Speedcafe.com Race Guide - 2012 Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, May 24-27

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Round 6 - Monaco I Introduction

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The Monaco Grand Prix has turned up plenty of surprising results in its long and oft-celebrated history.

The demanding street course has been the sole scene of success for one-time Grand Prix winners Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli, and has shocked the likes of Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, who have all crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix while leading comfortably.

The circuit has, like the cars themselves, evolved greatly over time, but continues to provide unique challenges that can lead to upset results.

Even last year, Sebastian Vettel’s victory came very much against-the-odds following an early race gaff that saw his Red Bull crew fit the wrong tyres to the World Champion’s RB7.

On any other track it would have ended Vettel’s chances of victory, but a well-timed Safety Car, some stern blocking and a fortuitous red flag conspired to see the German home.

Fast-forward 12 months and Monaco’s usual ability to add spice to an F1 season may well go unnoticed.

Following five races of fluctuating fortunes for all of the top teams, a true pecking order still has not been established.

Seven teams - McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Williams, Lotus and Sauber - have all shown that they have the potential to win races so far this season if the conditions suit them.

It’ll certainly be hard to pick a surprising result this weekend given the lack of concrete expectations. What more drama could Monaco possibly add to such a tumultuous season?

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Round 6 - Monaco I Cover Story

The real deal?

Maldonado heads for Monaco After a mixed bag of results across the opening four races, the Spanish Grand Prix was meant to be the one where everything would finally make sense.

A long-time favourite location for testing, the Catalunya circuit’s layout places a major emphasis on aerodynamic performance.

Put simply, it’s where the good cars shine and the bad cars slump.

The success of Williams and Pastor Maldonado in the Spanish Grand Prix was as convincing as it was surprising.

For a team that hadn’t won a race in eight years and a driver who’d been labelled as little more than a financial asset since he arrived in F1 last year, it was a mighty performance.

The question begging to be answered this weekend in Monaco is whether Venezuela’s only Grand Prix winner can again trouble the front-runners.

The then-reigning GP2 champion ran amongst the point scorers for the majority of the day before finding himself the victim of one of Lewis Hamilton’s robust overtaking manoeuvres in the closing stages. Sixth place turned into 18th, but a marker had at least been laid.

Perhaps even more pertinently, the FW34’s strongest sector last time out in Barcelona was the third one, where lowspeed mechanical grip and power-down performance really counted. Williams’ switch to Renault engines - which have shone in Monaco over recent years - for 2012 undoubtedly played its part in that.

Although unwilling to make bold predictions, Maldonado describes his attitude heading into the weekend as one of confidence.

“Our package is definitely getting better and although we don’t have the quickest car right now, we are improving very quickly,” he says. “I have always liked Monaco and I am certainly full of confidence (ahead of the weekend).”

While the relative competitiveness of the top teams has fluctuated wildly so far this season, there are several signs that indicate Maldonado will be a genuine contender again in Monaco.

Williams’ progress hasn’t come overnight.

The building blocks for the droughtbreaking win were put in place midway through last year, where decisions to change the team’s technical structure, topend staff and engine supplier were made.

Firstly, Maldonado himself has repeatedly shown a special affinity with the streets of the principality. Having taken two firsts and two seconds from his four GP2 Feature Race starts in Monaco, the street course was the scene of Maldonado’s most impressive performance during his rookie F1 campaign last year.

Out went technical director Sam Michael and head of aerodynamics Jon Tomlinson, and in swept Mike Coughlan (technical director), Mark Gillian (operations engineer) and Jason Sommerville (aerodynamics). Coughlan spent the second half of 2011 focussed solely on this year’s car, while Gillian’s role sees him take

responsibility for the trackside operations of the team - effectively removing part of the load normally borne by the technical director.

According to Maldonado, the changes within the team have combined well with improvements in his own driving.

“Our new technical team seem to be making a very positive impact already,” says Maldonado of the rapid progress from 2011, where only five points were scored by the Grove outfit all season.

“I also have more experience now compared to last year and this is certainly helping me. I don’t think there is one single thing that has led us to improve this year, but a number of little changes that when put together have made us more competitive on track.”

And what of the pay-driver slurs? It’s no secret that Maldonado’s rise to the top of the sport has been made possible through sponsorships from his native Venezuela.

The large signage spruiking Venezuela’s national oil and gas company PVDSA is evidence of that.

“I am very lucky to have such amazing support from Venezuela,” he says. “The finances I can bring have helped me reach Formula One but also help develop the car and that is crucial in being successful.

“I don’t focus on these comments, preferring to do my talking on the track and do the best job I can for the team.

Hopefully my performance in Spain has shown that I have the talent to be one of the best drivers.”

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Round 6 - Monaco I Track Details

Circuit de Monaco Technical preview with Lotus F1’s trackside operations director Alan Permane

THE CAR Rear wing We will have a Monaco-specific ‘big’ rear wing to gain more downforce at the slower overall speeds we see here.

Brakes Brakes are not a big concern. It’s only low speed so you’re not braking significantly as you would from a long straight into a first gear corner, and it’s also a shorter race than most, so wear is not an issue. You need to monitor temperature because there aren’t high speed sections to cool down the brakes and the relentless stop / start nature can compound heat generation.

Suspension Monaco has the greatest undulations relative to any other circuit, so you need a soft car which allows the tyres to be on the tarmac as much as possible. This means softer roll bars and springs, with the aim of maximising mechanical grip without losing too much aerodynamic grip.

Tyres This will be the first time we see Pirelli’s red-marked supersoft tyre at a race. We’ll also run the soft compound. Tyre wear is very low here, due to the smooth track surface and low speed layout.

Front wing Front downforce is very important here and we run maximum front wing with more balance to the front because of the understeer inducing characteristics of the circuit.

Engine You need an engine with very good response. Rather than ultimate power being the goal; drivability is king. You’ll never go slower with more power, but it’s the least power sensitive circuit of the year. The engine also spends a relatively short amount of time at full throttle so the challenge is to deliver torque through the lower rev limits of the engine.

However, as Monaco is a bumpy street track, the engine needs a good limiter setting so it is capable of digesting all the bumps. Fuel consumption also needs to be worked out accurately as the track gets quicker and quicker over the week-end.

THE CIRCUIT Turn 1 The first corner is very tight and has been the scene of many incidents over the years.

The drivers need to keep their wits about them to avoid any drama.

Turns 4 & 5 The bumpy track between turns four and five means that the drivers need to modify their

line to avoid unsettling their car unduly.

Turn 6 The slowest corner on the circuit, and of the entire season. Suspension and steering mods have to be made to the car just to make it through this turn.

Turn 9 Taken flat out, the tunnel is the fastest part of the track. The contrast of natural, artificial, then natural light is a big challenge for the drivers. Track temperature is also different from the rest of the circuit.

Turn 10 Exiting the tunnel into the chicane is the scene of many out-braking manoeuvres.

An opportunity to pressurise the car ahead, but a place where mistakes are often seen.

Turn 14 The Swimming Pool, ‘La Piscine’, is entered very quickly, before braking hard for turn 15.

Turn 18 Turn 18, La Rascasse, is the second slowest part of the circuit with the cars running very close to the inside wall.

Start-finish straight A good exit is essential leading on to the start finish straight. High traction demands here.

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Red Bull Racing Base: Milton Keynes, UK Team Principal: Christian Horner Technical Chief: Adrian Newey Chassis: RB8 Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Albert Park, 2005 Constructors’ titles: 2 Wins: 28 Pole Positions: 39 Fastest Laps: 23

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Championship Position: 1st Best Qualifying: 1st Average Qualifying: 6.4 Best Finish: 1st Average Finish: 5.0

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Championship Position: 5th Best Qualifying: 3rd Average Qualifying: 6.2 Best Finish: 4th Average Finish: 5.4

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Red Bull Racing will attempt to take its third consecutive Monaco victory this weekend following the success of Mark Webber in 2010 and Sebastian Vettel in 2011. Previous circuit form has proven to mean little this year however, with Barcelona a clear case in point for this team.

Coupling poor qualifying (12th and eighth respectively) with front-wing problems meant neither were a contender during the race.

Although unwise to completely rule Vettel out of victory calculations, the German has just one top five qualifying effort so far this year - a trait that could make things very difficult on the streets of Monte Carlo.

Sebastian Vettel Nationality: German Date of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007 World Championships: 2 Wins: 22 Poles: 31 Fastest Laps: 10 Career Highlights: 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

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2012 FORM JENSON BUTTON Championship Position: 6th Best Qualifying: 2nd Average Qualifying: 5.0 Best Finish: 1st Average Finish: 8.8 LEWIS HAMILTON Championship Position: 3rd Best Qualifying: 1st Average Qualifying: 1.4 Best Finish: 3rd Average Finish: 5.0

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966 World Championships: 8 Wins: 176 Poles Positions: 148 Fastest Laps: 149

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Lewis Hamilton is yet to win a Grand Prix this season, but a mistake-free run here may well provide the Briton with his first big trophy of the campaign. The McLaren was quick in the Spanish Grand Prix, with Hamilton finishing eighth despite starting 24th (due to his disqualification from qualifying) and losing time with yet another pitstop issue in the race.

McLaren heads into the weekend confident it has sorted its pit dramas, and has two drivers who know how to win around Monaco. Both should start near or at the front, making them definite contenders for the race.

Jenson Button Nationality: British Date of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000 World Championships: 1 Wins: 13 Poles: 8 Fastest Laps: 7 Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion

Lewis Hamilton Nationality: British Date of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 World Championships: 1 Wins: 17 Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 11 Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

SCUDERIA FERRARI Base: Maranello, Italy Team Principal: Stefano Domenicali Technical Chief: Pat Fry Chassis: F2012 Engine: Ferrari 056

2012 FORM FERNANDO ALONSO Championship Position: 2nd Best Qualifying: 3rd Average Qualifying: 8.4 Best Finish: 1st Average Finish: 4.8 FELIPE MASSA Championship Position: 17th Best Qualifying: 12th Average Qualifying: 14.2 Best Finish: 9th Average Finish: 13.8

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950 World Championships: 16 Wins: 217 Pole Positions: 205 Fastest Laps: 227

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

While Williams stole the show in Barcelona, the performance of Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend was barely any less remarkable than that of Pastor Maldonado’s Williams.

Alonso had played down the immediate effect that the latest round of upgrades would have on the troublesome F2012, but second on both the grid and the final podium indicated gains had been made.

Improving your season best grid position by a whole seven places doesn’t happen every race...

Alonso already has two Monaco trophies in his cabinet, and while it is unlikely that the Ferrari will be the best car on the tight street layout, a victory is far from out of the question.

FERNANDO ALONSO Nationality: Spanish Date of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 World Championships: 2 Wins: 28 Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 19 Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

FELIPE MASSA Nationality: Brazilian Date of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 World Championships: 0 Wins: 11 Poles: 15 Fastest Laps: 14 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup

Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Base: Brackley, UK Team Principal: Ross Brawn Technical Chief: Bob Bell Chassis: F1 W03 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

Debut: Albert Park, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 0

2012 FORM MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Championship Position: 18th Best Qualifying: 3rd Average Qualifying: 7.4 Best Finish: 10th Average Finish: 17.6 NICO ROSBERG Championship Position: 7th Best Qualifying: 1st Average Qualifying: 5.6 Best Finish: 1st Average Finish: 7.6

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

This weekend will truly test how far Mercedes has come in the last 12 months. The 2011 Monaco Grand Prix saw the Mercedes duo competitive during the opening laps before quickly falling away with severe rear tyre degradation.

Michael Schumacher has been highly critical of the current generation of Pirelli tyres and how big an effect they have on the racing. It’s been a horror start to the campaign for the seventime World Champion, who sits just 18th in the championship with a best finish of 10th so far.

A five-place grid penalty here (for a hit on Bruno Senna in Barcelona) may put paid to chances of major improvement.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Nationality: German Date of Birth: 03/01/1969 Debut: Spa, 1991 World Championships: 7 Wins: 91 Poles: 68 Fastest Laps: 76 Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1990 German F3 Champion

NICO ROSBERG Nationality: German Date of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2 Place of Birth: Wiesbaden Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

LOTUS F1 TEAM Base: Enstone, UK Team Principal: Eric Boullier Technical Chief: James Allison Chassis: E20 Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

2012 FORM KIMI RAIKKONEN Championship Position: 4th Best Qualifying: 5th Average Qualifying: 8.8 Best Finish: 2nd Average Finish: 6.2 ROMAIN GROSJEAN Championship Position: 8th Best Qualifying: 3rd Average Qualifying: 6.2 Best Finish: 3rd Average Finish: 11.6

Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 2

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

An incorrect tyre strategy saw Lotus fail to capitalise on its Sunday morning status of favourites for the Spanish Grand Prix, but don’t expect to see the same mistake made this weekend.

The E20 has arguably been the most consistent car across all track conditions experienced during the opening five races, with either Kimi Raikkonen or Romain Grosjean qualifying in the top five for every race outside of Bahrain, where both shone on Sunday.

Both drivers will fancy their chances of another podium here - repeating Robert Kubica’s feat for the team of 2010. Like Barcelona, victory should again be the target.

KIMI RAIKKONEN Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 World Championships: 1 Wins: 18 Poles: 16 Fastest Laps: 36 Career Highlights: 2007 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2005 World Driver’s Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion

ROMAIN GROSJEAN Nationality: French Date of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series Champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series Champion

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM Base: Silverstone, UK Team Principal: Vijay Mallya Technical Chief: Andrew Green Chassis: VJM05 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

2012 FORM PAUL DI RESTA Championship Position: 12th Best Qualifying: 10th Average Qualifying: 13.4 Best Finish: 6th Average Finish: 8.8 NICO HULKENBERG Championship Position: 15th Best Qualifying: 9th Average Qualifying: 13.6 Best Finish: 9th Average Finish: 13.6

Debut: Albert Park, 2008 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 1

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Nico Hulkenberg added further to Force India’s 2012 points tally with a 10th place finish in Barcelona, but repeating the feat will not prove easy this weekend.

Qualifying has not been the VJM05’s strong point thus far in the campaign, with Paul di Resta’s average finish of 9.8 almost a full four places better than his qualifying average.

Even in the topsy-turvy Pirelli and DRS era, the tight streets of Monte Carlo will always tend to favour those who qualify well, so making the leap into Q3 will be important.

PAUL DI RESTA Nationality: Scottish Date of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3

NICO HULKENBERG Nationality: German Date of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion

Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

SAUBER F1 TEAM Base: Hinwil, Switzerland Team Principal: Peter Sauber Technical Chief: Matt Morris Chassis: C31 Engine: Ferrari 056

2012 FORM KAMUI KOBAYASHI Championship Position: 11th Best Qualifying: 4th Average Qualifying: 11.2 Best Finish: 5th Average Finish: 11.4 SERGIO PEREZ Championship Position: 10th Best Qualifying: 6th Average Qualifying: 9.8 Best Finish: 2nd Average Finish: 10.4

Debut: Kylami, 1993 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 3

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

A return to Monaco marks a return to the scene of Sergio Perez’s horrific qualifying accident last year - one which kept the Mexican out of two races.

Perez says he returns to the circuit stronger this time around and, truth be told, so does his team.

The Sauber C31 has already made five trips to the points this year, and it can be expected that the team will add to that tally this weekend.

Kamui Kobayashi finished fifth last year in the squad’s sole entry in the race, and with the driver generally accepted to play a bigger role here than at any other circuit, the hard charging Japanese says a podium is possible.

KAMUI KOBAYASHI Nationality: Japanese Date of Birth: 13/09/1986 Debut: Interlagos, 2009 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup

SERGIO PEREZ Nationality: Mexican Date of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO Base: Faenza, Italy Team Principal: Franz Tost Technical Chief: Giorgio Ascanelli Chassis: STR7 Engine: Ferrari 056

2012 FORM DANIEL RICCIARDO Championship Position: 16th Best Qualifying: 6th Average Qualifying: 12.8 Best Finish: 9th Average Finish: 13.2 JEAN-ERIC VERGNE Championship Position: 14th Best Qualifying: 11th Average Qualifying: 16.2 Best Finish: 8th Average Finish: 12.2

Debut: Sakhir, 2006 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 0

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Daniel Ricciardo could be one to watch this weekend. It may be Ricciardo’s first visit to Monaco as a Formula 1 driver, but the Australian heads into this year’s race off the back of victories in the hotly contested Formula Renault 3.5 races around the streets of the principality during 2010 and 2011.

Having driven the first practice session in Monaco last year with Toro Rosso will also help Ricciardo in the battle with team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne, who enters the weekend still marginally ahead on points courtesy of his strategy-assisted run in Malaysia.

DANIEL RICCIARDO Nationality: Australian Date of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5, 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion

JEAN-ERIC VERGNE Nationality: French Date of Birth:25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: – Wins: – Poles: – Fastest Laps: – Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

WILLIAMS Base: Grove, UK Team Principal: Frank Williams Technical Chief: Mike Coughlan Chassis: FW34 Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

2012 FORM PASTOR MALDONADO Championship Position: 9th Best Qualifying: 2nd Average Qualifying: 10.2 Best Finish: 1st Average Finish: 12.8 BRUNO SENNA Championship Position: 13th Best Qualifying: 13th Average Qualifying: 14.8 Best Finish: 6th Average Finish: 14.8

Debut: Aires, 1978 World Championships: 9 Wins: 114 Pole Positions: 127 Fastest Laps: 130

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

All eyes will be on Williams this weekend as it aims to repeat Pastor Maldonado’s stunning Spanish Grand Prix victory.

Maldonado forged a strong record in Monaco during his time in GP2, and was impressive in his first Formula 1 outing here last year.

The Williams’ strong Sector 3 performance in Barcelona will have the team optimistic of being highly competitive on the tight Monaco streets, although qualifying remains the biggest concern.

Maldonado’s performance on Saturday in Spain yielded just the team’s second Q3 run of the season so far. A similarly strong qualifying run is a prerequisite for Monaco success.

PASTOR MALDONADO Nationality: Venezuelan Date of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia

BRUNO SENNA Nationality: Brazilian Date of Birth: 15/10/1983 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

CATERHAM F1 TEAM Base: Hingham, UK Team Principal: Tony Fernandes Technical Chief: Mike Gascoyne Chassis: CT01 Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships : 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0

2012 FORM HEIKKI KOVALAINEN Championship Position: 22nd Best Qualifying: 16th Average Qualifying: 18.6 Best Finish: 16th Average Finish: 18.4 VITALY PETROV Championship Position: 21st Best Qualifying: 19th Average Qualifying: 19.8 Best Finish: 16th Average Finish: 17.2

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Monaco’s usually high attrition rate could provide Caterham with an opportunity to retake 10th in the Constructors’ Championship from fellow minnows Marussia.

Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen finished 13th and 14th respectively in Monaco last year, which would prove to be the team’s best outing of the season.

Kovalainen can also be considered a chance to repeat his Bahrain qualifying performance by making Q2. The Caterham is unlikely to have the raw pace to do so, but could sneak in thanks to the efforts of the underrated Finn and the potential misfortune of others.

HEIKKI KOVALAINEN Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 19/10/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2 Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan

VITALY PETROV Nationality: Russian Date of Birth: 08/09/1984 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

HRT F1 TEAM Base: Madrid, Spain Team Principal: Luis Perez-Sala Technical Chief: Jean-Claude Martens Chassis: F112 Engine: Cosworth CA2012

2012 FORM PEDRO DE LA ROSA Championship Position: 23rd Best Qualifying: 22nd Average Qualifying: 22.8 Best Finish: 19th Average Finish: 21.0 NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN Championship Position: 24th Best Qualifying: 24th Average Qualifying: 24.0 Best Finish: 21st Average Finish: 22.0

Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 WIns: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

HRTs drivers will head to Monaco expecting to be a little closer, in terms of time rather than position, to the front-runners due to the circuit’s lack of dependence on raw downforce.

The team has moved into its new Madrid headquarters in recent weeks - a move it says is key to its future.

Team principal Luis Perez-Sala has, however, played down its chances of leap-frogging Marussia in the 2012 pecking order. Issues for Timo Glock in Bahrain qualifying continues to represent the only time that either HRT driver has qualified off the back row all season.

PEDRO DE LA ROSA Nationality: Spanish Date of Birth: 24/02/1971 Debut: Albert Park, 1999 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 1997 Formula Nippon F3000 Champion, 1995 Japanese Formula 3 Champion

NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN Nationality: Indian Date of Birth: 14/01/1977 Debut: Albert Park, 2005 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 4th 2005 US Grand Prix, 4th 2000 British F3 Championship, 4th 2003 Formula Nissan WS

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Round 6 - Monaco I Driver Profiles

MARUSSIA F1 TEAM Base: Banbury, UK Team Principal: John Booth Technical Chief: Pat Symonds Chassis: MR01 Engine: Cosworth CA2012

2012 FORM TIMO GLOCK Championship Position: 19th Best Qualifying: 21st Average Qualifying: 21.6 Best Finish: 14th Average Finish: 17.4 CHARLES pIC Championship Position: 20th Best Qualifying: 21st Average Qualifying: 21.6 Best Finish: 15th Average Finish: 20.0

Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Like Caterham and HRT, Marussia will undoubtedly see Monaco as a chance to survive the mayhem and secure a mid-teens result.

Additionally, the circuit’s reputation of allowing more influence from the driver than any other will make it a true test of Charles Pic’s progress.

The young Frenchman has largely impressed so far with his competitiveness compared with experienced team-mate Timo Glock, and the German will be eager to put a sizeable margin on the rookie in qualifying. This intra-team battle should be one of the more interesting aspects of Q1.

TIMO GLOCK Nationality: German Date of Birth: 18/03/1982 Debut: Montreal, 2004 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 2 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC

CHARLES pic Nationality: French Date of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 World Series by Renault FR 3.5

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Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats

Championship Standings World Drivers Championship NO Driver Nat

Car

Points

1

Sebastian Vettel

Germany

Red Bull

61

2

Fernando Alonso

Spain

Ferrari

61

3

Lewis Hamilton

Great Britain

McLaren

53

4

Kimi Raikkonen

Finland

Lotus

49

5

Mark Webber

Australia

Red Bull

48

6

Jenson Button

Great Britain

McLaren

45

7

Nico Rosberg

Germany

Mercedes

41

8

Romain Grosjean

France

Lotus

35

9

Pastor Maldonado

Venezuala

Williams

29

10

Sergio Perez

Mexico

Sauber

22

11

Kamui Kobayshi

Japan

Sauber

19

12

Paul Di Resta

Great Britain

Force India

15

13

Bruno Senna

Brazil

Williams

14

14

Jean-Eric Vergne

France

Toro Rosso

4

15

Nico Hulkenberg

Germany

Force India

3

16

Daniel Ricciardo

Australia

Toro Rosso

2

17

Felipe Massa

Brazil

Ferrari

2

18

Michael Schumacher

Germany

Mercedes

2

19

Timo Glock

Germany

Marussia

0

20

Charles Pic

France

Marussia

0

21

Vitaly Petrov

Russia

Caterham

0

22

Heikki Kovalainen

Finland

Caterham

0

23

Pedro de la Rosa

Spain

HRT

0

24

Narain Karthikeyan

India

HRT

0

World Constructors Championship Pos

Constructor

Points

1

Red Bull Racing

109

2

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

98

3

Lotus F1 Team

84

4

Scuderia Ferrari

63

5

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

43

6

Williams F1 Team

43

7

Sauber F1 Team

41

8

Sahara Force India F1 Team

18

9

Scuderia Toro Rosso

6

10

Marussia F1 Team

0

11

Caterham F1 Team

0

12

HRT F1 Team

0

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Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats

Recent Monaco Grand Prix Winners Year Driver 2011 Sebastian Vettel 2010 Mark Webber 2009 Jenson Button 2008 Lewis Hamilton 2007 Fernando Alonso 2006 Fernando Alonso 2005 Kimi Räikkönen 2004 Jarno Trulli 2003 Juan Pablo Montoya 2002 David Coulthard 2001 Michael Schumacher 2000 David Coulthard 1999 Michael Schumacher 1998 Mika Häkkinen 1997 Michael Schumacher 1996 Olivier Panis 1995 Michael Schumacher 1994 Michael Schumacher 1993 Ayrton Senna 1992 Ayrton Senna 1991 Ayrton Senna 1990 Ayrton Senna 1989 Ayrton Senna 1988 Alain Prost 1987 Ayrton Senna 1986 Alain Prost 1985 Alain Prost 1984 Alain Prost 1983 Keke Rosberg 1982 Riccardo Patrese 1981 Gilles Villeneuve 1980 Carlos Reutemann 1979 Jody Scheckter 1978 Patrick Depailler 1977 Jody Scheckter 1976 Niki Lauda 1975 Niki Lauda 1974 Ronnie Peterson 1973 Jackie Stewart 1972 Jean-Pierre Beltoise

Constructor Red Bull-Renault Red Bull-Renault Brawn-Mercedes McLaren-Mercedes McLaren-Mercedes Renault McLaren-Mercedes Renault Williams-BMW McLaren-Mercedes Ferrari McLaren-Mercedes Ferrari McLaren-Mercedes Ferrari Ligier-Mugen-Honda Benetton-Renault Benetton-Ford McLaren-Ford McLaren-Honda McLaren-Honda McLaren-Honda McLaren-Honda McLaren-Honda Lotus-Honda McLaren-TAG McLaren-TAG McLaren-TAG Williams-Ford Brabham-Ford Ferrari Williams-Ford Ferrari Tyrrell-Ford Wolf-Ford Ferrari Ferrari Lotus-Ford Tyrrell-Ford BRM

Location Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo

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Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats

Previous World Drivers’ Champions

Year Driver Nat 2010 Sebastian Vettel GER 2009 Jenson Button GBR 2008 Lewis Hamilton GBR 2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN 2006 Fernando Alonso ESP 2005 Fernando Alonso ESP 2004 Michael Schumacher GER 2003 Michael Schumacher GER 2002 Michael Schumacher GER 2001 Michael Schumacher GER 2000 Michael Schumacher GER 1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN 1998 Mika Häkkinen FIN 1997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN 1996 Damon Hill GBR 1995 Michael Schumacher GER 1994 Michael Schumacher GER 1993 Alain Prost FRA 1992 Nigel Mansell GBR 1991 Ayrton Senna BRA 1990 Ayrton Senna BRA 1989 Alain Prost FRA 1988 Ayrton Senna BRA

Constructor Red Bull Brawn McLaren Ferrari Renault Renault Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari McLaren McLaren Williams Williams Benetton Benetton Williams Williams McLaren McLaren McLaren McLaren

Wins 5 6 5 6 7 7 13 6 11 9 9 5 8 7 8 9 8 7 9 7 6 4 8

Poles 10 4 7 3 6 6 8 5 7 11 9 11 9 10 9 4 6 13 14 8 10 2 13

Points 256 95 98 110 134 133 148 93 144 123 108 76 100 81 97 102 92 99 108 96 78 76 90

Round 6 - Monaco I Race Stats

Year Driver Nat 1987 Nelson Piquet BRA 1986 Alain Prost FRA 1985 Alain Prost FRA 1984 Niki Lauda AUT 1983 Nelson Piquet BRA 1982 Keke Rosberg FIN 1981 Nelson Piquet BRA 1980 Alan Jones AUS 1979 Jody Scheckter RSA 1978 Mario Andretti USA 1977 Niki Lauda AUT 1976 James Hunt GBR 1975 Niki Lauda AUT 1974 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA 1973 Jackie Stewart GBR 1972 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA 1971 Jackie Stewart GBR 1970 Jochen Rindt AUT 1969 Jackie Stewart GBR 1968 Graham Hill GBR 1967 Denny Hulme NZL 1966 Jack Brabham AUS 1965 Jim Clark GBR 1964 John Surtees GBR 1963 Jim Clark GBR 1962 Graham Hill GBR 1961 Phil Hill USA 1960 Jack Brabham AUS 1959 Jack Brabham AUS 1958 Mike Hawthorn GBR 1957 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG 1956 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG 1955 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG 1954 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG 1953 Alberto Ascari ITA 1952 Alberto Ascari ITA 1951 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG 1950 Giuseppe Farina ITA

Constructor Williams McLaren McLaren McLaren Brabham Williams Brabham Williams Ferrari Lotus Ferrari McLaren Ferrari McLaren Tyrell Lotus Tyrell Lotus Matra Lotus Brabham Brabham Lotus Ferrari Lotus BRM Ferrari Cooper Cooper Ferrari Maserati Ferrari Mercedes Maserati/Mercedes Ferrari Ferrari Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo

Wins 3 4 5 5 3 1 3 5 3 6 3 6 5 3 5 5 6 5 6 3 2 4 6 2 7 4 2 5 2 1 4 3 4 6 5 6 3 3

Poles 4 1 2 0 1 1 4 3 1 8 2 8 9 2 3 3 6 3 2 2 0 3 6 2 7 1 5 3 1 4 4 6 3 5 6 5 4 2

Points 73 72 73 72 59 44 50 67 51 64 72 69 64.5 55 71 61 62 45 63 48 51 42 54 40 54 42 34 43 31 42 40 30 40 42 34.5 36 31 30

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McLaren’s pitstops have been the focus of much attention over the last two races.

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