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Monaco Grand Prix, Monte carlo, May 24-27
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Round 6 - Monaco I Introduction
The Monaco Grand Prix has turned up plenty of surprising results in its long and oft-celebrated history.
The demanding street course has been the sole scene of success for one-time Grand Prix winners Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli, and has shocked the likes of Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, who have all crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix while leading comfortably.
The circuit has, like the cars themselves, evolved greatly over time, but continues to provide unique challenges that can lead to upset results.
Even last year, Sebastian Vettel’s victory came very much against-the-odds following an early race gaff that saw his Red Bull crew fit the wrong tyres to the World Champion’s RB7. On any other track it would have ended Vettel’s chances of victory, but a well-timed Safety Car, some stern blocking and a fortuitous red flag conspired to see the German home.
Fast-forward 12 months and Monaco’s usual ability to add spice to an F1 season may well go unnoticed.
Following five races of fluctuating fortunes for all of the top teams, a true pecking order still has not been established. Seven teams - McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Williams, Lotus and Sauber - have all shown that they have the potential to win races so far this season if the conditions suit them.
It’ll certainly be hard to pick a surprising result this weekend given the lack of concrete expectations. What more drama could Monaco possibly add to such a tumultuous season?
Monaco madness
Stefan BartholomaeuSJournalist, Speedcafe.comEditor, Speedcafe Race Guides
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As Formula 1’s ‘crown jewel’ race, the Monaco Grand Prix does not lack for global attention. Here, Sebatsian Vettel takes questions from the press pack prior to winning last year’s race.
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8 Round 6 - Monaco I Cover Story
After a mixed bag of results across the opening four races, the Spanish Grand Prix was meant to be the one where everything would finally make sense.
A long-time favourite location for testing, the Catalunya circuit’s layout places a major emphasis on aerodynamic performance. Put simply, it’s where the good cars shine and the bad cars slump.
The success of Williams and Pastor Maldonado in the Spanish Grand Prix was as convincing as it was surprising. For a team that hadn’t won a race in eight years and a driver who’d been labelled as little more than a financial asset since he arrived in F1 last year, it was a mighty performance.
The question begging to be answered this weekend in Monaco is whether Venezuela’s only Grand Prix winner can again trouble the front-runners.
While the relative competitiveness of the top teams has fluctuated wildly so far this season, there are several signs that indicate Maldonado will be a genuine contender again in Monaco.
Firstly, Maldonado himself has repeatedly shown a special affinity with the streets of the principality. Having taken two firsts and two seconds from his four GP2 Feature Race starts in Monaco, the street course was the scene of Maldonado’s most impressive performance during his rookie F1 campaign last year.
The then-reigning GP2 champion ran amongst the point scorers for the majority of the day before finding himself the victim of one of Lewis Hamilton’s robust overtaking manoeuvres in the closing stages. Sixth place turned into 18th, but a marker had at least been laid.
Perhaps even more pertinently, the FW34’s strongest sector last time out in Barcelona was the third one, where low-speed mechanical grip and power-down performance really counted. Williams’ switch to Renault engines - which have shone in Monaco over recent years - for 2012 undoubtedly played its part in that.Although unwilling to make bold predictions, Maldonado describes his attitude heading into the weekend as one of confidence.
“Our package is definitely getting better and although we don’t have the quickest car right now, we are improving very quickly,” he says. “I have always liked Monaco and I am certainly full of confidence (ahead of the weekend).”
Williams’ progress hasn’t come overnight. The building blocks for the drought-breaking win were put in place midway through last year, where decisions to change the team’s technical structure, top-end staff and engine supplier were made.
Out went technical director Sam Michael and head of aerodynamics Jon Tomlinson, and in swept Mike Coughlan (technical director), Mark Gillian (operations engineer) and Jason Sommerville (aerodynamics). Coughlan spent the second half of 2011 focussed solely on this year’s car, while Gillian’s role sees him take
responsibility for the trackside operations of the team - effectively removing part of the load normally borne by the technical director.
According to Maldonado, the changes within the team have combined well with improvements in his own driving.
“Our new technical team seem to be making a very positive impact already,” says Maldonado of the rapid progress from 2011, where only five points were scored by the Grove outfit all season.
“I also have more experience now compared to last year and this is certainly helping me. I don’t think there is one single thing that has led us to improve this year, but a number of little changes that when put together have made us more competitive on track.”
And what of the pay-driver slurs? It’s no secret that Maldonado’s rise to the top of the sport has been made possible through sponsorships from his native Venezuela. The large signage spruiking Venezuela’s national oil and gas company PVDSA is evidence of that.
“I am very lucky to have such amazing support from Venezuela,” he says. “The finances I can bring have helped me reach Formula One but also help develop the car and that is crucial in being successful.
“I don’t focus on these comments, preferring to do my talking on the track and do the best job I can for the team. Hopefully my performance in Spain has shown that I have the talent to be one of the best drivers.”
Maldonado heads for Monaco
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11Round 6 - Monaco I Track Details
CIRCuIT De MonaCoTechnical preview with Lotus F1’s trackside operations director Alan Permane
the Car
rear wingWe will have a Monaco-specific ‘big’ rear wing to gain more downforce at the slower overall speeds we see here.
BrakesBrakes are not a big concern. It’s only low speed so you’re not braking significantly as you would from a long straight into a first gear corner, and it’s also a shorter race than most, so wear is not an issue. You need to monitor temperature because there aren’t high speed sections to cool down the brakes and the relentless stop / start nature can compound heat generation.
SuspensionMonaco has the greatest undulations relative to any other circuit, so you need a soft car which allows the tyres to be on the tarmac as much as possible. This means softer roll bars and springs, with the aim of maximising mechanical grip without losing too much aerodynamic grip.
tyresThis will be the first time we see Pirelli’s red-marked supersoft tyre at a race. We’ll also run the soft compound. Tyre wear is very low here, due to the smooth track surface and low speed layout.
front wingFront downforce is very important here and we run maximum front wing with more balance to the front because of the understeer inducing characteristics of the circuit.
engineYou need an engine with very good response. Rather than ultimate power being the goal; drivability is king. You’ll never go slower with more power, but it’s the least power sensitive circuit of the year. The engine also spends a relatively short amount of time at full throttle so the challenge is to deliver torque through the lower rev limits of the engine.
However, as Monaco is a bumpy street track, the engine needs a good limiter setting so it is capable of digesting all the bumps. Fuel consumption also needs to be worked out accurately as the track gets quicker and quicker over the week-end.
the CIrCuIt
turn 1The first corner is very tight and has been the scene of many incidents over the years. The drivers need to keep their wits about them to avoid any drama.
turns 4 & 5The bumpy track between turns four and five means that the drivers need to modify their
line to avoid unsettling their car unduly.
turn 6The slowest corner on the circuit, and of the entire season. Suspension and steering mods have to be made to the car just to make it through this turn.
turn 9Taken flat out, the tunnel is the fastest part of the track. The contrast of natural, artificial, then natural light is a big challenge for the drivers. Track temperature is also different from the rest of the circuit.
turn 10Exiting the tunnel into the chicane is the scene of many out-braking manoeuvres. An opportunity to pressurise the car ahead, but a place where mistakes are often seen.
turn 14The Swimming Pool, ‘La Piscine’, is entered very quickly, before braking hard for turn 15.
turn 18Turn 18, La Rascasse, is the second slowest part of the circuit with the cars running very close to the inside wall.
Start-finish straightA good exit is essential leading on to the start finish straight. High traction demands here.
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SEbASTIAN VETTEL
the Bagman’S SaY...Red Bull Racing will attempt to take its third
consecutive Monaco victory this weekend following the success of Mark Webber in 2010 and Sebastian Vettel in 2011. Previous circuit form has proven to mean little this year however, with Barcelona a clear case in point for this team.
Coupling poor qualifying (12th and eighth respectively) with front-wing problems meant neither were a contender during the race. Although unwise to completely rule Vettel out of victory calculations, the German has just one top five qualifying effort so far this year - a trait that could make things very difficult on the streets of Monte Carlo.
Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam Principal: Christian HornerTechnical Chief: Adrian NeweyChassis: RB8Engine: Renault RS27-2012
Debut: Albert Park, 2005Constructors’ titles: 2Wins: 28Pole Positions: 39Fastest Laps: 23
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007World Championships: 2 Wins: 22Poles: 31 Fastest Laps: 10Career Highlights: 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC
Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 27/08/1976 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 7Poles: 9 Fastest Laps: 13Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival
MARK WEbbER
SEBASTIAN VETTELChampionship Position: 1stBest Qualifying: 1stAverage Qualifying: 6.4Best Finish: 1stAverage Finish: 5.0
MARK WEBBERChampionship Position: 5thBest Qualifying: 3rdAverage Qualifying: 6.2Best Finish: 4thAverage Finish: 5.4
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JENSON buTTON
the Bagman’S SaY...Lewis Hamilton is yet to win a Grand Prix this
season, but a mistake-free run here may well provide the Briton with his first big trophy of the campaign. The McLaren was quick in the Spanish Grand Prix, with Hamilton finishing eighth despite starting 24th (due to his disqualification from qualifying) and losing time with yet another pitstop issue in the race.
McLaren heads into the weekend confident it has sorted its pit dramas, and has two drivers who know how to win around Monaco. Both should start near or at the front, making them definite contenders for the race.
Base: Woking, UKTeam Principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical Chief: Paddy LoweChassis: MP4-27Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966World Championships: 8Wins: 176Poles Positions: 148Fastest Laps: 149
Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000World Championships: 1 Wins: 13Poles: 8 Fastest Laps: 7Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion
Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 1 Wins: 17Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 11Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion
LEWIS HAMILTON
JENSON BUTTONChampionship Position: 6thBest Qualifying: 2ndAverage Qualifying: 5.0Best Finish: 1stAverage Finish: 8.8
LEWIS HAMILTONChampionship Position: 3rdBest Qualifying: 1stAverage Qualifying: 1.4Best Finish: 3rdAverage Finish: 5.0
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SCuderIa ferrarI
FERNANDO ALONSO
the Bagman’S SaY...While Williams stole the show in Barcelona, the
performance of Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend was barely any less remarkable than that of Pastor Maldonado’s Williams. Alonso had played down the immediate effect that the latest round of upgrades would have on the troublesome F2012, but second on both the grid and the final podium indicated gains had been made. Improving your season best grid position by a whole seven places doesn’t happen every race...
Alonso already has two Monaco trophies in his cabinet, and while it is unlikely that the Ferrari will be the best car on the tight street layout, a victory is far from out of the question.
Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam Principal: Stefano DomenicaliTechnical Chief: Pat FryChassis: F2012Engine: Ferrari 056
Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950World Championships: 16Wins: 217Pole Positions: 205Fastest Laps: 227
Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 2 Wins: 28Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 19Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan
Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 11Poles: 15 Fastest Laps: 14Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup
FELIPE MASSA
FERNANDO ALONSOChampionship Position: 2ndBest Qualifying: 3rdAverage Qualifying: 8.4Best Finish: 1stAverage Finish: 4.8
FELIPE MASSAChampionship Position: 17thBest Qualifying: 12th Average Qualifying: 14.2Best Finish: 9thAverage Finish: 13.8
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merCedeS amg PetronaS f1 team
MICHAEL SCHuMACHER
the Bagman’S SaY...This weekend will truly test how far Mercedes
has come in the last 12 months. The 2011 Monaco Grand Prix saw the Mercedes duo competitive during the opening laps before quickly falling away with severe rear tyre degradation.
Michael Schumacher has been highly critical of the current generation of Pirelli tyres and how big an effect they have on the racing. It’s been a horror start to the campaign for the seven-time World Champion, who sits just 18th in the championship with a best finish of 10th so far. A five-place grid penalty here (for a hit on Bruno Senna in Barcelona) may put paid to chances of major improvement.
Base: Brackley, UKTeam Principal: Ross BrawnTechnical Chief: Bob BellChassis: F1 W03Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z
Debut: Albert Park, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/01/1969 Debut: Spa, 1991World Championships: 7 Wins: 91Poles: 68 Fastest Laps: 76Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1990 German F3 Champion
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2Place of Birth: WiesbadenCareer Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC
NICO ROSbERG
MICHAEL SCHUMACHERChampionship Position: 18thBest Qualifying: 3rdAverage Qualifying: 7.4Best Finish: 10thAverage Finish: 17.6
NICO ROSBERGChampionship Position: 7thBest Qualifying: 1st Average Qualifying: 5.6Best Finish: 1stAverage Finish: 7.6
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19Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles
lotuS f1 team
KIMI RAIKKONEN
the Bagman’S SaY...An incorrect tyre strategy saw Lotus fail to
capitalise on its Sunday morning status of favourites for the Spanish Grand Prix, but don’t expect to see the same mistake made this weekend.
The E20 has arguably been the most consistent car across all track conditions experienced during the opening five races, with either Kimi Raikkonen or Romain Grosjean qualifying in the top five for every race outside of Bahrain, where both shone on Sunday.
Both drivers will fancy their chances of another podium here - repeating Robert Kubica’s feat for the team of 2010. Like Barcelona, victory should again be the target.
Base: Enstone, UKTeam Principal: Eric BoullierTechnical Chief: James AllisonChassis: E20Engine: Renault RS27- 2012
Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 2
Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 1 Wins: 18Poles: 16 Fastest Laps: 36Career Highlights: 2007 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2005 World Driver’s Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion
Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series Champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series Champion
ROMAIN GROSJEAN
KIMI RAIKKONENChampionship Position: 4thBest Qualifying: 5thAverage Qualifying: 8.8Best Finish: 2ndAverage Finish: 6.2
ROMAIN GROSJEANChampionship Position: 8thBest Qualifying: 3rdAverage Qualifying: 6.2Best Finish: 3rdAverage Finish: 11.6
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Sahara forCe IndIa f1 team
PAuL DI RESTA
the Bagman’S SaY...Nico Hulkenberg added further to Force India’s
2012 points tally with a 10th place finish in Barcelona, but repeating the feat will not prove easy this weekend.
Qualifying has not been the VJM05’s strong point thus far in the campaign, with Paul di Resta’s average finish of 9.8 almost a full four places better than his qualifying average.
Even in the topsy-turvy Pirelli and DRS era, the tight streets of Monte Carlo will always tend to favour those who qualify well, so making the leap into Q3 will be important.
Base: Silverstone, UKTeam Principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical Chief: Andrew GreenChassis: VJM05Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z
Debut: Albert Park, 2008World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 1
Nationality: ScottishDate of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion
NICO HuLKENbERG
PAUL DI RESTAChampionship Position: 12thBest Qualifying: 10th Average Qualifying: 13.4Best Finish: 6thAverage Finish: 8.8
NICO HULKENBERGChampionship Position: 15thBest Qualifying: 9thAverage Qualifying: 13.6Best Finish: 9thAverage Finish: 13.6
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SauBer f1 team
KAMuI KObAYASHI
the Bagman’S SaY...A return to Monaco marks a return to the scene
of Sergio Perez’s horrific qualifying accident last year - one which kept the Mexican out of two races.
Perez says he returns to the circuit stronger this time around and, truth be told, so does his team. The Sauber C31 has already made five trips to the points this year, and it can be expected that the team will add to that tally this weekend.
Kamui Kobayashi finished fifth last year in the squad’s sole entry in the race, and with the driver generally accepted to play a bigger role here than at any other circuit, the hard charging Japanese says a podium is possible.
Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam Principal: Peter SauberTechnical Chief: Matt MorrisChassis: C31Engine: Ferrari 056
Debut: Kylami, 1993World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 3
Nationality: JapaneseDate of Birth: 13/09/1986 Debut: Interlagos, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup
Nationality: MexicanDate of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class
SERGIO PEREZ
KAMUI KOBAYASHIChampionship Position: 11thBest Qualifying: 4thAverage Qualifying: 11.2Best Finish: 5thAverage Finish: 11.4
SERGIO PEREZChampionship Position: 10thBest Qualifying: 6thAverage Qualifying: 9.8Best Finish: 2ndAverage Finish: 10.4
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DANIEL RICCIARDO
the Bagman’S SaY...Daniel Ricciardo could be one to watch this
weekend. It may be Ricciardo’s first visit to Monaco as a Formula 1 driver, but the Australian heads into this year’s race off the back of victories in the hotly contested Formula Renault 3.5 races around the streets of the principality during 2010 and 2011.
Having driven the first practice session in Monaco last year with Toro Rosso will also help Ricciardo in the battle with team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne, who enters the weekend still marginally ahead on points courtesy of his strategy-assisted run in Malaysia.
Base: Faenza, ItalyTeam Principal: Franz TostTechnical Chief: Giorgio AscanelliChassis: STR7Engine: Ferrari 056
Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5, 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion
Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth:25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: – Wins: –Poles: – Fastest Laps: –Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series
JEAN-ERIC VERGNE
DANIEL RICCIARDOChampionship Position: 16thBest Qualifying: 6thAverage Qualifying: 12.8Best Finish: 9thAverage Finish: 13.2
JEAN-ERIC VERGNEChampionship Position: 14thBest Qualifying: 11thAverage Qualifying: 16.2Best Finish: 8thAverage Finish: 12.2
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WIllIamS
the Bagman’S SaY...All eyes will be on Williams this weekend as it aims
to repeat Pastor Maldonado’s stunning Spanish Grand Prix victory.
Maldonado forged a strong record in Monaco during his time in GP2, and was impressive in his first Formula 1 outing here last year.
The Williams’ strong Sector 3 performance in Barcelona will have the team optimistic of being highly competitive on the tight Monaco streets, although qualifying remains the biggest concern. Maldonado’s performance on Saturday in Spain yielded just the team’s second Q3 run of the season so far. A similarly strong qualifying run is a pre-requisite for Monaco success.
Base: Grove, UKTeam Principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical Chief: Mike CoughlanChassis: FW34Engine: Renault RS27- 2012
Debut: Aires, 1978World Championships: 9Wins: 114Pole Positions: 127Fastest Laps: 130
Nationality: VenezuelanDate of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia
Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 15/10/1983 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series
bRuNO SENNA
PASTOR MALDONADOChampionship Position: 9thBest Qualifying: 2ndAverage Qualifying: 10.2Best Finish: 1stAverage Finish: 12.8
BRUNO SENNAChampionship Position: 13thBest Qualifying: 13th Average Qualifying: 14.8Best Finish: 6thAverage Finish: 14.8
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Caterham f1 team
HEIKKI KOVALAINEN
the Bagman’S SaY...Monaco’s usually high attrition rate could provide
Caterham with an opportunity to retake 10th in the Constructors’ Championship from fellow minnows Marussia.
Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen finished 13th and 14th respectively in Monaco last year, which would prove to be the team’s best outing of the season.
Kovalainen can also be considered a chance to repeat his Bahrain qualifying performance by making Q2. The Caterham is unlikely to have the raw pace to do so, but could sneak in thanks to the efforts of the underrated Finn and the potential misfortune of others.
Base: Hingham, UKTeam Principal: Tony FernandesTechnical Chief: Mike GascoyneChassis: CT01Engine: Renault RS27-2012
Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships : 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 19/10/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan
Nationality: RussianDate of Birth: 08/09/1984 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series
VITALY PETROV
HEIKKI KOVALAINENChampionship Position: 22ndBest Qualifying: 16thAverage Qualifying: 18.6Best Finish: 16thAverage Finish: 18.4
VITALY PETROVChampionship Position: 21stBest Qualifying: 19thAverage Qualifying: 19.8Best Finish: 16thAverage Finish: 17.2
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29Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles
hrt f1 team
PEDRO DE LA ROSA
the Bagman’S SaY...HRTs drivers will head to Monaco expecting
to be a little closer, in terms of time rather than position, to the front-runners due to the circuit’s lack of dependence on raw downforce.
The team has moved into its new Madrid headquarters in recent weeks - a move it says is key to its future.
Team principal Luis Perez-Sala has, however, played down its chances of leap-frogging Marussia in the 2012 pecking order. Issues for Timo Glock in Bahrain qualifying continues to represent the only time that either HRT driver has qualified off the back row all season.
Base: Madrid, SpainTeam Principal: Luis Perez-SalaTechnical Chief: Jean-Claude MartensChassis: F112Engine: Cosworth CA2012
Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0WIns: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 24/02/1971 Debut: Albert Park, 1999World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 1997 Formula Nippon F3000 Champion, 1995 Japanese Formula 3 Champion
Nationality: IndianDate of Birth: 14/01/1977 Debut: Albert Park, 2005World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2005 US Grand Prix, 4th 2000 British F3 Championship, 4th 2003 Formula Nissan WS
NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN
PEDRO DE LA ROSAChampionship Position: 23rdBest Qualifying: 22ndAverage Qualifying: 22.8Best Finish: 19thAverage Finish: 21.0
NARAIN KARTHIKEYANChampionship Position: 24thBest Qualifying: 24thAverage Qualifying: 24.0Best Finish: 21stAverage Finish: 22.0
2012 FORM
30 Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles
maruSSIa f1 team
TIMO GLOCK
the Bagman’S SaY...Like Caterham and HRT, Marussia will
undoubtedly see Monaco as a chance to survive the mayhem and secure a mid-teens result.
Additionally, the circuit’s reputation of allowing more influence from the driver than any other will make it a true test of Charles Pic’s progress.
The young Frenchman has largely impressed so far with his competitiveness compared with experienced team-mate Timo Glock, and the German will be eager to put a sizeable margin on the rookie in qualifying. This intra-team battle should be one of the more interesting aspects of Q1.
Base: Banbury, UKTeam Principal: John BoothTechnical Chief: Pat SymondsChassis: MR01Engine: Cosworth CA2012
Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 18/03/1982 Debut: Montreal, 2004World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 2 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC
Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 World Series by Renault FR 3.5
CHARLES PIC
TIMO GLOCKChampionship Position: 19thBest Qualifying: 21stAverage Qualifying: 21.6Best Finish: 14thAverage Finish: 17.4
CHARLES PICChampionship Position: 20thBest Qualifying: 21stAverage Qualifying: 21.6Best Finish: 15thAverage Finish: 20.0
2012 FORM
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33Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats
ChaMPIonShIP STanDIngS
Pos Constructor Points
1 Red Bull Racing 109
2 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 98
3 Lotus F1 Team 84
4 Scuderia Ferrari 63
5 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team 43
6 Williams F1 Team 43
7 Sauber F1 Team 41
8 Sahara Force India F1 Team 18
9 Scuderia Toro Rosso 6
10 Marussia F1 Team 0
11 Caterham F1 Team 0
12 HRT F1 Team 0
World drIVerS ChamPIonShIP
World ConStruCtorS ChamPIonShIP
no driver nat Car Points
1 Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull 61
2 Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 61
3 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain McLaren 53
4 Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus 49
5 Mark Webber Australia Red Bull 48
6 Jenson Button Great Britain McLaren 45
7 Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes 41
8 Romain Grosjean France Lotus 35
9 Pastor Maldonado Venezuala Williams 29
10 Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber 22
11 Kamui Kobayshi Japan Sauber 19
12 Paul Di Resta Great Britain Force India 15
13 Bruno Senna Brazil Williams 14
14 Jean-Eric Vergne France Toro Rosso 4
15 Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India 3
16 Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso 2
17 Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 2
18 Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes 2
19 Timo Glock Germany Marussia 0
20 Charles Pic France Marussia 0
21 Vitaly Petrov Russia Caterham 0
22 Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham 0
23 Pedro de la Rosa Spain HRT 0
24 Narain Karthikeyan India HRT 0
34 Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats
ReCenT MonaCo gRanD PRIx WInneRS
Year driver Constructor location2011 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Monte Carlo2010 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault Monte Carlo2009 Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes Monte Carlo2008 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Monte Carlo2007 Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes Monte Carlo2006 Fernando Alonso Renault Monte Carlo2005 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes Monte Carlo2004 Jarno Trulli Renault Monte Carlo2003 Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Monte Carlo2002 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Monte Carlo2001 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Monte Carlo2000 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Monte Carlo1999 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Monte Carlo1998 Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Monte Carlo1997 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Monte Carlo1996 Olivier Panis Ligier-Mugen-Honda Monte Carlo1995 Michael Schumacher Benetton-Renault Monte Carlo1994 Michael Schumacher Benetton-Ford Monte Carlo1993 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Ford Monte Carlo1992 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Monte Carlo1991 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Monte Carlo1990 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Monte Carlo1989 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Monte Carlo1988 Alain Prost McLaren-Honda Monte Carlo1987 Ayrton Senna Lotus-Honda Monte Carlo1986 Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Monte Carlo1985 Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Monte Carlo1984 Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Monte Carlo1983 Keke Rosberg Williams-Ford Monte Carlo1982 Riccardo Patrese Brabham-Ford Monte Carlo1981 Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari Monte Carlo1980 Carlos Reutemann Williams-Ford Monte Carlo1979 Jody Scheckter Ferrari Monte Carlo1978 Patrick Depailler Tyrrell-Ford Monte Carlo1977 Jody Scheckter Wolf-Ford Monte Carlo1976 Niki Lauda Ferrari Monte Carlo1975 Niki Lauda Ferrari Monte Carlo1974 Ronnie Peterson Lotus-Ford Monte Carlo1973 Jackie Stewart Tyrrell-Ford Monte Carlo1972 Jean-Pierre Beltoise BRM Monte Carlo
36 Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats
PRevIouS WoRlD DRIveRS’ ChaMPIonS
Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points2010 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 5 10 2562009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 952008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 98 2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 1102006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 134 2005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1332004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 148 2003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 6 5 93 2002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 11 7 144 2001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 11 1232000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 9 108 1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 761998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 1001997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81 1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 971995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102 1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 921993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 991992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 108 1991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 961990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 78 1989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 761988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 8 13 90
37Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats
Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points1987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 731986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 1 72 1985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 5 2 73 1984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 72 1983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 59 1982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 441981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 50 1980 Alan Jones AUS Williams 5 3 671979 Jody Scheckter RSA Ferrari 3 1 511978 Mario Andretti USA Lotus 6 8 641977 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 3 2 721976 James Hunt GBR McLaren 6 8 691975 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 5 9 64.51974 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA McLaren 3 2 551973 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 5 3 711972 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA Lotus 5 3 611971 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 6 6 621970 Jochen Rindt AUT Lotus 5 3 451969 Jackie Stewart GBR Matra 6 2 631968 Graham Hill GBR Lotus 3 2 481967 Denny Hulme NZL Brabham 2 0 511966 Jack Brabham AUS Brabham 4 3 421965 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 6 6 541964 John Surtees GBR Ferrari 2 2 401963 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 7 7 541962 Graham Hill GBR BRM 4 1 421961 Phil Hill USA Ferrari 2 5 341960 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 5 3 431959 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 2 1 311958 Mike Hawthorn GBR Ferrari 1 4 421957 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati 4 4 401956 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Ferrari 3 6 301955 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Mercedes 4 3 401954 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati/Mercedes 6 5 421953 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 5 6 34.51952 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 6 5 361951 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Alfa Romeo 3 4 311950 Giuseppe Farina ITA Alfa Romeo 3 2 30
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McLaren’s pitstops have been the focus of much attention over the last two races.
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