2012 Monaco GP Thursday and Saturday Free Practice

[Hornet]

It would be a good thing for the team if Massa took the win this weekend. That would put the whole speculation matter to an end.
BTW: Perez said he would turn down an offer for a switch to Ferrari midseason. He wants to finish the season with the team he started it with he said. He also said the whole thing was largely blown up by the media and that Ferrari will never end Felipe's contract prematurely.

Just a hunch, but I think Ferrari couldn't care less what others are saying. The world title is the only thing Ferrari cares about.

Everyone knows Ferrari isn't going to change their drivers mid season. Not sure what the big deal is. Massa's speculation is nothing new. Its something that happens every year for past decades and will happen again and again in the future. Media always speculate stuff. Its no big deal.

[anupa2k]

McLaren doesn't look THAT strong but u can never cound them out .. so far it looks like a Renault/Ferrari battle and Alonso won't give up easily when he can sniff pole The only worry is if we are as good on the super softs as we were on softs!
Let's hope for a dry qualifying, don't want the rain to spoil it for us when we're on form ...

Exactly...lets have a dry race and have a real racing....

[sav_pap]

Our last win in Monaco was 11 years before in 2001 with MSC??

[Alonsomaniac]

Just a hunch, but I think Ferrari couldn't care less what others are saying. The world title is the only thing Ferrari cares about.

Everyone knows Ferrari isn't going to change their drivers mid season. Not sure what the big deal is. Massa's speculation is nothing new. Its something that happens every year for past decades and will happen again and again in the future. Media always speculate stuff. Its no big deal.

I agree that Ferrari probably doesn't care, but I also think all that blabla and questions asked could rather be annoying and distracting. If you always have to explain and answer questions about something that in reality is no big deal to you , you will get fed up with it at one point.
Even Perez was now asked about it, and he gave the only right answer.
That is what I meant to say, not that it would keep Felipe in the team because we all know he will stay anyway.

[Alonsomaniac]

Just a hunch, but I think Ferrari couldn't care less what others are saying. The world title is the only thing Ferrari cares about.

Everyone knows Ferrari isn't going to change their drivers mid season. Not sure what the big deal is. Massa's speculation is nothing new. Its something that happens every year for past decades and will happen again and again in the future. Media always speculate stuff. Its no big deal.

I agree that Ferrari probably doesn't care, but I also think all that blabla and questions asked could rather be annoying and distracting. If you always have to explain and answer questions about something that in reality is no big deal to you , you will get fed up with it at one point.
Even Perez was now asked about it, and he gave the only right answer.
That is what I meant to say, not that it would keep Felipe in the team because we all know he will stay anyway.

[Alonsomaniac]

Hm...one answer was enough. Sorry.

[Ferrarichamp]

Our last win in Monaco was 11 years before in 2001 with MSC??

yep, Monte Carlo is a bad track for us I'm afraid.

[sav_pap]

Greig, is this going to be another weekend without TSN beting?

[Alessandra]

don't you have some ironing to do!

I will not pander to your perverted desire to discuss ironing on this site.

Talk to your doctor.

[ClaudiuCojo]

I think Lotus and McLaren are still a little bit better than us in Monaco but here we could realistically be, for the first time this year, the 3-rd best team(with both drivers) which would be very good.
Now if Alonso's talent will compensate for that and manage a good qualy that's another story, but realistically I don't think we'll get pole and a podium would be a realistic target for Alonso with maybe Massa getting a top 5-6 result.

[ClaudiuCojo]

BTW a podium for Alonso would be a great result for him, a win would be fantastic but I'm keeping my expectation in check for now.

[giodap]

i disagree, monaco is one of the only tracks where the driver can make that little bit more of a difference for that special lap in qualifying. i expect the best drivers to be fighting for pole. and given alonso's tremendous ability, i think he will not be that far away. also, with no real long straights here, our top end speed problems can be disguised. be optimistic, were looking GOOD!!! FORZA FERRARI

[Stormsearcher]

BTW a podium for Alonso would be a great result for him, a win would be fantastic but I'm keeping my expectation in check for now.

My sentiments exactly. A podium position would just be great. We wont lose touch with the leaders. Heck, if finger boy doesnt make it there, we might still be leading the championship.

[bonzo]

Exactly...lets have a dry race and have a real racing....

Sat 80% chance of rain
Sun 50% chance rain+thunderstorm
This is the forecast for Monaco on most of weather sites...

[Suzie]

It's been raining in Monaco this evening - for most of the day its been baking hot, though, so I'm thinking it could/should be dry for quali.

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[Crucial_Xtreme]

I think Lotus and McLaren are still a little bit better than us in Monaco but here we could realistically be, for the first time this year, the 3-rd best team(with both drivers) which would be very good.
Now if Alonso's talent will compensate for that and manage a good qualy that's another story, but realistically I don't think we'll get pole and a podium would be a realistic target for Alonso with maybe Massa getting a top 5-6 result.

Agreed, the Lotus & McLaren are better than us right now. Not too much but as Pat said earlier today much of it depends on the driver and how much confidence he has to push the envelope. I think Fernando can get a podium but obviously a big part of his chances will depend on where he qualifies. I'll wait on FP3 before I decide on where Felipe might finish, but the fact he drove well in FP1 & 2 and the fact those two sessions have given him some confidence makes me think Felipe will have the best result of the season in Monaco. How good that result always depends on Quali but we'll get a decent sense in FP3 when we can see how comfortable he is with the car. But I think Felipe is back. I think he's turned a corner. Watch and see. :))

It's been raining in Monaco this evening - for most of the day its been baking hot, though, so I'm thinking it could/should be dry for quali.

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I hope so. Rain could be helpful for the team but I think a dry race is best for all involved.

[Massimo181]

Heard that Vettel would prefer a wet race so he can not be confident with his pace in the dry?!

Hope that we can carry on the great pace we saw from both cars from FP1 & FP2!

[PaulW]

Agreed, the Lotus & McLaren are better than us right now.

I'd only put Lotus ahead of us now, might well be wrong on that but next 2 races should tell us the answer to that. Here's hoping I'm right.



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[Jose-Lorca Fan]

I'd only put Lotus ahead of us now, might well be wrong on that but next 2 races should tell us the answer to that. Here's hoping I'm right.



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I agree with Crucial, Lotus and Mclaren are a threat. Just look at McLaren's qualifying pace and you'll see that sooner or later they are due a win, that is ofc if they keep the advantage. It's been a mix of bad luck and other events which have held them back from taking wins. I think at the moment in qualifying they are the best and on a track like Monaco grid position is very important. I'm going to say this is their best chance for a win if they occupy the first row.

[EL NANO]

yep, Monte Carlo is a bad track for us I'm afraid.

Not for Fernando :)

[Cemz85]

when is fp3 guys?

[Hornet]

when is fp3 guys?

In about 1 hour time.

Its 1 hour later than FP1 time

[Cemz85]

oh ok, thanks.. looking foward to it, is there rain happening for qually, i hope not

[bonzo]

Heard that Vettel would prefer a wet race so he can not be confident with his pace in the dry?!

Hope that we can carry on the great pace we saw from both cars from FP1 & FP2!

Fp3 dry, quali - wet... Hmmmm

[Hornet]

According to Ferrari's twitter 17 minutes ago, its very nice weather there.

@InsideFerrari
The sky is blue, the sun shining: what's better than this for Monaco GP qualifying session?

[bonzo]

According to Ferrari's twitter 17 minutes ago, its very nice weather there.

Saturday

Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 22C. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 km/h shifting to the SSE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 4.6 mm possible.

[Massimo181]

Link for F1:

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[Aruba]

FP3 about to start

[DJTaurus]

I noticed aero paint in alonsos rear wing...

[Pitu]

Rosbeerg on P1 (1:15:159)??? Didn't see that coming!!!!!!!
Felipe on P4 (1:15:879),he is pushing the car very hard.Very good sign for team.
Alonso on P2(1:15:306),i am considering him for pole position today.