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Sid Schumacher · 25th May 2006, 18:19

Monaco is probably the hardest track to overtake in...San Marino being the second.
Race Predictions are parctically impossible, because of the different winners in the last 4 yrs.
Well here's wht I think maybe the result
1.Schumi
2.Button
3.KR
I know im being too bold by not choosing either of the 2 Renaults...they may sneak ahead only due to their TC's...

ksethuram · 26th May 2006, 09:14

The slow running will influence the outcome of qualifying and the race. No predection can be done based on the car's pace in Monaco....Mere strategy and luck will decide......

sujaylahiri · 26th May 2006, 09:35

There's no way Schumacher's gonna win this one. No hard feelings for Ferrari fans, but Ferrari would find it difficult here with their setup. Also, Alonso has a very slim chance of winning this one since he isn't a very good qualifier and it'll be the pole position that'll count. Unless of course he manages a stunner. If it's Renault, it'll be Fisichella.
Kimi and Jenson have a good chance, particularly with their qualifying pace. Even Webber has a very good chance if his car supports him.

Hatari · 26th May 2006, 12:05

making a prediction for monaco is going to be the the toughest as compared to any other track..
qualifying is going to be chaos !

22 drivers on track at the same time..
all i can predict are some major suprises !

prince85 · 26th May 2006, 12:49

IMHO, the top 3 in qualifying will be the top 3 on the podium

karthik247 · 26th May 2006, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatari

22 drivers on track at the same time..
all i can predict are some major suprises !

There were about 4 or 5 crashes in practice itself and the session was red flagged for a few times. I'd be happy to see atleast 15 drivers making it to the chequred flag.

aZa · 26th May 2006, 14:21

Did i hear Montoya outran alonso in practice >????

ksethuram · 26th May 2006, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by karthik247

There were about 4 or 5 crashes in practice itself and the session was red flagged for a few times. I'd be happy to see atleast 15 drivers making it to the chequred flag.

I hope qualifying would be far better than race as the top 10 would be trying to set quick lap times in session 3 as opposed to the cruising they do before.

nbmotorsport · 26th May 2006, 22:58

I'd say montoya may win it........was good in practice, needs to!!
so this is my prediction
monty
aloo
schumi/fisico/ surprsie package rosberg

karthik247 · 26th May 2006, 23:48

Once u get past the first few laps and get settled into a position it should be easy. But u if have some pressure from the back, then a slight mistake and ur into the wall.

And because of the blind corners, just in case an accident takes place, the other cars might run into it or cause a traffic block. There is no run-off area at all...

karthik247 · 27th May 2006, 00:11

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aseem · 27th May 2006, 03:24

Monty it is for number 1..... followed by Alonso and a surprise for 3rd, maybe Williams new chap or one of the Hondas.

aZa · 27th May 2006, 12:58

Montoya is too hot headed to actually lead the race all the way from pole to the chequered flag. he would either spin it or crash it or ram into schmuck in the tunnel lol

karthik247 · 27th May 2006, 16:47

Looks like Ferrari have got their machine to work well with the tyres. Schumacher was 2nd fastest in todays practice and Massa was 6th.

Renault still ahead with 1st and 3rd in practice..Can't wait for qualifying which is in about 45mins..

karthik247 · 27th May 2006, 18:41

Alright...an awesome qualifying session. Sad to see Massa out on his first lap itself, well he'll be starting way back at the end of the grid. And boy wasn't it close for all of the drivers, biggest surprise that Button didn't make it into the final session.

MS setting the fastest lap..amazing. Just can't wait to hear what Ferrari/MS haters have to say about him parking his car at the very end..but as long as he's on pole

Fonsi is second...everything should be decided according to how they get off the line and hold it into the first corner. Only strategy can help anyone from gaining or holding a position.

BTW, Massa could be starting on a full tank of fuel, and maybe with a new engine as well...and could run upto lap 56 on a single stop strategy. Should be intresting cuz there is absolutely no other way he can make it into the top 10.

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25th May 2006, 18:19	#586
Sid Schumacher BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times	Monaco is probably the hardest track to overtake in...San Marino being the second. Race Predictions are parctically impossible, because of the different winners in the last 4 yrs. Well here's wht I think maybe the result 1.Schumi 2.Button 3.KR I know im being too bold by not choosing either of the 2 Renaults...they may sneak ahead only due to their TC's...
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26th May 2006, 09:14	#587
ksethuram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai , London (now) Posts: 233 Thanked: Once	The slow running will influence the outcome of qualifying and the race. No predection can be done based on the car's pace in Monaco....Mere strategy and luck will decide......
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26th May 2006, 09:35	#588
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	There's no way Schumacher's gonna win this one. No hard feelings for Ferrari fans, but Ferrari would find it difficult here with their setup. Also, Alonso has a very slim chance of winning this one since he isn't a very good qualifier and it'll be the pole position that'll count. Unless of course he manages a stunner. If it's Renault, it'll be Fisichella. Kimi and Jenson have a good chance, particularly with their qualifying pace. Even Webber has a very good chance if his car supports him.
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26th May 2006, 12:05	#589
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	making a prediction for monaco is going to be the the toughest as compared to any other track.. qualifying is going to be chaos ! 22 drivers on track at the same time.. all i can predict are some major suprises !
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26th May 2006, 12:49	#590
prince85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 971 Thanked: 123 Times	IMHO, the top 3 in qualifying will be the top 3 on the podium
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26th May 2006, 14:21	#592
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Did i hear Montoya outran alonso in practice >????
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26th May 2006, 22:58	#594
nbmotorsport Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: delhi/pune Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	I'd say montoya may win it........was good in practice, needs to!! so this is my prediction monty aloo schumi/fisico/ surprsie package rosberg
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26th May 2006, 23:48	#595
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Once u get past the first few laps and get settled into a position it should be easy. But u if have some pressure from the back, then a slight mistake and ur into the wall. And because of the blind corners, just in case an accident takes place, the other cars might run into it or cause a traffic block. There is no run-off area at all...
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27th May 2006, 00:11	#596
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Ferrari and Bridgestone fans... http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=36046
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27th May 2006, 03:24	#597
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 441 Times	Monty it is for number 1..... followed by Alonso and a surprise for 3rd, maybe Williams new chap or one of the Hondas.
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27th May 2006, 12:58	#598
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Montoya is too hot headed to actually lead the race all the way from pole to the chequered flag. he would either spin it or crash it or ram into schmuck in the tunnel lol
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27th May 2006, 16:47	#599
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Looks like Ferrari have got their machine to work well with the tyres. Schumacher was 2nd fastest in todays practice and Massa was 6th. Renault still ahead with 1st and 3rd in practice..Can't wait for qualifying which is in about 45mins..
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27th May 2006, 18:41	#600
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Alright...an awesome qualifying session. Sad to see Massa out on his first lap itself, well he'll be starting way back at the end of the grid. And boy wasn't it close for all of the drivers, biggest surprise that Button didn't make it into the final session. MS setting the fastest lap..amazing. Just can't wait to hear what Ferrari/MS haters have to say about him parking his car at the very end..but as long as he's on pole Fonsi is second...everything should be decided according to how they get off the line and hold it into the first corner. Only strategy can help anyone from gaining or holding a position. BTW, Massa could be starting on a full tank of fuel, and maybe with a new engine as well...and could run upto lap 56 on a single stop strategy. Should be intresting cuz there is absolutely no other way he can make it into the top 10. Last edited by karthik247 : 27th May 2006 at 18:44.
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