On that note, it seems clear that Red Bull still possess this advantage with their exhaust mapping that they unleash for Q3 only. Even Webber improved by 7 tenths over Q2, despite being half a second down on his team mate. What's strange about this is that Renault don't enjoy this same characteristic with their cars in qualifying which is kind of hard to reconcile. But if it's not the exhaust, what else is it?![]()
Hamilton starts from 9th tomorrow:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/05/28/qualifying-penalty-leaves-hamilton-tenth-grid/
I saw that too. I know he only got one lap in during qualifying and he cut the chicane doing it, but invoking a penalty for it is stupid. I mean the lap shouldn't have counted in the first place which would leave him starting in 10th anyway. The FIA should have admitted they made a mistake instead of saying it was a penalty against Hamilton.Hamilton starts from 9th tomorrow:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/05/28/qualifying-penalty-leaves-hamilton-tenth-grid/
He was taken to hospital in Monaco where he underwent an extensive examination. The medical staff informed the Sauber F1 Team that he escaped the shunt with concussion and a bruised thigh. Perez will remain in hospital at least overnight and will definitely not start the race on Sunday.
Can anyone replace Perez or is that not allowed as it was after quali?
I think their clear advantage in qualy boils down to two things mainly - I think it's a combination of the RB7's relatively extreme/large DRS element and how they are able to get the engine mapping/blown diffuser to work in unison with it, in order to maintain the aero balance when the rear flap is activated in qualy (the RB7 is able to open the DRS very early in a corner compared to most). Of course in the race most of this advantage is nullified, as the DRS can only be used to overtake...which might explain what we are seeing.
I saw that too. I know he only got one lap in during qualifying and he cut the chicane doing it, but invoking a penalty for it is stupid. I mean the lap shouldn't have counted in the first place which would leave him starting in 10th anyway.
The penalty is the time being deleted but I think he starts ahead of Perez due to car number but not sure on that. It doesn't matter though as Perez is not starting. I think this time deletion could be a blessing in disguise for Lewis as if McLaren guys start Lewis on the Prime (Soft) tyre, then he could have a good chance of winning the GP provided he does not lose to much time behind Maldonado. If he can go a lot longer than the front runners then it could give him possiblity of winning and finishing on the option tyres will give him the opportunity to attack if he is still further back. I will be happy if Lewis picks up good points and avoids binning the car overtaking or going into barriers trying to hard.
Perez must be feeling further down now like myself after seeing the Champions League Final. Not a good day but at least he is OK which is the main thing.
This might have already been asked but is there ANY chance that Perez will be able to compete tomorrow if he's well enough or is there some rule that won't allow him to?
Yeah I think had Perez set a lap Lewis would start from 10th place.
Tough luck about United mate,but Barca are un stoppable
This might have already been asked but is there ANY chance that Perez will be able to compete tomorrow if he's well enough or is there some rule that won't allow him to?
NOTE TO THE MEDIA
SERGIO PEREZ’s ACCIDENT
UPDATE
Monaco, May 28th - Sauber F1 Team driver Sergio Pérez was this evening visited by FIA President Jean Todt and FIA medical staff. The Sauber driver spoke to the President and also to doctors at Princesse Grace Hospital, who again confirmed that he had suffered a concussion but no more serious injuries in his accident during qualiying. Pérez will remain in hospital overnight and tomorrow.
Pérez will not drive in the FIA F1 2011 Monaco Grand Prix.
Matteo Bonciani
F1 Head of Communications and Press Delegate
Hamilton starts from 9th tomorrow:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/05/28/qualifying-penalty-leaves-hamilton-tenth-grid/
I'm not sure if there's a rule for this but he has a concussion and a bruise on his tighs. Since he has a concussion whether it's bad or not he will not be able to race on behalf of the medical decision. A concussion could take 3 days to a week or even a month but considering Perez is an athlete and a very strong man, he could get rid of it in within just a week...
I already wanted to stab Hamilton in the neck with a wine glass for throwing away the entire race weekend when I thought he was starting seventh. He really should have taken pole, and very possibly the win to follow, but instead he waited in Q3 and it bit him hard in the diffuser.*
Poor Perez - really glad he came out of that one ok though
Is the exit from the tunnel just complete crap? Seems like everyone is taken off guard as they fly down the hill. I heard there was a major truck fire a few days before the race weekend started and they had to repave a good portion of road. Seems like they didn't do a good job smoothing it out...
A concussion could take 3 days to a week or even a month but considering Perez is an athlete and a very strong man, he could get rid of it in within just a week...
That was in to San Devote, the first corner. But it does seem very strange to see three cars all crashing at the same place with very similar accidents. Another thing, the BBC website is now showing Hamilton as starting in 10th place, does this mean a space will be left for where Perez would have been?
The difference is that at Monaco you notice the offs because there's nowhere for the car to go.
Don't think I'll be staying up for this one. Vettel leads into the first corner. Procession. Vettel wins. Championship nudges closer to being over by July.
Let's leave Alonso's crazy pass outta that. His tires just went. Sorry, should have said Generally.
and I got it of watching the replays and then the BBC ^^
Not taking away anything from Hamilton, he is a fantastic driver... but I preferred him last year... where he blamed it on himself... maybe he's just going through a phase where he thinks he should be winning everything not Vettel, I dunno...
And yes, I believe Massa moved out the way when it was safe to and as quickly as he could, so Lewis' gesture was uncalled for. Then the next lap he had the red flags because of Perez's nasty crash, which I am glad that he came away from relatively unhurt.
Sadly it would take a mini miracle for that not to happen .
Oh and I don't get the Hate about Mclaren's late Q3 entry call ,I mean yes it was risky but C'mon there were only 10 cars left and all of them are fantastic drivers so it was really an unlucky thing that Happened there.
Anyway Can't say I am looking forward to Tomorrow but I'll watch it none the less maybe Fernando or Jenson can challenge Vet........eh ok Never mind