Norbert Haug believes Mercedes stands a strong chance of a good result in Monte Carlo next weekend, not least due to Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg’s experience... read more »

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- Video: Raikkonen vs Alonso at Monaco, 2005 - Amazing qualifying
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Indexed on May-20-2012 13:47:38 from: YouTube.com ( 3717 views )
Video: Raikkonen vs Alonso at Monaco, 2005 - Amazing qualifying
The two superb qualifying laps of Kimi and Fernando in the first quali session at Monaco in 2005.
- Kimi: We will get to the top
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Indexed on May-20-2012 12:48:04 from: Planet-F1.com ( 125 views )
Kimi: We will get to the top
Kimi Raikkonen is confident that Lotus will win a grand prix but has downplayed the chances of that happening in Monaco...
- Monaco danger justified once a year - Schumacher
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Indexed on May-20-2012 15:24:05 from: TheF1Times.com ( 84 views )
Monaco danger justified once a year - Schumacher
Michael Schumacher believes the Monaco Grand Prix contradicts everything Formula 1 has done to improve safety in recent years, but says the risks are justified once a year. The close barriers and very limited run-off mean the track likely wouldn't pass the FIA's strict grade one rating. However the circuit is given special status because of its history. Most recently Sergio Perez crashed heavily during qualifying in 2011 and had to miss the race on Sunday and the following Canadian GP due to concussion when his car hit the barriers upon exiting the tunnel. Whilst improvements have been made, the dangers remain obvious, but Schumacher is adamant they're justified. "Monaco is just a circuit of its own very unique character," said the German. "In a way, you could look at it with a big portion of irony with regards to the contradiction that, for so many years we have successfully campaigned for more track safety, and then we deliberately race in Monaco. "But in my view this is justifiable once a year, especially as the circuit is really so much fun to drive. Every time you go there, you just look forward to finally getting out and driving the track."
- 'Massa in line for 2013 Ferrari drive'
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Indexed on May-20-2012 10:06:18 from: Planet-F1.com ( 76 views )
'Massa in line for 2013 Ferrari drive'
Despite rumours that he could be axed this season, Ferrari insist they could yet retain Felipe Massa for next year's Championship..
- Video: Perez crashes in Monaco, 2011
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Indexed on May-20-2012 06:03:02 from: YouTube.com ( 73 views )
Video: Perez crashes in Monaco, 2011
Video: Perez crashes in Monaco, 2011
The two superb qualifying laps of Kimi and Fernando in the first quali session at Monaco in 2005.
Haug: Drivers make the difference in Monaco
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278785/haug-drivers-make-the-difference-in-monaco/
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Mercedes drivers optimistic about Monaco
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278784/mercedes-drivers-optimistic-about-monaco/
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Both Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher believe Mercedes should be in confident mood as F1 returns to Monte Carlo. In a season that has delivered five winning constructors in... read more »
Grosjean helmet to mark Enstone milestone
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278810/grosjean-helmet-to-mark-enstone-milestone/
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As will be the case with several drivers, Romain Grosjean will sport a modified helmet design for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. This follows three strong results... read more »
Perez in determined mood after crash
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278786/perez-in-determined-mood-after-crash/
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Sergio Pérez is keener than usual to score a good result in Monaco, having suffered his heavy accident on the streets last year. The Mexican missed both the Monte... read more »
Maldonado: I ignore ‘pay driver’ comments
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278780/maldonado-i-ignore-pay-driver-comments/
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Pastor Maldonado has talked briefly about those claiming he is simply in Formula 1 because of money, following his unexpected victory in the Spanish Grand Prix last Sunday.... read more »
Interview with Barcelona winner Pastor Maldonado
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278778/interview-with-barcelona-winner-pastor-maldonado/
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Just five days ago, Pastor Maldonado brought Williams its first victory since 2004 and his career-first win in Formula 1. Since then, the Venezuelan has travelled back to the... read more »
Caterham also did aero run on Thursday
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278771/caterham-also-did-aero-run-on-thursday/
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Caterham was the second Formula 1 team to conduct a straight-line aerodynamic test in England on Thursday, doing so at the same time as Force India. read more »
Klien signs up for V8 Supercars classics
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278755/klien-signs-up-for-v8-supercars-classics/
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Christian Klien has confirmed a deal with Walkinshaw Racing to compete in this year’s Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000 - two of Australia’s legendary touring... read more »
Russian helicopter company boosts Petrov chances
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278754/russian-helicopter-company-boosts-petrov-chances/
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Vitaly Petrov has been given an added push for retaining his Caterham seat ahead of the 2013 season, with the English team having signed a new deal with Russian Helicopters.... read more »
Daly avoids hare while testing Force India
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278753/daly-avoids-hare-while-testing-force-india/
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Conor Daly was blown away by the experience of driving a Formula 1 car on Thursday, but the American was equally surprised by a hare which leapt out in front of him. read more »
Kobayashi hints at podium for Monaco
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278746/kobayashi-hints-at-podium-for-monaco/
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Kamui Kobayashi returns to Monaco fresh from a top five finish in the Spanish Grand Prix. The Japanese Sauber driver also finished fifth in Monte Carlo last year and expects... read more »
Interview with Sauber’s Kamui Kobayashi
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278745/interview-with-sauber-s-kamui-kobayashi/
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Spain saw Kamui Kobayashi rack up Sauber’s second best race finish of the 2012 F1 season, coming home in a highly respectable fifth place at the Circuit de Catalunya.... read more »
Alguersuari: 2013 comeback 100 percent sure
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278740/alguersuari-2013-comeback-100-percent-sure/
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Jaime Alguersuari has no doubts whatsoever about being able to return to Formula 1 as a race driver next season. Having been surprisingly dropped by Toro Rosso at the end of... read more »
Kaltenborn receives a third of Sauber Group
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278731/kaltenborn-receives-a-third-of-sauber-group/
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Sauber team CEO Monisha Kaltenborn has received a third of the stake in the Sauber Group, it was announced by the Swiss company on Wednesday afternoon. The share has been given... read more »
Lola Cars placed into administration
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278728/lola-cars-placed-into-administration/
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Lola Group Holdings, the parent company of Lola Cars International and Lola Composites, has been placed into administration. Blaming the economic crisis for a cash flow... read more »
Final Williams member returns to UK
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278720/final-williams-member-returns-to-uk/
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All members of the Williams team are now safely back at home in the United Kingdom. Following the frightening garage fire after the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday evening,... read more »
Interview with Williams’ Mark Gillan
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278719/interview-with-williams-mark-gillan/
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Victory in Barcelona marked, not only Pastor Maldonado’s maiden win in Formula 1 and the first for Williams since 2004, but the first time the team had triumphed... read more »
Daly to conduct aero test for Force India
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278718/daly-to-conduct-aero-test-for-force-india/
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American Conor Daly will be taking part in a straight-line aerodynamic test for Force India on Thursday. The GP3 race winner and son of former Formula 1 driver Derek finalised... read more »
Column: Five key themes for Monaco
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278713/column-five-key-themes-for-monaco/
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It's almost time for the jewel in the Formula 1 crown, with Monte Carlo playing host to its 70th Grand Prix next weekend. So, to get you in the mood and build the... read more »
Barcelona Williams garage close to repair
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278704/barcelona-williams-garage-close-to-repair/
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Just two days after the dramatic fire which brought the curtain down on the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, repair work is already almost complete on the Williams garage of the... read more »
Haug muted over Mercedes Concorde talks
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278699/haug-muted-over-mercedes-concorde-talks/
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Norbert Haug remains unable to comment on the situation involving Mercedes-Benz and the new Formula 1 Concorde Agreement. At present, the German car manufacturer is unhappy... read more »
Ferrari ‘expecting’ Massa improvement in Monaco
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278696/ferrari-expecting-massa-improvement-in-monaco/
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Felipe Massa has suffered a miserable start to the 2012 season, having collected just a pair of points in comparison with his team-mate’s 61 over the opening five... read more »
Coulthard: Not a surprise that Williams is back
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278694/coulthard-not-a-surprise-that-williams-is-back/
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David Coulthard was particularly delighted that Williams finally returned to winning ways in Barcelona on Sunday, having previously not celebrated a Formula 1 victory since the... read more »
McLaren offers to help Williams in Monaco
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278687/mclaren-offers-to-help-williams-in-monaco/
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McLaren is prepared to do all it can to help Williams enjoy a normal Grand Prix weekend in Monaco. In Barcelona on Sunday, the winning Grove-based team lost thousands of pounds... read more »
One Williams member remains in hospital
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278686/one-williams-member-remains-in-hospital/
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Sir Frank Williams has thanked the entire Formula 1 community, which together helped to recover the situation when his team’s garage caught fire in Barcelona on... read more »
Monte Carlo, Monaco
27th of May 2012
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | 61 |
| 2 | Fernando Alonso | 61 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 53 |
| 4 | Kimi Raikkonen | 49 |
| 5 | Mark Webber | 48 |
| 6 | Jenson Button | 45 |
| 7 | Nico Rosberg | 41 |
| 8 | Romain Grosjean | 35 |
| 9 | Pastor Maldonado | 29 |
| 10 | Sergio Perez | 22 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull Racing-Renault | 109 |
| 2 | McLaren-Mercedes | 98 |
| 3 | Lotus-Renault | 84 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 63 |
| 5 | Mercedes | 43 |
| 6 | Williams-Renault | 43 |
| 7 | Sauber-Ferrari | 41 |
| 8 | Force India-Mercedes | 18 |
| 9 | STR-Ferrari | 6 |
| 10 | Marussia-Cosworth | 0 |
