2013 Monaco Grand Prix

Track Name: Monaco Grand Prix Circuit
First Race: 1950
Lap Length: 2.08 miles
Total Laps: 78 (162 miles)
Fastest Lap: 1:14.670 (Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004)
2012 Podium: 1. Mark Webber, 2. Nico Rosberg, 3. Fernando Alonso



Race Weekend Schedule:
Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Free Practice 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free Practice 2: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Saturday, May 25, 2013
Free Practice 3: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Qualifying: 2:00 PM

Sunday, May 26, 2013
Race Start: 2:00 PM

Weather Forecast









PREVIOUS WINNERS:
2012: Mark Webber (Red Bull)
2011: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
2010: Mark Webber (Red Bull)
2009: Jenson Button (Brawn GP)
2008: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2007: Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
2006: Fernando Alonso (Renault)
2005: Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren)
2004: Jarno Trulli (Renault)
2003: Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams)

Let the madness begin.

Etogac. I’m fully expecting to see Fernando Alonso sitting right there at the top of the grid.

What is up with Nico Rosberg's pose in this photo during the anthems?
It’s like he just finished walking a runway, stopped at the end to strike a pose for the paparazzi, and was just about to head back to his dressing room for a wardrobe change. And look at Fernando Alonso—he’s using his cap to strategically block the view so nobody notices how much he's geeking out over Adrian Newey standing right behind him.

Seriously, one of the most ridiculous looking podium setups I've ever seen. If there was any way to make this look weird, they found it.

As for the race, thank God we finally get a break from the nonsense. I have no clue what's going on with DRS, but if it's even working, the straights are way too short to actually gain anything from it.

I’d love to see Kimi take the win, but I wouldn't mind seeing Mark Webber do it either. At this point, I'll take any points Sauber can grab.

if those Mercedes cars grab pole, we’re looking at one hell of a procession—unless 😁Romain Grosjean
somehow manages to snag third.

Tyler Bennett5 said:What kind of pose is Rosberg striking in this photo during the anthems?
Like he just finished walking a runway, stopped for the paparazzi at the end, and was about to head back to his dressing room to change. Alonso is using his cap to strategically hide how much Adrian Newey's presence behind him is actually thrilling him.

Expert right here. 🙏🤣🤣🤣

There’s no such thing as good cellulite.....

Easily the worst race on the calendar... the only redeeming quality is watching the onboard footage and marveling at the sheer skill these guys show when they’re skimming the barriers during overtakes—but actual racing? What even is that?

It’s time for Fernando Alonso to grab his third win here in Monaco. Though, honestly, I wouldn't complain if he just settled for a podium again this year.

Roger Wright94 said:It is high time for Fernando Alonso's third victory at Monaco. Though, I suppose I wouldn't complain if he secured a podium spot like last year.

It stands to be an uphill battle, given that qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix takes place on Saturday... and on this track, there isn't even a chance for one horse to overtake another in a race, let alone a racing car overtaking its rival...

The atmosphere is absolutely electric and everything feels perfect, but if Mercedes manages to secure pole position, I suspect nobody will be able to pass them until the pit stops begin. In a race of such critical importance, the real heroes will be the mechanics handling the tire changes; every single second lost during a pit stop comes at a devastating cost. It is my belief that the Ferrari fans' team will be the most efficient in the pits, and I expect them to finish within the top five based on that advantage alone.

I must also offer my commendation to the FIA for their decision not to implement drastic changes to the tire compounds following the Canadian Grand Prix.🙏

How many pit stops should we be looking at?

Richard Vaughn62 said:How many pit stops are we looking at?

we'll know once the first practice sessions wrap up
last year was just one stop—this time maybe two--who knows

I should also add that I am eagerly anticipating that opening lap this Sunday—specifically that very first corner. It promises to be absolute chaos, a true spectacle for the fans...

My only hope is that the heavy hitters fighting for the win don't end up knocking each other out of the race before we even get settled.

Personally, I’m anticipating some strategic overcuts here. My expectations are high for Kimi Raikkonen if he can manage to stretch that opening stint significantly; while the drivers who pit early are stuck fighting through traffic, he could find a massive advantage. I remember back when Fernando Alonso managed to charge through the field after starting from the very back. Granted, he was carving through the midfield back then—teams that were two or three seconds off his pace per lap—but today, Pirelli’s tire degradation creates a gap between even the top-tier cars that is just as substantial.

It would be absolutely brilliant if they moved the DRS zone through the tunnel, just so we could finally see who’s actually got the guts and who’s just bluffing.

darkmarlin16 said:Let the race begin.

I'm rooting for these guys...😁

Richard Vaughn62 said:Worst race on the calendar... the only good part is watching the onboard footage and seeing how much skill these guys have clipping the barriers during overtakes—but actual racing? What even is that?

Worst? Are you kidding? This is literally the most prestigious race of them all!

Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible. At least when it comes to DRS. I’ll always prioritize safety, but these days, it seems like teams are terrified that a driver might accidentally slice a finger off just by tapping a paddle shifter. If they did, the designer would face a congressional hearing and a metaphorical guillotine. As for the tires, they could potentially facilitate some overtaking—even if it feels somewhat artificial.

Rainy qualifying sessions http://www.weather.com/weather/weeke...+MNXX0001:1:MN

This is shaping up to be quite an intriguing prospect; if the running order gets shuffled by the elements, things will become truly fascinating ☕

However, I find myself harboring a certain apprehension—should the rain actually fall—that we might see Sebastian Vettel once again manage to claw out an extra second on his rivals during Q3, much like he has done during the wet qualifying sessions earlier this season

Brian Campbell36 said:I’m just praying that if it rains, Vettel doesn't pull that same stunt again where he finds an extra second over everyone else during the Third Qualifying Session. He's been doing it all season whenever the weather turns.

Interesting...
Isn't that the whole cliché? That rain is the great equalizer, where the car matters less and you finally get to see who the actual drivers are? It’s supposed to strip away the technical advantage and just leave us with raw talent.😍
Plus, we’ve got Monaco in the game... just another street circuit.😁

So how on earth did Vettel manage to grab pole position with a full second lead? 🍿
Shouldn't the Maestro be running at least three seconds ahead of whoever's in second place?😬🤣