2014 Italian GP - Monza, September 5-7

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F1 2014 GP MONZA Brembo Brake Facts

The hardest braking point on the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza lies at the end of the start/finishing straight. The driver has to decelerate here by 256 km/h over just 139 metres. 2,387 kilowatts of power are released in the process. The driver's exposed to forces of 5.54 g, while he pushes with 135 kg onto the brake.

[mikeerfol]

https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/506367110944391168

[iotar__]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/115653 "About 35 per cent of the gravel has been replaced." "This has been requested for safety reasons by the FIA and the drivers, just as it has been at virtually every other circuit that F1 races on."
Basically what was said here earlier.

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F1 2014 Italian Grand Prix Preview: Monza

THE HARDEST TWO TYRES IN THE RANGE FOR THE ‘TEMPLE OF SPEED’
LONG STRAIGHTS, FAST CORNERS AND HIGH KERBS
PLACE HEAVY DEMANDS ON THE TYRES
REDUCED DOWNFORCE LEVELS LEAD TO THE HIGHEST TOP
SPEEDS OF THE YEAR

[Jonnycraig]

Word is that Roberto Merhi can't get a super licence for this weekend so lord knows who will be in the Caterham.

If anyone's in Italy and has a superlicence, you are in luck!

[wesley123]

Probably Lotterer again in the car.

[Sombrero]

HISTORY, SPEED, RECORD!
This video celebrates the story but not only. Monza is recognized worldwide as the Temple of Speed. The speed record is held by Kimi Raikkonen, but this year many drivers will try to beat it. Monza will once again the temple, the TOP SPEED the divinity.
http://monzarace.tv/en/CgyV1id/Autodrom ... and-record

THE PARABOLICA CORNER
Work near the Parabolica are almost finished, many have been the controversies triggered by this change, many were also inaccuracies in writing. Let's clarify with this video. Who, as we love Monza knows that sometimes there are compromises and changes to be implemented to ensure a better future.
http://monzarace.tv/en/iEaC7HH/Autodrom ... -in-gravel

THE "BANKING" BACK NEW.
Nearing completion work on high speed ring. A special material there back in the past. The mythical "banking" in Monza will be admired by many visitors who come to Monza for the Grand Prix.
http://monzarace.tv/en/urcCzUY/Autodrom ... k-to-shine

[KeiKo403]

FIA confirm that both Rosberg & Hamilton to attend the Drivers press conference. Fireworks? The press are bound to want to stir up some awkward questions and provoke a reaction surely. But will one of them snap? Lets see.

[Jonnycraig]

Probably Lotterer again in the car.

Rumours have him turning the down the seat as Merhi would've driven FP1 and he felt he needed as much time in the car as possible.

[FW17]

THE "BANKING" BACK NEW.
Nearing completion work on high speed ring. A special material there back in the past. The mythical "banking" in Monza will be admired by many visitors who come to Monza for the Grand Prix.
http://monzarace.tv/en/urcCzUY/Autodrom ... k-to-shine

What is the purpose of this?

Just to preserve the oval track section for the future or are they going to run NASCAR

[SheIsDisaster]

Alonso jokes he can be peace ambassador for Mercedes

[lio007]

I hope the FIA can finally sort out their problems on http://www.fia.com.

Tech reports can't be viewed: http://www.fia.com/championship/fia-for ... nformation

edit: now it works

[Kingshark]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6I8eEEiO20

[gray41]

I'm starting to feel sorry for Nico, it was a racing incident frankly and this whole weekend hes going to be reminded of what happened.

[iotar__]

I'm starting to feel sorry for Nico, it was a racing incident frankly and this whole weekend hes going to be reminded of what happened.

=D> for assessment but why sorry then? If someone reminds it in fantasy context the purpose is clear and can't be treated seriously. Biggest Hamilton's fan aka Jenson Button and usual suspects, it won't make anyone faster though.

Clutching at straws to look for something interesting: who was better with hard-medium combo - Malaysia, GP, Spain - not really a pattern, getting the set-up right for a unique high-speed - coin-toss or slightly Rosberg, track advantage - from memory neither or slightly Hamilton? Boring one-stopper, maybe odd two stops if mediums much faster? At least with one stop Merc can't really mess with strategies except for hidden team-orders.