2014 Monaco Grand Prix

[CHT]

Congratz to Bianchi. His final position, with the 5s added, will be 9th =D> .

Marussia is currently 9th in constructors, with 2 points in the pocket. Big blow to Caterham for sure as finishing 10th is going to be extremely tough now.

[siskue2005]

Mercedes in my opinion are truly backing Rosberg more!

Err... No!

[idfx]

Congratulations Bianchi. Very Nice.

[gray41]

Congratz to Bianchi. His final position, with the 5s added, will be 9th =D> .

Marussia is currently 9th in constructors, with 2 points in the pocket. Big blow to Caterham for sure as finishing 10th is going to be extremely tough now.

That could be doors for Caterham at end of season.

[beelsebob]

Mercedes in my opinion are truly backing Rosberg more!

What on earth makes you think that?

[SilverArrow10]

I could see Fernandes focusing on QPR in the future, and selling Caterham. From the results from this weekend anyway.

[elMaestro]

Mercedes in my opinion are truly backing Rosberg more!

What on earth makes you think that?

Basically giving Rosberg a better strategy in Barcelona, and today not pitting him before the safety car period during Sutil's crash.

[gray41]

I don't believe they are, inside the team they will know without Aus DNF Lewis would have 20+ point lead and is their WDC elect.

[thomin]

Mercedes in my opinion are truly backing Rosberg more!

What on earth makes you think that?

Basically giving Rosberg a better strategy in Barcelona, and today not pitting him before the safety car period during Sutil's crash.

He did get the better strategy in Barcelona and in Monaco, Rosberg was leading and hence had the first choice regarding pit stops

[beelsebob]

Mercedes in my opinion are truly backing Rosberg more!

What on earth makes you think that?

Basically giving Rosberg a better strategy in Barcelona, and today not pitting him before the safety car period during Sutil's crash.

They gave Rosberg the standard second driver strategy, and gave Lewis the choice, as usual... How is that in any way favouring Hamilton.

Re not pitting him before the safety car... as Toto Wolf said, they would need a crystal ball to do that. They would have thrown away 2nd place if the SC didn't come out.

[turbof1]

Mercedes in my opinion are truly backing Rosberg more!

What on earth makes you think that?

Basically giving Rosberg a better strategy in Barcelona, and today not pitting him before the safety car period during Sutil's crash.

- He didn't got a better strategy in Barcelona - Rosberg just drove better then Hamilton in the middle stint, which led to a minimized gap between them, leaving oppertunities for Rosberg in the final stint.

- Rosberg called the shots concerning the pitstop, just like Hamilton did in previous races. It's policy at mercedes: the one in front gets the undercut, so no favouring drivers there.

[ringo]

Can't really complain about mercedes race today. Nico was on pole, so it was inevitable that he would have won.
The team is a very organized one, and hamilton doesn't have the influence or big wig links as a Jenson Button who could have told whithmarsh when he's coming in to pit. Ironically Mclaren has more freedom in the team than Mercedes in that respect.

Even though the race at the front was quite close before Hamilton's vission was obstructed, the racing in the pack was ok.
It wasn't the highest of quality but guys were taking risks and that's what Monaco is all about.

Not the greatest of races to watch, but it wasn't the worst Monaco. Button, Jules, Kimi, Alonso, Vergne did a pretty good job today. Not a bad race from Lewis either, he seemed to have the faster car today.

[tim|away]

Hamilton has problems with the vision? What is that? From vibrations? I remember reading DC who said he flatspotted the front tyre and had such vibrations that he almost couldn't see anything.

Maybe he should consult Dr. Helmut Marko

[elMaestro]

- Rosberg called the shots concerning the pitstop, just like Hamilton did in previous races. It's policy at mercedes: the one in front gets the undercut, so no favouring drivers there.[/quote]
Ah okay, it just seemed that way and i wonder would Hamilton win today if it wasnt for yesterday what'd you guys think?

[Phillyred]

All I can say is that it is definitely gloves off between HAM/ROS after this weekend. You won't see Lewis helping to work on Nico's starts or any similar type of goodwill gesture unless it mutually benefits him.

On a side note, I can only wonder what is going through Vettel's head these days.. Apparently RB once again can't deliver two equally performing cars in the reliability department.