tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post4606969349864172675..comments2023-10-26T05:40:57.781-04:00Comments on Axis Of Oversteer: 2012 Monaco GP : Formula SnoreAChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209280332953683555noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-85179545993771361272012-06-04T23:39:46.461-04:002012-06-04T23:39:46.461-04:00sad to say, monaco has become a parade lap.
this...sad to say, monaco has become a parade lap. <br /><br />this pirelli thing stinks too. if F1 wants to insist that having horrible tires adds to the fun factor of F1, bring back refueling! personally i was a fan of the tire wars of bridgestone and michelin, but who knows if they will do that again after that race where michelin pulled out(was that the usGP?)John Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-71938864816923637622012-06-04T04:31:55.803-04:002012-06-04T04:31:55.803-04:00A reliable birdie told me that Kimi's "St...A reliable birdie told me that Kimi's "Steering problem" is Finnish for "Terrible terrible hangover".Guillaumenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-30736218318148640792012-05-30T13:20:05.594-04:002012-05-30T13:20:05.594-04:00Monaco was more exciting when they were driving fl...Monaco was more exciting when they were driving flat out around the confines of the track for an hour and a half. Now that they have to drive conservatively to save their tires, the driving is less exciting to watch and there are less incidents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-6248460089491418852012-05-29T21:25:06.692-04:002012-05-29T21:25:06.692-04:00If I recall correctly a rain spotter for Red Bull ...If I recall correctly a rain spotter for Red Bull was detained during last years German GP because he'd wondered on to government property. <br /><br />As for the race, nothing really happened and that's a shame. However, I did take a couple points away from this weekend. First, Maldonado is still a dick. Don't know why a win would change that but nice to be confirmed right. Second, Ross Brawn saying they don't have tire strategy just a feeling. Which basically confirms Pirelli can't make a fucking tire. Third, the FIA still can't follow thru on rules. See off-throttle blown, f-duct, drs-f-duct. It's not technically legal, but we won't stop you. Well, this year.<br /><br />I really would like to give Michael a pat on the back this weekend. I've not exactly been his biggest supporter since he got back but he showed good form this weekend. I'd be thrilled to see him keep it up.F1Fanhttp://www.formual1.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-48307066747220533462012-05-29T20:43:35.558-04:002012-05-29T20:43:35.558-04:00Amusing how many (highly paid) professionals get r...Amusing how many (highly paid) professionals get rain forecasts wrong, isn't it?Andresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-77903306529874863162012-05-29T19:01:49.142-04:002012-05-29T19:01:49.142-04:00Agree about Checo, he pretty much undid what he a...Agree about Checo, he pretty much undid what he accomplished earlier in the year, he needs to mature still, But the people that count already knew that.AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209280332953683555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-85669091214539946782012-05-29T18:59:23.576-04:002012-05-29T18:59:23.576-04:00I've been there I think four times for the GP,...I've been there I think four times for the GP, Impressive is watching the drivers go through the swimming pool in qualifying. During the race they go quite a bit slower and it becomes like on TV except you don't know what's going on from the stands. (well maybe now with mobile devices). The nice thing about Monaco is that you can get closer to the cars and drivers than anywhere else.<br />And the 2011 race was quite good, it was just this year that it was especially dull.<br /><br />For people with access it's of course a great time, even if they are workingAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209280332953683555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-63605477557634297582012-05-29T18:41:58.462-04:002012-05-29T18:41:58.462-04:00I don't think it was THAT boring. If you look...I don't think it was THAT boring. If you look back to say 08 or 09 it would have been a pretty decent race in terms of action. I think the bar has just been raised tremendously in the last 2 seasons.<br /><br />Great opening lap from Alonso as always. That guy is just en fuego. I also found Checo's "finesse" amusing when he was trying to overtake Heikki. Me thinks he still has a bit to learn before he'll be wearing red.Colinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-27276324140713889092012-05-29T17:18:37.310-04:002012-05-29T17:18:37.310-04:00It was a snoozer on TV, though if the rain had com...It was a snoozer on TV, though if the rain had come down a bit harder at the end it could have been epic. I have read a lot of journalists talking about how even if the Monaco race is a bore, the proximity to the cars and the tight confines of the track bring a great appreciation for driver skill that makes up for a weak race. What say you to that, AC, having been there?Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465452612591938110noreply@blogger.com