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Author Topic: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition  (Read 7328 times)

Offline Scott

Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« on: September 04, 2015, 04:50:49 PM »
Where to start...Monza was my first ever F1 race (Ian's too).  Located on the outskirts of Milano, Italy's second largest city, the track is situated in a massive green park.  Dripping with history mainly because the Italians generally don't tear down things they have abandoned, so there are bits of the original track and infrastructure all over the area, including the iconic banked curve on the north end of the original track is where it stood with the new track going through a short tunnel below it (which was originally an access tunnel for the oval track).

I won't try to paraphrase all the historic moments as many of you probably know them better than I do, and if not, most of them are here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autodromo_Nazionale_Monza

I fear this years race won't be much different than last, at least as far as the results go.  Lewis Pole, Lewis Win, Rosberg second and a Williams 3rd (Alonso retired from an engine problem also).  Last year Pirelli brought orange and white tires, and I suspect they will again this year.  A bit of rain is expected on Saturday, which could create a gamble for the teams, but Sunday is supposed to be a dry race, partly cloudy. 

I have a group I have to make Raclette for on Sunday during the race, so I won't be around this week, unless I pop in a bit near the end if they eat quickly.

Bel Giorno!


« Last Edit: September 04, 2015, 04:52:23 PM by Scott »


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Offline Scott

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2015, 04:56:42 PM »
News at Monza...

No BBC coverage, so I'll have to download an english version of it later.

Hulk & Perez expected to stay with FIF1.  Bottas & Massa to stay at Williams.

Lotus has all its bits and can go racing.

(yawn) Mclaren facing grid penalties.

Hamilton doesn't want to share engines with RBR.


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Offline Alianora La Canta

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2015, 05:46:23 PM »
I guess this is where I find out if my gym has decent Radio 5 Live reception (it gets a bunch of media channels piped into all its machines and I had great fun watching Spa qualifying on various pieces of equipment).
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Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2015, 08:29:14 PM »
Sorry to gloat but I've got Sky coverage.  :tease: 

Shame is though I've gotta work tomorrow so won't see quali til well after 9pm, I'm at home for the race though. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Racing is Life - everything else is just....waiting. (Steve McQueen)

Offline Ian

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2015, 11:57:28 PM »
I've gotta find a decent stream. Grrrr.
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Offline cosworth151

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2015, 12:32:40 PM »
Quote
Hamilton doesn't want to share engines with RBR.

Oh, I'm sure that the Merc engines that RBR get will be exactly like the ones that Merc uses in it's own cars.  :DD


And I'm sure that RBR will be complaining loudly about it.
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Offline J.Clark

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2015, 03:01:24 PM »
Well, I was a little surprised, pleasantly I must say.  Ferrari in P2 and 3, splitting the Mercs and Wiliams both right behind them all on the time sheet.

Aside from the penalties that may, and likely will come . . .
1. Hamilton   Mercedes   1m 23.397
2. Raikkonen   Ferrari   1m 23.631
3. Vettel      Ferrari   1m 23.685
4. Rosberg      Mercedes   1m 23.703
5. Massa      Williams   1m 23.940
6. Bottas      Williams   1m 24.127
7. Perez      Force India   1m 24.626
8. Grosjean      Lotus    1m 25.054
9. Hulkenberg   Force India 1m 25.317
10. Ericsson   Sauber   1m 26.214

11. Maldonado   Lotus    1m 24.525
12. Nasr      Sauber   1m 24.898
13. Sainz Jr      Toro Rosso   1m 25.618
14. Kvyat      Red Bull   1m 25.796
15. Ricciardo   Red Bull   no time Q2
16. Button      McLaren   1m 26.058
17. Alonso      McLaren   1m 26.154
18. Stevens   Manor    1m 27.731
19. Merhi      Manor    1m 27.912
20. Verstappen    Toro Rosso   no time Q1

Hamilton could be in very serious trouble if he mucks up his start again this weekend.  8)

Ericson is likely going to get a penalty, even though it had no impact upon the eventual outcome of qualifying, for blocking Hulk in Q1.  The kid has to be more aware of his surroundings when poking about on a warm-up-the-tires lap.
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Offline cosworth151

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2015, 03:37:53 PM »
The STR & RBR mechanics worked hard to get Max V & Danny Ric out in the last moments of Q1. Sadly, the STR crew forgot to check the latches on Max's engine cover. Look quickly before Bernie's Youtube minons do their thing.

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Offline J.Clark

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2015, 03:53:56 AM »
What a dream come true, IF
Hamilton blows another start.
Kimi, Vettel, Massa (after pasing Rosberg) and maybe Bottas are leading the Mercs at the end of lap 1.
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Offline Steve A.

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2015, 08:09:01 AM »
I am praying for a bad start from the Mercs, even an engine fail for Hamilton,  just to keep a semblance of a championship alive.

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Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2015, 11:33:09 AM »
Whilst I agree Lewis may get swamped at the start he clearly has the pace on everyone to get back into the numero uno spot................. Unless he throws another series of wobblies which is quite possible.  ::)

Now that'd play havoc with the GG wouldn't it.  ;)

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Offline Alianora La Canta

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2015, 04:48:30 PM »
Beware. Hamilton (and Rosberg) were found to have 0.3 psi less pressure in one tyre than was proper at the start of the race. This is a breach of the Technical Regulations and therefore, if proven, likely to lead to his disqualification.
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Offline Ian

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2015, 05:18:42 PM »
The FIA have stated that no further action will be taken, Lewis retains his position as winner.
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Offline Alianora La Canta

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2015, 05:46:24 PM »
Belated gym report: its Radio 5 Live coverage is excellent and I was able to listen to the whole race on various machines. Plus I think I may have converted someone to F1 in the process (in return for a promise to explain to him how to get MotoGP onto the gym TVs).
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Offline Dare

Re: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 2015 Edition
« Reply #14 on: September 06, 2015, 06:10:02 PM »
Seems like rules are meant to be ignored as well as broken.

Seems like nothing in F1 has rules set in stone.....from the lousey
stewards to ignoring rule infractions. :DntKnw:
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