2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

For ease of use, there is one thread per grand prix where you can discuss everything during that specific GP weekend. You can find these threads here.
User avatar
strad
117
Joined: 02 Jan 2010, 01:57

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

based on what exactly?
He said a gut feeling. A gut feeling doesn't have to be based on any logical fact.... It's just a feeling.
I have gut feelings sometimes and sometimes my gut is right.
No reason it should be, just things shake out to make come right.
To achieve anything, you must be prepared to dabble on the boundary of disaster.”
Sir Stirling Moss

giantfan10
giantfan10
27
Joined: 27 Nov 2014, 18:05
Location: USA

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

bill shoe wrote:Do you think McLaren could have a go at pitting after the first lap, taking on SS tires, then going the rest of the way with no more stops? All they need is a safety car after lap 1 and they're in business with this strategy.
then they will be at the back of the pack on a track thats next to impossible to pass on.....in about 20 laps the front runners would have created enough of a gap to pit and come back out ahead of mclaren.... thats my guess anyway
tracks where track position is paramount... barcelona.. Monaco.. singapore

dr.chaos
dr.chaos
0
Joined: 05 Feb 2013, 16:10

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

And let's not forget...
McHonda have 5 sets of SS (Merc: 2; ScF: 2, RB: 2)

The US tyre has only been tested at Montmelo (BCN).
I’d be surprised a Merc, Ferarri, Red Bull (or any other fast car) on SS wouldn’t keep competitors on US behind if the SS cars have good traction out of the last corner, and into the tunnel. How much work can the US withstand, before equalling the SS, and falling off dramatically afterwards? We don't really know, do we?
I’d have guessed that Merc would have more confidence in this respect. Let’s see what happens.

Edit; sorry for my double post. I got a browser screw-up in the way somewhere
Last edited by dr.chaos on 26 May 2016, 02:15, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
godlameroso
309
Joined: 16 Jan 2010, 21:27
Location: Miami FL

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

Seeing the tire degradation is going to be crucial. I think you can do an aggressive two stop with US US SS as a plan b, or you can be sensible and try US SS, the soft tire is too hard for this track and most teams will stay away from it. The SS is going to be the ideal race tire, but the key question is when to switch onto it. I don't think the US can make it half race distance.
Saishū kōnā

dr.chaos
dr.chaos
0
Joined: 05 Feb 2013, 16:10

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

That's probably where the SS runners can get track position. Problem is, they have to run another compound as well (unless it rains.. :) )

Tauri_J
Tauri_J
0
Joined: 28 Mar 2015, 12:01

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

as usual, the rain looks to be fading away now

User avatar
Juzh
161
Joined: 06 Oct 2012, 08:45

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

Hamilton setting purples on 10 lap old ultras. Clear 1 stop.

User avatar
Samraj_official
5
Joined: 11 Jun 2015, 11:19
Location: chennai,INDIA

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

massa as always never stops crashing at turn 1

User avatar
Andres125sx
166
Joined: 13 Aug 2013, 10:15
Location: Madrid, Spain

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

Sorry for the OT but, Samraj_official..... where did you get that awesome gift?

User avatar
ME4ME
79
Joined: 19 Dec 2014, 16:37

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

The Ferrari actually going very quickly on the soft tyres. Impressive.

User avatar
Samraj_official
5
Joined: 11 Jun 2015, 11:19
Location: chennai,INDIA

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

Andres125sx wrote:Sorry for the OT but, Samraj_official..... where did you get that awesome gift?
gif you mean???????

User avatar
Vasconia
6
Joined: 30 Aug 2012, 10:45
Location: Basque Country

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

Tauri_J wrote:as usual, the rain looks to be fading away now
In the end it will be hot and sunny. Those weather predictions... #-o

Nice lap by Sainz, he looks good. As expected RB looks very strong but Vettel is not very far, I hope he can beat at least one of them.

Massa doesnt like Monaco... :mrgreen:

User avatar
turbof1
Moderator
Joined: 19 Jul 2012, 21:36
Location: MountDoom CFD Matrix

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

Marshals doing an incredible job. Palmer crashes at 11:06, track cleared on 11:08
#AeroFrodo

domh245
domh245
30
Joined: 12 Mar 2015, 21:55
Location: Nottingham

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

Yes, kudos to the marshalls. -1 points to the guys who failed to weld that drain cover shut after turn 1.

User avatar
FrukostScones
162
Joined: 25 May 2010, 17:41
Location: European Union

Re: 2016 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, Thu 26 – Sun 29 May

Post

lucky, very lucky....
Finishing races is important, but racing is more important.