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vabs78 · 23rd May 2007, 06:49

depends on qualifying... I will bet on Massa n Ferrari

Akshay1234 · 23rd May 2007, 09:31

i too will bet on massa and ferrari.

GTO · 23rd May 2007, 10:17

Keeping in mind that overtaking is near impossible in Monaco, its all about your qualifying position. I put my cards on Massa or Alonso but have a feeling Kimi is going to pull off a pleasant surprise!

moralfibre · 23rd May 2007, 10:20

It is going to be Massa on pole and since overtaking is nearly impossible we'll see a Ferrari podium.

Monaco is my favourite circuit.

speedzak · 23rd May 2007, 10:36

Mclaren! it is going to be.
I think Alonso will bounce back this time. Followed by Hamilton.

unknown_entity · 23rd May 2007, 10:50

Betting on Massa in Ferrari ... on current form. As is the case in Monaco usually ... Qualifying is everything. Don't quite like that about that place. Gets boring sometimes watching high performance cars follow each other for an hour and a half.

One of the relatively less lively races of the season.

Having said that ... we only need to look back at last year: Schumi - Qualified LAST (time deleted for blocking others !!), finished 5th.

But then Schumi was a different story ...

Rocky_Balboa · 23rd May 2007, 13:25

I wish Kimi wins, but as reality speaks I would bet on Massa for the win and Hamilton and Alonso in podium.
Its truly sad that Kimi is only able to get the worst out of his cars!!! When Fhonso can match McLaren istyle, Hamilton can match F1 istyle why not Kimi!!!
Kimi I hope You get on grips quite quick.

merve_extreme · 23rd May 2007, 13:46

In Monaco 2 things are important Qualifying position and Pit strategy.pole is important when strategies are similar,but with a different strategy starting from 2-3 rd is not a bad position.Most important is consistency from the drivers around the narrow streets of Monaco.

Only overtaking opportunity is Nouvelle chicane after the tunnel,but that requires some determination from the drivers and confidence in their machinery.
as Massa has said it will be a lottery as a fast car can easily get involved in a crash.

deepakhon · 23rd May 2007, 13:59

Yes. Overtaking is very difficult in Monaco, except if you are Schumi. I will bet on Massa this time.

manson · 23rd May 2007, 15:00

A lot depends on Massa' s ability to pull off his one lap wonder.
However lets not write off kimi just yet, a couple of more races and he will know it works differently at ferrari.

mason.

Rtech · 23rd May 2007, 15:21

Massa's never been good at Monaco. Kimi and Alonso are good, and even rookie Hamilton comes in after having won here in F3 & GP2, so he obviously knows the circuit well. Alsonso though has something to prove now after being overshadowed by his younger teammate.

Tough call really. I'd place my 3$ on Alonso pulling through with Kimi and Lewis fighting all the way.

GTO · 23rd May 2007, 16:39

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Hamilton comes in after having won here in F3 & GP2, so he obviously knows the circuit well..

I am just dying to see Hamilton take the chequered flag.....I hope this is the weekend for him.

MaserQ · 23rd May 2007, 22:25

All the focus is on Ferrari & Mclaren. But consider this...Monaco is one of the only tracks where lesser teams can compete with the big boys.

Old guns and Monaco specialists like Trulli, Coulthard and Fisi would fancy their chances. But something tells me that the man of the moment is ready to seize his chance in Monaco...

watfor · 24th May 2007, 09:56

Chances of rain in Monaco this weekend. That should spice things up a bit.

RacingForIndia · 24th May 2007, 12:22

Kimi and Alonso are previous winners at Monaco. Lewis goes well around the principality too. Its only Massa who dosent have a good record at Monaco. Lets not forget DC who is a winner here and his car is improving like no bodies business.
Monaco has always been a gamble. Its down to tyre choice, qualifying and pit stop strategy. Also the Safety car plays an important role here, not to mention the new rules when a safety car will be deployed.
I think Kimi will nudge Massa with Alonso and Lewis close behind him.

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23rd May 2007, 06:49	#1576
vabs78 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune, India Posts: 552 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	depends on qualifying... I will bet on Massa n Ferrari
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23rd May 2007, 09:31	#1577
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,266 Thanked: 12,321 Times	i too will bet on massa and ferrari.
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23rd May 2007, 10:17	#1578
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,547 Thanked: 300,880 Times View My Garage	Keeping in mind that overtaking is near impossible in Monaco, its all about your qualifying position. I put my cards on Massa or Alonso but have a feeling Kimi is going to pull off a pleasant surprise!
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23rd May 2007, 10:20	#1579
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	It is going to be Massa on pole and since overtaking is nearly impossible we'll see a Ferrari podium. Monaco is my favourite circuit.
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23rd May 2007, 10:36	#1580
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Mclaren! it is going to be. I think Alonso will bounce back this time. Followed by Hamilton.
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23rd May 2007, 10:50	#1581
unknown_entity Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	Boring race weekend ... Betting on Massa in Ferrari ... on current form. As is the case in Monaco usually ... Qualifying is everything. Don't quite like that about that place. Gets boring sometimes watching high performance cars follow each other for an hour and a half. One of the relatively less lively races of the season. Having said that ... we only need to look back at last year: Schumi - Qualified LAST (time deleted for blocking others !!), finished 5th. But then Schumi was a different story ...
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23rd May 2007, 13:25	#1582
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 676 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	I wish Kimi wins, but as reality speaks I would bet on Massa for the win and Hamilton and Alonso in podium. Its truly sad that Kimi is only able to get the worst out of his cars!!! When Fhonso can match McLaren istyle, Hamilton can match F1 istyle why not Kimi!!! Kimi I hope You get on grips quite quick.
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23rd May 2007, 13:46	#1583
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	In Monaco 2 things are important Qualifying position and Pit strategy.pole is important when strategies are similar,but with a different strategy starting from 2-3 rd is not a bad position.Most important is consistency from the drivers around the narrow streets of Monaco. Only overtaking opportunity is Nouvelle chicane after the tunnel,but that requires some determination from the drivers and confidence in their machinery. as Massa has said it will be a lottery as a fast car can easily get involved in a crash. Last edited by merve_extreme : 23rd May 2007 at 13:47.
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23rd May 2007, 13:59	#1584
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	Yes. Overtaking is very difficult in Monaco, except if you are Schumi. I will bet on Massa this time.
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23rd May 2007, 15:00	#1585
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,170 Times View My Garage	A lot depends on Massa' s ability to pull off his one lap wonder. However lets not write off kimi just yet, a couple of more races and he will know it works differently at ferrari. mason. Last edited by manson : 23rd May 2007 at 15:02.
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23rd May 2007, 15:21	#1586
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Massa's never been good at Monaco. Kimi and Alonso are good, and even rookie Hamilton comes in after having won here in F3 & GP2, so he obviously knows the circuit well. Alsonso though has something to prove now after being overshadowed by his younger teammate. Tough call really. I'd place my 3$ on Alonso pulling through with Kimi and Lewis fighting all the way.
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23rd May 2007, 22:25	#1588
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	All the focus is on Ferrari & Mclaren. But consider this...Monaco is one of the only tracks where lesser teams can compete with the big boys. Old guns and Monaco specialists like Trulli, Coulthard and Fisi would fancy their chances. But something tells me that the man of the moment is ready to seize his chance in Monaco...
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24th May 2007, 09:56	#1589
watfor BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 48 Thanked: 14 Times	Chances of rain in Monaco this weekend. That should spice things up a bit.
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24th May 2007, 12:22	#1590
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 482 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Kimi and Alonso are previous winners at Monaco. Lewis goes well around the principality too. Its only Massa who dosent have a good record at Monaco. Lets not forget DC who is a winner here and his car is improving like no bodies business. Monaco has always been a gamble. Its down to tyre choice, qualifying and pit stop strategy. Also the Safety car plays an important role here, not to mention the new rules when a safety car will be deployed. I think Kimi will nudge Massa with Alonso and Lewis close behind him.
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