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sridhar24 · 15th May 2006, 22:29

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Originally Posted by prince85

He was in pole in Nurburgring which was just the last race before Catalunya if my memory serves right.

It was Alonso on pole and Schumacher was 2nd place on the starting grid. What happened later was Schumacher beat Alonso in the race.

Would like to correct you on that front, that Catalunya was not Alonso's first pole for the season.

How could i forget that amazing Nurburgring race.

sujaylahiri · 17th May 2006, 15:34

McLaren-Mercedes better watch out. They are really losing it out there. Time is running out. I would atleast expect them to come second if they start doing well from now on. If I was Kimi, I'd switch to a different team next season if things don't get better.

RacingForIndia · 18th May 2006, 14:27

I was so way offff
My team is finished for this year..........

karthik247 · 24th May 2006, 23:00

The most exciting race of the season IMO. Just awesome to watch those cars zip thru the narrow lanes of Monte Carlo. And those daring overtaking moves, which are near impossible..

Both MS and FA would be running on older engines, so reliability would be important. Still like the other races, guess the top teams would be Ferrari and Renault. McLaren still struggling with reliability and bad luck...But think Kimi won the race last year, so just maybe he could pull out sumtin if his car helds up.

Also MS was quoted saying he hopes to equal Senna's record of 6GP wins at Monaco and also that strategy would be the key. Also qualifying could make the whole difference as its a lot more easier if ur on pole, cuz gettin past other cars ain't an easy thing to do.

aZa · 24th May 2006, 23:15

Yep overtaking here is near impossible so qualifying at pole is gonna be the main thing. The monaco circut is fairly twisty and this is were the renaults flex their muscle. i dont think kimi's car is the podium meterial, its just too slow. i'd go for

1. Alonso
2. Schmuck
3. Fischella/button

Jay · 25th May 2006, 00:20

I've been dying to watch KIMI win..... hope this time atleast... Fingers crossed.

karthik247 · 25th May 2006, 00:22

Don't flame me....but seriously, Kimi doesn't look that strong as he used to. Qualifying times and all arn't that big either. He's getting close, but not ON the podium. Maybe its just his car....

manson · 25th May 2006, 01:02

race results in monaco usually follow the ones from qualifying, hope schumi can pull off a great lap!!

manson.

shuvc · 25th May 2006, 11:17

I somehow don't enjoy any form of racing that does not provide adequate on road overtaking opportunities. Which is why I enjoy this GP the least.

I'd vote for Fisi ..
Kimi, could make it to the podium, if they get the strategy right .. since the Mclaren's seemingly lower speed will get offset by the fact that the quicker cars would not be able to overtake him .. at least on the road.

Jay · 25th May 2006, 11:26

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Don't flame me....
Maybe its just his car....

Hey Karthik, there's no doubting Kimi.... like you have said.... its surely his car... for some reason its surely not performing like the Ferrari and the Renault.... hopefully they'll get it right this time... HOPEFULLY....

Steeroid · 25th May 2006, 12:07

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Originally Posted by karthik247

The most exciting race of the season IMO. Just awesome to watch those cars zip thru the narrow lanes of Monte Carlo. And those daring overtaking moves, which are near impossible..

Most boring. What overtaking? F1 has forgotten what that means - they should send those jokers to drive on the streets of India.

Joz · 25th May 2006, 12:15

I hoping for a win by Schumi and a 3rd or 4th for Alonso.

Isn't it Monaco where Dr. Mallya has a flat overlooking the track?

karthik247 · 25th May 2006, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Most boring. What overtaking? F1 has forgotten what that means - they should send those jokers to drive on the streets of India.

Overtaking is possible, but u need the courage to pull out moves on this very tight track. Only easier way to out-brake others seems to be at the chicane..

Can expect a lot of retirements too...and one major curve to watch out for would be where Button and a few other guys as well crashed out last year..

manson · 25th May 2006, 13:39

overtaking here is alomst impossible, remember schumi chasin dc, and barricehlo chasing the daylights out of bernoldi in a slow arrows in the 2002 season?

manson.

hianooo · 25th May 2006, 17:23

Waiting to see a RED colored podium..;-))

cheers
aNu

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17th May 2006, 15:34	#572
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	McLaren-Mercedes better watch out. They are really losing it out there. Time is running out. I would atleast expect them to come second if they start doing well from now on. If I was Kimi, I'd switch to a different team next season if things don't get better.
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18th May 2006, 14:27	#573
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 483 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	I was so way offff My team is finished for this year..........
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24th May 2006, 23:00	#574
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Race Prediction - Monaco The most exciting race of the season IMO. Just awesome to watch those cars zip thru the narrow lanes of Monte Carlo. And those daring overtaking moves, which are near impossible.. Both MS and FA would be running on older engines, so reliability would be important. Still like the other races, guess the top teams would be Ferrari and Renault. McLaren still struggling with reliability and bad luck...But think Kimi won the race last year, so just maybe he could pull out sumtin if his car helds up. Also MS was quoted saying he hopes to equal Senna's record of 6GP wins at Monaco and also that strategy would be the key. Also qualifying could make the whole difference as its a lot more easier if ur on pole, cuz gettin past other cars ain't an easy thing to do.
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24th May 2006, 23:15	#575
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	Yep overtaking here is near impossible so qualifying at pole is gonna be the main thing. The monaco circut is fairly twisty and this is were the renaults flex their muscle. i dont think kimi's car is the podium meterial, its just too slow. i'd go for 1. Alonso 2. Schmuck 3. Fischella/button
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25th May 2006, 00:20	#576
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 819 Thanked: 8 Times	I've been dying to watch KIMI win..... hope this time atleast... Fingers crossed.
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25th May 2006, 00:22	#577
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Don't flame me....but seriously, Kimi doesn't look that strong as he used to. Qualifying times and all arn't that big either. He's getting close, but not ON the podium. Maybe its just his car....
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25th May 2006, 01:02	#578
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	race results in monaco usually follow the ones from qualifying, hope schumi can pull off a great lap!! manson. Last edited by manson : 25th May 2006 at 01:06.
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25th May 2006, 11:17	#579
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,911 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	I somehow don't enjoy any form of racing that does not provide adequate on road overtaking opportunities. Which is why I enjoy this GP the least. I'd vote for Fisi .. Kimi, could make it to the podium, if they get the strategy right .. since the Mclaren's seemingly lower speed will get offset by the fact that the quicker cars would not be able to overtake him .. at least on the road.
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25th May 2006, 12:15	#582
Joz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 247 Thanked: 3 Times	I hoping for a win by Schumi and a 3rd or 4th for Alonso. Isn't it Monaco where Dr. Mallya has a flat overlooking the track?
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25th May 2006, 13:39	#584
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	overtaking here is alomst impossible, remember schumi chasin dc, and barricehlo chasing the daylights out of bernoldi in a slow arrows in the 2002 season? manson.
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25th May 2006, 17:23	#585
hianooo BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kochi, nw in Bangalore... Posts: 66 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Waiting to see a RED colored podium..;-)) cheers aNu
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