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May272022 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

Leclerc's first training session in Monaco

Charles Leclerc won the opening training session in Monaco with a time of 1: 14.531. https://twitter.com/F1/status/1530173389725384704 The second time this time was set by Sergio Perez ahead of Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappn. Fifth was Lando Norris ahead of Pierre Gasly and team rival Daniel Ricciard. George Russell, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton also finished in the top ten. In the introduction, Verstappen and both Ferraris took turns at the top of the table. Mick Schumacher took care of the first break after twenty minutes. The German parked in front of the garage entrance due to problems with the car. https://twitter.com/F1/status/1530162516189495297 After half of the training, the McLaren racers climbed to the top. In the last fifteen minutes, the Red racers took the lead again

May272022 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

F1 - GP Monaco, schedule, weather, tires

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The seventh race of the 2022 season is on the agenda, which represents a kind of peak of the Formula 1 calendar, namely the Monaco Grand Prix. This time, for the first time in history, the Monte Carlo racing weekend does not last four days, but only three, as at all other events. So far, it was considered that the first two training sessions were scheduled for Thursday, and Friday was a day off for the royal motorsport class. After Red Bull took the lead between both the racers (Verstappen) and the teams with a double victory in the Spanish Grand Prix race, we can hope for the continuation of their duel with Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc, who resigned in Barcelona, doing his best to ensure victory in the home race. But due to the specifics of the street track of the princely city, we should not rule out a surprise, and here I could add my own Mercedes, which according to its own

Feb112022 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

This is the new McLaren MCL36

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The British McLaren team presented its MCL36 race car this year, which will be dressed in colors inspired by the blue-orange combination of sponsor Gulf, which impressed last year at the Monaco GP, when the team used it as a one-off painting. At McLarn, they say they have shown their real race car, with which they will also start winter testing. “We can be proud to have unveiled the right race car,” said technical director James Key, who revealed that they will be doing a recording day before the first tests with the MCL36. "Of course we hid some details, as these are sensitive parts," he added, explaining that the first upgrade car will be in the first race of the season in Bahrain.

May232021 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Hamilton hit a Mercedes after the race: We did poorly

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Lewis Hamilton leaves Monaco very disappointed. The Briton finished qualifying in seventh place, despite starting the race a place higher when Charles Leclerc was unable to start due to a car breakdown, he finished seventh. The Mercedes racer, like the team among the constructors, lost the lead in the championship after the first part of the race did not find its way past Pierre Gasly in the Alpha Tauri race car, and the stop, which tried to overtake the Frenchman through the pits, ended with the loss of two places. against Sebastian Vettl and Sergio Perez, although no mistake was made in the execution itself. Hamilton judged it to be a tactical mistake. “It cost us three places and I really don’t know how to react to that,” he said. “We’ll talk about everything behind closed doors and work together to get to the next one

May232021 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Leclerc with no penalties - he starts the race in Monaco from first place

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Charles Leclerc will avoid changing gears and the consequent loss of five starting places in the home race in Monaco, so the Monaco will chase victory from the best starting position. The Ferrari racer set the fastest time in qualifying, but in the next lap he made a mistake and crashed into the fence, and the collision raised the question of whether the gearbox was also damaged. At Ferrari, they inspected the gearbox overnight and found that it was not damaged, so Leclerc will be able to compete with it in the race, thus avoiding the penalty for replacement. For Monaco, this is the eighth race he will start from first place, and Max Verstappen will start the race from the first starting line.

May232021 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

Formula 1, Monaco: Charles Leclerc wins pole position in the home race with Ferrari

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Charles Leclerc surprisingly won the best starting position of his home Monaco Grand Prix. This is his eighth in his career. In the final minutes of the last part of the qualifications, Monačan also took care of the early break, as he found himself in a fence in the pool area. Given the Ferrari form shown in training, it may not be such a big surprise either. For his teammate Carlos Sainz will start the race with Bottas from the second row. Surprisingly slightly worse performance by Lewis Hamilton, Giovinazzi for the first time in Q3, and a good performance by Sebastian Vettl with Aston Martin. And as it is already known, only 19 racers passed today's qualifications, as Mick Schumacher did not compete because his car was too damaged in the third practice. Max Verstappen had to go today

May212021 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Horner maintains hope: Here we are on par with Mercedes

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Although Max Verstappen could not be impressed after Thursday's free practice for the Monaco GP, Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner is confident that the car will show its true strength on Saturday and Sunday. Sergio Perez was the fastest in the first free practice, but his form faded in the second practice, where Ferrari was the fastest, and Perez and Verstappen were fourth and eighth. "The racetracks in Spain and Portugal are painted on the skin of Mercedes, but here the story should be different. We need to stay close to Mercedes, so we want to win in Monaco," said Horner, who is convinced victory is achievable if it doesn't come. to team errors.

May202021 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

F1 Monaco, FP2: Ferrari in first two places, Hamilton third

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Homegrown Charles Leclerc and his team-mate at Ferrari, Spaniard Carlos Sainz, were the fastest in the second free practice in Monaco. The Ferrari racers finished the training with a three or four tenths of a second advantage over Lewis Hamilton, who was third. Training was stopped 6 minutes before the end when rookie Mick Schumacher smashed his car into a protective fence. https://twitter.com/F1/status/1395312746892337157 Max Verstappen was fourth and Hamilton teammate Valtteri Bottas was fifth. https://twitter.com/F1/status/1395378484428615683 Sergio Perez was the fastest in the first free practice, ahead of Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappn, and Lewis Hamilton was fifth, one place lower than Pierre Gasly.

May162021 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

McLaren unveiled a special Gulf Oil painting for the Monaco race

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The McLaren team will compete in the Monte Carlo Grand Prix with a special blue-orange painting by sponsor Gulf Oil. Racers Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will also transfer the matte painting to their protective suits and helmets. “I think everyone will agree that our race car will be by far the most beautiful on the starting lineup,” Norris said. McLaren had to obtain permission from the FIA for the special painting, as the rules do not allow major changes to the appearance of the cars during the season, and according to team boss Zack Brown, there were no major problems approving the change. “They liked it and they approved the change,” he said, adding that race cars in such an image will only compete in a race in the Monaco principality. "For now, we intend to use it only in Monaco.

Feb202021 by Bojan VrbnjakNo Comments

Monaco is starting preparations for this year's race

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Last year, Monaco was one of 13 venues canceled due to the global coronavirus pandemic. It was the first time since 1954 that the streets of Monte Carlo had not hosted a Formula One championship race. as the authorities gave the green light for the Formula 1 race, the historic Grand Prix and for Formula E. The statement said: "After a special year 1, when we had to cancel due to the Covid-1 pandemic, the principality has re-established its habits the opportunity to welcome three major events between 2020 April and 19 May 23. This year's edition will be exceptional, with three events planned.