[Alvin]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

Just a great race! The Mercedes duo were on the front row, and I thought it interesting that Alonso said that he wasn't concerned with the Mercedes, he was only worried about Vettel. Alonso knew that the Mercs would be a non-factor, and he was right.

What a great run for Ferrari, and another podium for Kimi and the Lotus. Red Bull is still trying to figure out what went wrong.

Mike, speaking of Merc, check out this preview prediction by "F1 Fanatic UK" sez it -Monaco-could be MBs race?
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/05/2...e-for-victory/

[MikeNoun]

Good article! The problem with Monaco is that when a team decides to make it a 1-stop, they end up running their tires into the pavement, and the cars behind can't get around. You end up with a bottleneck, or more frequently an accident, as someone tries to dive inside on the slower car and takes them both out.

Vettel is really good on worn tires, but Raikkonen seems to be the tire master. Alonso is just plain fast. If the pit strategies work out perfectly, it could be a Hamilton/Rosberg victory, but seems like the Mercs are still struggling.

Some drivers that love these tight street circuits, and the cream always rises to the top. I think we'll see the usual up in the top 5 (Vettel, Alonso, Hamilton, Raikkonen, and possibly Rosberg, Button, or Massa), but I'd bank on Vettel or Alonso for this one, pending any crashes of course.

[165th]

Guys, check your programming tonight at 8pm est, 7pm cst the movie SENNA will be shown on NBCSHD. This is the same channel the Formula One is broadcast on.

I show it on my programming for ATT U-verse, but my parents have DISH and it doesn't show up.

This is an incredible documentary. Will give you goose bumps and tears, even though you know the ending.

I was able to acquire a CD of this movie just over 2 years ago, just before it was released. Long story but I bumped into the Brazilian producer in Reagan airport in Houston. He sent me a copy just as it was being released.

Good luck finding it, and definitely, hit the DVR!

[65WJ]

is this the one that ESPN showed a while back?

Great qualifying this morning.
Changing conditions........... Just fantastic.

patrick

[165th]

Originally Posted by 65WJ

is this the one that ESPN showed a while back?

Great qualifying this morning.
Changing conditions........... Just fantastic.

patrick

Probably the same movie, but I didn't know it had aired on ESPN.

Yes, quali was great this morning. Looking forward to another wonderful Memorial weekend filled with great Motorsports here in the US, and the bling of Moncaco!

[Alvin]

Yes, saw the adverts for the Senna movie...it's a good one! We streamed it via Netflix last year.

What a world of difference from practice to Quali 1, 2, 3. From clear blue sky's to rain. Race will be challenging no matter who's up front, weather conditions etc.

Looking forward to it.

[Alvin]

Enjoyed today's race...lots of great driving...and so as not to spoil it for those who haven't watched it yet, a pleasant surprise ending.