2005 Monaco Grand Prix

Flibster · 22 May 2005 at 14:11

Raikkonen is pulling away again..
Lead is now up to 15 seconds.

Alonso is trying to keep Webber and Heidfeld behidn him - 0.7 seconds and 1.6 second behind alonso

Massa pits on lap 51

ambulnick · 22 May 2005 at 14:12

Massa Pits. And out into 7th

Joe T · 22 May 2005 at 14:13

Kimi slows - traffic?

Stormrider · 22 May 2005 at 14:14

Joe T said:
Kimi slows - traffic?

Looks like it - 1:18 next lap

ambulnick · 22 May 2005 at 14:14

How bad are Alonso's tyres? Apparently they are "pretty worn" - but I cant seem them. How bad is it for him?

And is it causing him to slow?

Flibster · 22 May 2005 at 14:14

After 51 laps...

Raikkonen
Alonso
Webber
Heidfeld
Fisichella
Trulli
Massa
Montoya
Villeneuve
R.Schumacher
M.Schumacher
Liuzzi
Barrichello
Monteiro
Albers
Friesacher - Accident
Coulthard - Hit by M.Schumacher - damaged rear
Karthikeyan - mechanical failure

Bunka · 22 May 2005 at 14:15

Raikkonen is apparantley fuelled to the finish.

Joe T · 22 May 2005 at 14:16

Kimi speeds up again

Stormrider · 22 May 2005 at 14:16

woah Alonso struggling

edit - or not - just cuts the chicane

Joe T · 22 May 2005 at 14:16

Anyone know who currently has the fastest lap?

Bunka · 22 May 2005 at 14:16

kimi gets an 18.6 sec lead!! :eek:

Joe T · 22 May 2005 at 14:16

Stormrider said:
woah Alonso struggling

Looks like hes holding up the others too

rpstewart · 22 May 2005 at 14:17

ambulnick said:
How bad are Alonso's tyres? Apparently they are "pretty worn" - but I cant seem them. How bad is it for him?

And is it causing him to slow?

The right rear has lost most of the grooves, he's just almost lost it throught he swimming pool, Webber had a sniff but not enough space to pass.

Flibster · 22 May 2005 at 14:17

Alonso has cut a corner a bit - there may be a punishment for that
If he gains any time then he could get a drive through.

Probably trying to keep the Williams behind him though.

rpstewart · 22 May 2005 at 14:18

Almost a Schmaker family gathering at the chicane, MS slidly luridly under braking missed both apexes of the chicane

Flibster · 22 May 2005 at 14:18

M.Schumacher trying to overtake his brother - and what a surprise he can't overtake.
Throws it over the chicane out of the tunnel.

Stormrider · 22 May 2005 at 14:18

Joe T said:
Anyone know who currently has the fastest lap?

Think its MS's 1:15.9

Bunka · 22 May 2005 at 14:18

Kimi increases his lead to 21.3 seconds, he's doing extremely well.

Flibster · 22 May 2005 at 14:18

Raikkonen is now 21.3 seconds ahead.

Thats enough for another pit stop..

Renault appears to only have 1 visible groove on each of the rear tyres. :eek:

That could be cause for concern as there needs to be visible grooves on the tyre at the end of the race.

If there isn't any - well then that could lead to being excluded from the race.

Bridgestone - the moment victory is secured... When??

Stormrider · 22 May 2005 at 14:19

mmm, Alonso's innner grooves on his rears look nearly slick.