Monaco GP 2013: Rosberg sweeps the board

Posted by rookief1 on May 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

Qualifying Rosberg Hamilton Vettel Pole Rosberg  1:13.876 (Mercedes) Laps 78 Weather Dry Safety Car Two Results 1. Rosberg Mercedes 2:17:52.056 2. Vettel Red Bull 2:17:55.944 3. Webber Red Bull 2:17:58.370 Fastest Lap Vettel Red Bull 1:16.577 Retirements Pic Caterham [7] Gearbox Massa Ferrari [28] Accident Maldonado Williams [44] Wheel Bianchi Marussia [58] Brakes Ricciardo Toro … Continue reading →

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There and Back – an Infrequent Traveller’s Tale

Posted by rookief1 on June 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Here we have Greg Smith (@blagmasterg) detailing the experience of his first grand prix. Monaco. At the invitation of his employers. Keep the green monster in check and read… Those who know me will know there are two fundamental truths to my character.  One is that I absolutely adore motorsport of any kind whatsoever.  Be … Continue reading →

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Monaco GP 2012

Posted by rookief1 on May 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Playground for the rich and famous, glamour personified, dream destination, tax haven, too dangerous, boring. Whatever your opinion is of Monaco, it is a race that drivers look forward all year and apart from their home race it’s the other one they want to win. For the kudos of taming the legendary circuit it houses … Continue reading →

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Monaco GP: Race Report

Posted by rookief1 on May 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Drama, drama, drama The Race: The race around the streets of Monaco is usually considered a processional, but it’s one we make an exception for. But let’s be honest Monaco is much more than a F1 race, it a massive excuse for the great and the good (and the questionable) turn up. Amongst the questionable … Continue reading →

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Monaco: 1, 2, 3…Qually

Posted by rookief1 on May 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Free Practice 1 Ferrari: Very positive practice for the team as Alonso gets very close to the top spot, and Massa goes 4th. Force India: Di Resta returns to the track after 6 years, and his apprehension puts him far behind the more experienced Sutil. Both had been tasked with accessing updates that were abandoned … Continue reading →

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Monaco: What You Need to Know

Posted by rookief1 on May 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

So here we are, the ultimate blue ribbon race, the jewel in the F1 crown, the only race outsiders know of. Yeah, yeah, it’s the annual trip to Monaco, where the great and the good of the scary non-F1 world traverse the globe to get their picture taken with some of the best drivers in … Continue reading →

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The Season: 2010

Posted by rookief1 on November 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The dust has barely set in Abu Dhabi and there’s already talk of the 2011 season. It’s 16 weeks away; but that’s Formula One for you. This is a sport that lives in the future. But allow me this one discretion and I’ll wrap up the past season for you. The past is reserved for nostalgia and … Continue reading →

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