiming newey as god, and whatever he says as gospel.

**Chicane** · 24th May 2012, 11:06

Were good with the wets..so no prob if it rain have you forgot malaysia?

**scuderiafan** · 24th May 2012, 11:10

Originally Posted by medeni73

Does someone know what was last S1 time from Fernando before interruption?

19.8 seconds.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/99798

**wacc** · 24th May 2012, 11:11

Originally Posted by medeni73

Does someone know what was last S1 time from Fernando before interruption?

19.7 IIRC

**scuderiafan** · 24th May 2012, 11:30

Sector times. Purple in S1 and 2.
http://en.mclarenf-1.com/index.php?p...869&s=7079&p=3

Lap Charts.
http://en.mclarenf-1.com/index.php?p...&s=7079&graf=3

T van R · 24th May 2012, 11:47

Originally Posted by Rishu

Rain is scheduled for Saturday, I don't know if we want it though...

I think it is better not to rain.

**Greig** · 24th May 2012, 11:49

Originally Posted by scuderiafan

I can't believe how bad RedBull are doing right now. Early days but only the one in the top 10, and 9th for that matter?
Not complaining. Funny how everyone has stopped proclaiming newey as god, and whatever he says as gospel.

They lead the WCC and the WDC? It's been an hour and half of a long weekend, maybe a bit early to proclaim them as also rans

**sav_pap** · 24th May 2012, 11:50

If our package is competitive and we're in shape I see no reason to call for rain.

**sav_pap** · 24th May 2012, 11:51

Dry for me!!

**theforce** · 24th May 2012, 11:52

That feeling when you forgot P1 was on today and while browsing the news you see, "Alonso lays down Monaco marker", Priceless

**theforce** · 24th May 2012, 11:54

Rain or not, these street circuits are Alonso's playground. I'm sure a streetfighter like Alonso wouldn't mind putting on some rain shoes and dancing in the puddles!

**Alessandra** · 24th May 2012, 11:56

Originally Posted by alex1s

Remind me why its on Thursday and not Friday here in Monaco ??

Because they have market day on Friday! (or so I read). Monaco has its priorities sorted

I understand that many of the teams are quite happy to have Friday 'off' so that they can work on the cars before P3 / quali with a bit less stress.

I know we mustn't read too much into practice times because we've no idea of of fuel levels etc., but it's stil great to see our lads up there. And, as Jerome Ambrosio says, (Sky) " If you're up there (during practice) it's always something good". Yep!!

**Greig** · 24th May 2012, 12:01

They run the GP2 on Friday's don't they I guess it just limits the disruption to the locals.

**scuderiafan** · 24th May 2012, 12:12

Originally Posted by Greig

They lead the WCC and the WDC? It's been an hour and half of a long weekend, maybe a bit early to proclaim them as also rans

I guess, but their pace has only really been race winning in Melbourne and Bahrain, where even then Lotus and McLaren looked faster. I guess you are right not count them out, but it is not looking great for their pace so far in Europe.

I can't and say I'm not enjoying this though.

**theforce** · 24th May 2012, 12:14

hmmm, not sure how valid this is but I read that because of the road barriers you can't access outside the 'F1 Zone' and they have Friday off to bring in supplies, food etc before they close it for sat and sun.

**ClaudiuCojo** · 24th May 2012, 12:15

I think we should be okay even with rain as long as we get a good Qualy position.
I have every bit of confidence in Alonso's skillez in the rain

**Cemz85** · 24th May 2012, 12:15

how long till fp2?

**Greig** · 24th May 2012, 12:16

45 mins

**ClaudiuCojo** · 24th May 2012, 12:16

And we were not so slow on Malaysia when it rained if I remember correctly :)

**Cemz85** · 24th May 2012, 12:24

ambient air temperature was about 22c.. I read that its going to be cooler on race day, this will help us and williams..

**Hornet** · 24th May 2012, 12:44

Originally Posted by ClaudiuCojo

And we were not so slow on Malaysia when it rained if I remember correctly :)

Rain in qualifying is a completely different thing. The conditions are changing and the lucky driver will win it, and even the fastest car can end up not passing Q1

While in dry, everything is more normal and predictable. So if we have the pace, its much better to have a normal weekend because we can use that pace, and not depend on luck.

**MRRabbit** · 24th May 2012, 12:46

i heard some years ago the reason for it being thursday and not friday is that the prince of monaco didn't wanna be disturbed in his dinner or something like that, dunno if it's true!

Ferrari looking good so far