Monaco. That one word evokes thoughts of glitz, glamor, spectacle, and great racing in the minds of Formula 1 fans and drivers alike. And that’s where F1 will be this weekend, racing on the shortest track of the season and one that has seen Formula 1 Grands Prix every year since 1955.
Monaco should present an opportunity for Toro Rosso Honda to make up for some of the bad luck and inconsistency of the early races. Having one car score points here can be expected and, given the unpredictable nature of the race, two might be possible. Even on this non-power-dependent circuit and amid the allure of this place, Canada will be in the back of eveyone’s mind as Honda is set to introduce its first major engine upgrade.
Elsewhere on the grid, in Monaco it is not so cut-and-dry to say that one team is a favorite to win, although it is probably safe to say one of the top three will be atop the podium. Merc. will hope to build on the form it showed in Spain. Ferrari may actually have a better car for Monaco, though. Red Bull is counting on its chassis design prowess to jump ahead of their usual spots on the grid on this power-insensitive circuit. The rest is anyone’s guess as Haas, Renault and McLaren mix it up in the middle. One thing is for sure: anything can happen at Monaco.
US TV SCHEDULE
Practice 1 – Thursday, May 24 5:00 AM – ESPN2
Practice 2 – Thursday, May 24 9:00 AM –
ESPNEWS
Practice 3 – Saturday, May 26 6:00 AM –
ESPNEWS
Qualifying – Saturday, May 26 9:00 AM – ESPN2
Race – Sunday, May 27 9:00 AM –
ESPN
Encore – Sunday, May 27 3:30 PM –
ABC
CIRCUIT
INFORMATION
Lap data
Lap length: 3.34km (2.075 miles)
Race laps: 78
Race distance: 260.52km (161.88 miles)
Pole position: Right-hand side of the track
Lap record*: 1’14.439 (161.528 kph) by Michael Schumacher, 2004
Maximum speed: 283kph (175.848 mph)
DRS
zone/s (race): Pit straight
Distance from grid to turn one: 210m
Car performance
Full throttle: 30%
Longest flat-out section: 669m
Downforce level: Maximum
Fuel use per lap: 1.2kg
Time penalty per lap of fuel: 0.024s
Strategy
Quickest complete pit stop in 2013: 24.316s by Red Bull (see full list)
2018 tyres: supersoft, ultrasoft, hypersoft
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
Data sources:
FIA
, Williams, Mercedes
2017 RESULTS
Laps: 78
Pole: Kimi Raikkonen, 1:12.178
Fast race lap: Sergio Perez, 1:14.840
Podium
1. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari
2. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari
3. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull
CURRENT
STANDINGS
Drivers
1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
AMG
Petronas, 95
2. Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Ferrari, 78
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes
AMG
Petronas, 58
4. Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari, 48
5. Daniel Ricciardo, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, 47
6. Max Verstappen, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, 33
7. Fernando Alonso, McLaren Renault, 32
8. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault Sport F1, 22
9. Carlos Sainz Jr, Renault Sport F1, 19
10. Kevin Magnussen, Haas, 19
Constructors
1. Mercedes
AMG
Petronas, 153
2. Scuderia Ferrari, 126
3. Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, 80
4. Renault Sport F1, 41
5. McLaren Renault, 40
6. Haas, 19
7. Force India, 18
8. Toro Rosso, 13
9. Alfa Romeo Sauber, 11
10. Williams Martini Racing, 4
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