[Official] Monaco Grand Prix 2014

[Born Racer]

So, the Monaco action kicks off today. This is a favourite circuit of mine because ironically the tight nature of the track and proximity of the buildings makes it look like one of the fastest and gives you a fantastic appreciation of the challenge of motor racing.

[JeremySmith]

Originally Posted by Born Racer

So, the Monaco action kicks off today. This is a favourite circuit of mine because ironically the tight nature of the track and proximity of the buildings makes it look like one of the fastest and gives you a fantastic appreciation of the challenge of motor racing.

Monaco is also one of my favorite races, it's so tight there is no room to make a mistake !

[Tucky]

With less downforce and so much more torque, I'm going to say this is going to be one of the best Monaco grand prix's for quite a while! Just annoyed I can't watch it live

[bjohnsonsmith]

I always lookforward to the Monaco GP, it's one the classic races and the precursor to a great weekend of motorsport, ending with another classic, the Indy 500.

It will be interesting to see how the new cars perform and maybe we'll be in for a few surprises.

[Born Racer]

If Lewis gets right behind Nico, it'll be very interesting, and possibly if Nico is behind Lewis too.

[djinvicta]

Team Willy should go well here too

[JeremySmith]

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

I always lookforward to the Monaco GP, it's one the classic races and the precursor to a great weekend of motorsport, ending with another classic, the Indy 500.

It will be interesting to see how the new cars perform and maybe we'll be in for a few surprises.

It's an event isn't it, anything can happen and it will!

[Adam43]

It will be boring, no overtaking, slower than GP2 and too quiet. Turn off the telly and do something else instead.

[Razzzor]

Great track to watch and one to look forward, but somehow every year you get to the end and realise it was a hell boring race. You spend most of the time waiting for something to happen, hoping your fav driver will SOMEHOW make a big daring pass, but they never do.

Big weekend though with indy and monaco, gp2 will be good too.
It used to be bigger though, when I was interested in nascar with the horribly long coca cola 600 and the v8 supercars must have, at one point, raced on this weekend as well.

I remember one year watching over 20 hours of car racing in one weekend, being this one.

I really don't know why F1, Indycar and Nascar all schedule one of their biggest races all on the same weekend. Is it a test of ultimate fan dedication?

[JeremySmith]

Originally Posted by Adam43

It will be boring, no overtaking, slower than GP2 and too quiet. Turn off the telly and do something else instead.

The doctor is in the house, and he is right ..

If you don't like it choose another pastime !

[Bononi]

Monaco. Yeah, that's great.

[nobster]

Another get in line and wait for a pitstop race, but every year looking forward to it.

[321Go]

Originally Posted by Adam43

It will be boring, no overtaking, slower than GP2 and too quiet. Turn off the telly and do something else instead.

[JamesH]

Originally Posted by Adam43

It will be boring, no overtaking, slower than GP2 and too quiet. Turn off the telly and do something else instead.

Apart from probably not being slower than GP2,and not caring about the noise, spot on. 2 out of 4 isn't too bad...

It's rarely a race. Almost always a procession.

My prediction....hmmm... RBR may have a chance - less power but better handling. If SV or DR get poll, no-one will be able to overtake.

Same applies to LH and NR if Mercedes have the edge. Whoever gets in front of the other in qualli will probably win.

Hoping I'm wrong, not expecting to be. Monaco is always a bore-fest unless you are a driver.

[Paradise City]

I'm as happy as a clam to watch it. I like the surroundings and the surroundings remind me of when I was youngster watching it too. I don't like the surroundings of any other track - even the glitz of Singapore annoys me - so I'll get a kick out of the scenery there if nothing else. And if it rains, it all kicks off, so it's all good whichever way you look at it.

[wnut]

Originally Posted by Paradise City

I'm as happy as a clam to watch it. I like the surroundings and the surroundings remind me of when I was youngster watching it too. I don't like the surroundings of any other track - even the glitz of Singapore annoys me - so I'll get a kick out of the scenery there if nothing else. And if it rains, it all kicks off, so it's all good whichever way you look at it.

The bit I like about Monaco is: You screw up, you're out!

None of this fly off the circuit drive 2 km on asphalt and rejoin in the same position, really gets on my ...

[JamesH]

Originally Posted by Paradise City

I'm as happy as a clam to watch it. I like the surroundings and the surroundings remind me of when I was youngster watching it too. I don't like the surroundings of any other track - even the glitz of Singapore annoys me - so I'll get a kick out of the scenery there if nothing else. And if it rains, it all kicks off, so it's all good whichever way you look at it.

Get a recent F1 racing car game. Graphics are very good, and you get to drive as well...

[stripedcat]

This year with the road resurfacing(getting rid of the crowned camber and the rain gulley at Mireabeau) - it makes it a lot less challenging as a track. It feels more like a racetrack than a street circuit.

There is a small chance of rain on Sunday - and it we could get a possibility of one of the Mercedes not finishing on the podium.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Button likes the resurfacing.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/114068

[rwintle]

Well, I'm looking forward to it. Cars through the tunnel always gives me shivers. And I love all the landmarks and the whole party feel to the event.

Besides, I'll never be able to afford to go in person - so TV viewing it is for me. I'd much rather watch a processional at Monaco than a race with a little bit of passing at some generic, purpose-built F1 track.

[Adam43]

The cars looked fun in the damp in practice 2

[321Go]

Cars moving all over the track. Everyone's having a hard time getting up to temperature on both compounds. The second and/or the third lap proving to be the fastest. Qualifying should be interesting with traffic if this is the case. RBR and Ferrari looks to have made some time up on the Merc's.

[canamman]

Very eventful Q1. Tough track on a good weather day.
Poor ol Massa.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Vergne top of Q1, who would have thought.

Really bad luck for Massa being hit by Ericsson like that. Massa gave Ericsson loads of room.

On another note, I can't remember seeing Monaco look so spectacular. An amazing blue sky, an amazing blue sea, with blue stands round the swimming pool complex. Even the pool looks bluer than normal.

[canamman]

Got to admit, missing the tunnel scream.