Posted on 05/26/2011 4:02:06 PM PDT by Chode
2011 MONACO GRAND PRIX - Live Thread
Venue: Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo
Date: Sunday 29 May
Lap length: 2.075 miles
Race laps: 75
2010 winner: Mark Webber (Red Bull)
First grand prix: 1929
Fri Sunny 25c
Sat Sunn 23c
Sun Sunny 24c
Sergio Perez lost control exiting the tunnel and shunted broadside to the tire barrier, reported he was unconscious.
Update: Sergio Perez is awake, alert but complaining of pain in his legs at the hospital, its being said that his participation in tomorrows race is uncertain.
| 1 | 1 | Sebastian Vettel | RBR-Renault | 1:15.606 | 1:14.277 | 1:13.556 | 18 |
| 2 | 4 | Jenson Button | McLaren-Mercedes | 1:15.397 | 1:14.545 | 1:13.997 | 18 |
| 3 | 2 | Mark Webber | RBR-Renault | 1:16.087 | 1:14.742 | 1:14.019 | 24 |
| 4 | 5 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | 1:16.051 | 1:14.569 | 1:14.483 | 22 |
| 5 | 7 | Michael Schumacher | Mercedes | 1:16.092 | 1:14.981 | 1:14.682 | 29 |
| 6 | 6 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 1:16.309 | 1:14.648 | 1:14.877 | 25 |
| 7 | 3 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren-Mercedes | 1:15.207 | 1:14.275 | 1:15.280 | 15 |
| 8 | 8 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes | 1:15.858 | 1:14.741 | 1:15.766 | 26 |
| 9 | 12 | Pastor Maldonado | Williams-Cosworth | 1:15.819 | 1:15.545 | 1:16.528 | 23 |
| 10 | 17 | Sergio Perez | Sauber-Ferrari | 1:15.918 | 1:15.482 | no time | 23 |
| 11 | 10 | Vitaly Petrov | Renault | 1:16.378 | 1:15.815 | 21 | |
| 12 | 11 | Rubens Barrichello | Williams-Cosworth | 1:16.616 | 1:15.826 | 20 | |
| 13 | 16 | Kamui Kobayashi | Sauber-Ferrari | 1:16.513 | 1:15.973 | 20 | |
| 14 | 15 | Paul di Resta | Force India-Mercedes | 1:16.813 | 1:16.118 | 22 | |
| 15 | 14 | Adrian Sutil | Force India-Mercedes | 1:16.600 | 1:16.121 | 19 | |
| 16 | 9 | Nick Heidfeld | Renault | 1:16.681 | 1:16.214 | 22 | |
| 17 | 18 | Sebastien Buemi | STR-Ferrari | 1:16.358 | 1:16.300 | 17 | |
| 18 | 20 | Heikki Kovalainen | Lotus-Renault | 1:17.343 | 10 | ||
| 19 | 21 | Jarno Trulli | Lotus-Renault | 1:17.381 | 9 | ||
| 20 | 19 | Jaime Alguersuari | STR-Ferrari | 1:17.820 | 9 | ||
| 21 | 24 | Timo Glock | Virgin-Cosworth | 1:17.914 | 12 | ||
| 22 | 25 | Jerome d'Ambrosio | Virgin-Cosworth | 1:18.736 | 11 | ||
| 23 | 22 | Narain Karthikeyan | HRT-Cosworth | No time | 0 | ||
| 24 | 23 | Vitantonio Liuzzi | HRT-Cosworth | No time | 0 | ||
| Q1 107% Time | 1:20.471 |
damn...
1 - Innes Ireland has time with his fans after winning the inaugural United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen on Oct. 8, 1961.
2 - Innes Ireland is in front of Graham Hill, left, and Jack Brabham as they enter the 90 during the inaugural United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen. Ireland would take the checkered flag. Ron Nelson Photo.
from the MRRC http://www.racingarchives.org/
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It’s a 1967 Mustang, one-of-a-kind “resto-mod” built as a tribute to the famous Ford Highland Green Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 blockbuster movie “Bullitt.”
The car is fitted with contemporary features such as four-wheel disc brakes, five-speed transmission, fully independent suspension and many other modern components that make it a truly exciting automobile that a lucky Research Center supporter will win.
The Bullitt Mustang is valued at $72,500.
“We are really excited about this year’s raffle car as it gives people a once-in-a lifetime chance to win an incredible automobile while supporting the Center at the same time,” Research Center President J.C. Argetsinger said.
“We are certain that tickets for this year’s raffle will sell out quickly, and I encourage our supporters to purchase their tickets early,” Director of Marketing and Development Jon McKnight said.
Tickets go on sale June 3rd, and only 2,500 will be sold. The drawing for the winning ticket will be Dec. 3 at noon at the Center. The prices are $60 each or two for $100.
“I expect that tickets will be gone by Vintage Grand Prix weekend in September,” McKnight said.
The winner need not be present to win, and McKnight reminds ticket purchasers that the winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with winning the car as well as transportation from Watkins Glen.
Tickets may be purchased at the Racing Research Center or on-line at www.racingarchives.org.
Some of features of the Bullitt Mustang:
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it sounds messed up but, as hard as i took his death, he was no longer with McLaren at the time of the crash, and i prolly would of taken it much harder and in a different ways had he still been with the team...
Pérez ruled out of Monaco race
Sauber has stated that Sergio Pérez will definitely not be starting tomorrow's 78-lap Monaco Grand Prix, confirming a widely expected outcome after the Mexican's violent crash at the Nouvelle Chicane this afternoon. The Hinwil-based squad also explained that the cause of the accident is still being investigated, but Technical Director James Key believes Pérez will be able to shed more light on the situation shortly.
"Of course we are very relieved that Sergio wasn’t seriously injured," Team Principal Peter Sauber commented. "Up to the accident he was doing very well in qualifying, and also better than expected as he had outperformed all his direct competitors. For Kamui it didn’t go too well in qualifying, but we know what his skills are and expect them to play a role in tomorrow’s race."
Key added: "First and foremost we are obviously relieved with the reports that Sergio is okay. It’s always very worrying for a team when you see an accident of that magnitude, so it’s good to hear that he is fundamentally okay. We are looking into what happened. There is no indication at the moment from the data we have seen that there was a problem with the car. But we have to talk to Sergio to investigate further what happened."
Sauber confirms: No serious injures for Pérez
In a press release entitled ‘Good News!’, the Sauber team has confirmed that Sergio Pérez has sustained no serious injures after his heavy crash in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying. The 21-year-old Mexican, who lost control at the Nouvelle Chicane for a currently unknown reason, has been submitted to the Princess Grace Hospital after suffering concussion and a sprained thigh.
The full statement from Sauber reads as follows:
‘It was with great relief the Sauber F1 Team received the news that Sergio Pérez has no serious injuries after his heavy accident in the closing minutes of the final part of qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. Shortly before 15:00 hrs he had crashed into the barrier after the fast tunnel section of the circuit.
The 21-year-old Mexican was taken to the Hospital Princess Grace in Monaco from where the team received further information at 16:25 hrs: The doctors said Pérez had suffered concussion and a sprained thigh, but no broken bones and, following a scan, they could find no further injuries.
The reason for the accident will be investigated and the team will update the media as soon as it has any further information.’
Formula 1 governing body the FIA has released an official communiqué which explains that Sergio Pérez will stay in hospital overnight on Saturday. The Mexican, who crashed heavily at the chicane in qualifying, has no broken bones but did suffer from concussion and a sprained thigh.
The brief FIA statement reads as follows:
‘It has been confirmed that Sauber F1 Team driver Sergio Perez is stable, conscious and talking. He is still currently undergoing tests at Princesse Grace hospital. According to doctors he has suffered a concussion but has not sustained any fractures. His condition is currently reported as “encouraging”. He will remain in hospital overnight.’
I know Bernie must have a bigger boat
Starting 5th
It is a wonderful sport - Piscine - The Pool
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i was 11, and watching from the start/finish line grandstand...
yup, prolly the boat to get to his boat...
DOH... make that 6 years old
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i don't normally gambol, but... i think i'll get a couple tickets
Wenever I drive a car from the sixties or seventies now I'm shocked by the suspensions .... we've come a long way baby
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unfortunately Hamilton again acted like his father
- Piscine - The Pool
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Where do you get that from? Average speed is above 160 km/h / 100 mph. Look at the lap times, do the math. At a race length of 260 km it is easily finished within the two hour limit. Unless it's a wet race (with safety car phases etc.) but those reach the time limit on many if not most other tracks as well. Monaco being right on the sea may be more prone to have some showers coming down, of course.
And "soooo sloooow" is a relative term when you look at the cramped track conditions. When they scream out of the tunnel and rip through the following chicanes along the harbor, the visual impression makes it actually *look* a lot faster than a wide open high speed course. IMHO. YMMV. I found today's race very entertaining.
Please! No more photos with Briatore in them. Ever!
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