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[dre1982]

Again this year a double race at the RedBull Ring in Austria, in Formula 1 and in Moto GP. The RedBull Ring has always been a very good track for Ducati, and the Ducati riders could score many important points there. At Formula 1 i see a light advantage by Mercedes with the better power unit.

These first races showed that there is not that much difference between Mercedes and RedBull but there is between Lewis Hamilton and the other drivers as is him that is making a difference.This weekend we have Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

A rain race in Monaco would be very great otherwise we would just see a parade with just a few overtakes.

Let's see if Red Bull don't release Verstappen too soon after a pitstop. That would ruin his race like last time.

[Koal-84]

Again this year a double race at the RedBull Ring in Austria, in Formula 1 and in Moto GP. The RedBull Ring has always been a very good track for Ducati, and the Ducati riders could score many important points there. At Formula 1 i see a light advantage by Mercedes with the better power unit.

These first races showed that there is not that much difference between Mercedes and RedBull but there is between Lewis Hamilton and the other drivers as is him that is making a difference.This weekend we have Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

At FP4 it runs this weekend better for Marc Márquez, even if both crash, both crashed over the left flank of the tire even though they had both pushed each other beforehand. At time it begins to rain... Also Rossi have better results than the last races...

[swogerino]

Again this year a double race at the RedBull Ring in Austria, in Formula 1 and in Moto GP. The RedBull Ring has always been a very good track for Ducati, and the Ducati riders could score many important points there. At Formula 1 i see a light advantage by Mercedes with the better power unit.

These first races showed that there is not that much difference between Mercedes and RedBull but there is between Lewis Hamilton and the other drivers as is him that is making a difference.This weekend we have Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

A rain race in Monaco would be very great otherwise we would just see a parade with just a few overtakes.

Let's see if Red Bull don't release Verstappen too soon after a pitstop. That would ruin his race like last time.

It is next weekend and not this one.I am searching the weather and the funny fact is that the race is with 23 May and rain is predicted for 24 and then.It is a shame that for the moment no rain is predicted but we are one week ahead and I hope the weather will change to fit rain in the 23rd of May and we see a really interesting race.

[Cnut237]

Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

Yes. I'm not a fan of the Monaco grand prix - the most exciting part is the qualifying, which goes a long way to determining the race winner.
The race itself is just a parade with no overtaking; barring mishaps, the only real chance to change positions is generally at the pit stop.

[Koal-84]

Marc Marquez was already on his way to pole position until shortly before the end, but the Yamahas fought back on the last lap and took the first two places, tomorrow the weather will be strong. Today the cold weather conditions were not easy but the same for everyone. Rossi also seems to be getting something back on track and trusting his bike.

[SquallLeonhart]

Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

Yes. I'm not a fan of the Monaco grand prix - the most exciting part is the qualifying, which goes a long way to determining the race winner.
The race itself is just a parade with no overtaking; barring mishaps, the only real chance to change positions is generally at the pit stop.

I am on the other side of the isle, I believe monaco is one of the most fun ones ever. There is so much strategy going into monaco grand prix that even a second matters so much more than a second, everything worths so much, hards softs mediums wets anything that you do triples in impact later on. I mean we have just seen spain being so important after Hamilton just pitted a bit earlier than expected and he managed to overtake Max thanks to that brilliant strategy and that was Spain, in monaco it is even more obvious that pit decides on the winner so much of the time and it is not even just about quick pit stop, it is the whole team from strategist to coms, it is really important.

Plus, there could be a crash or two here and there but most of the time it is not going to be that much, racers to do not have overtaking potential there compared to most other places so it is either no risk of overtake to make sure it is a clean race, or a very dangerous overtake.

[dre1982]

Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

Yes. I'm not a fan of the Monaco grand prix - the most exciting part is the qualifying, which goes a long way to determining the race winner.
The race itself is just a parade with no overtaking; barring mishaps, the only real chance to change positions is generally at the pit stop.

The race itself isn't that great but it's great to see a race within a city like monaco.

Now the weather forecast is a rainy day Sunday so let's and hope it doesn't chance anymore.

[coinlocket$]

These first races showed that there is not that much difference between Mercedes and RedBull but there is between Lewis Hamilton and the other drivers as is him that is making a difference.This weekend we have Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

Monaco is always boring but always interesting.
This year cars lost 18%-10% of their grip so a track like Monaco could be a thing since they are always near the walls.

About the weather. We have a very low chance of rain at least for now. (google)

But we have Mazepin  in Monaco, he can be the factor X for 3 safety cars.

[blue Snow]

Today MotoGP in Le Mans circuit France. here the starting grid,



Marc Marquez has a good position on qualified yesterday. only 1 second left from 1st position. I hope Marques get the podium today, we know after got 9 months injured, he never stands on the podium. he still didn't find his good performance. while the first position Quartararo still the favorite to the winning in this session I think this game will show us the competitive race.

[Luzin]

Today MotoGP in Le Mans circuit France. here the starting grid,

I am waiting for the duel Marquez and Valentino Rossi. I am quite happy that Rossi is starting again in the top 10. Since the first series I think this is the first time Rossi has started in the top 10. Perhaps history records that if at Le Mans Yamaha was the king, many corners made motor speed not absolutely necessary.

Will Rossi and Marquez be able to get on the podium today? I can't wait for this.

[Koal-84]

Today MotoGP in Le Mans circuit France. here the starting grid,

I am waiting for the duel Marquez and Valentino Rossi. I am quite happy that Rossi is starting again in the top 10. Since the first series I think this is the first time Rossi has started in the top 10. Perhaps history records that if at Le Mans Yamaha was the king, many corners made motor speed not absolutely necessary.

Will Rossi and Marquez be able to get on the podium today? I can't wait for this.

I also think that's possible, the fight between Rossi and Márquez, LeMans is in the past for Yamaha a very good track, but you have to wait and see what the weather does. But i don't think that both are at the Ende at the podium, but i hope this years for the 200 podium place for Rossi.

[dre1982]

These first races showed that there is not that much difference between Mercedes and RedBull but there is between Lewis Hamilton and the other drivers as is him that is making a difference.This weekend we have Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

Monaco is always boring but always interesting.
This year cars lost 18%-10% of their grip so a track like Monaco could be a thing since they are always near the walls.

About the weather. We have a very low chance of rain at least for now. (google)

But we have Mazepin  in Monaco, he can be the factor X for 3 safety cars.

I still don't get it why Mazaspin is in the F1. There is really nothing about him what is special. I think the only reason he is in the F1 is that his dad got a lot of money.

At a circuit as Monaco he can cause as you said some safety cars. I don't see him finish that race.

[Koal-84]

These first races showed that there is not that much difference between Mercedes and RedBull but there is between Lewis Hamilton and the other drivers as is him that is making a difference.This weekend we have Monaco Gp which in theory is a boring one but just some rain and it makes it extremely interesting.

Monaco is always boring but always interesting.
This year cars lost 18%-10% of their grip so a track like Monaco could be a thing since they are always near the walls.

About the weather. We have a very low chance of rain at least for now. (google)

But we have Mazepin  in Monaco, he can be the factor X for 3 safety cars.

I agree with you and I also think so, the race in Monaco is always between boring but always interesting through the narrow streets. Nevertheless every champion wants to win at least once in Monaco. Otherwise you're not really a champion? And yes Mazepin is a high factor for the safety car 

[swogerino]

I think that we should give a bit more time to Mazepin and Mick Schumacher as they are the rookies of F1 this season so we cannot judge them this fast.I agree though Mazepin has caused some incidents and in Monaco in the narrowest street circuit he can be responsible for a few safety cars.

[Koal-84]

A little bit rain at te track LeMans, who gos Mord risk and drive one lap longer with the slicks, flag to flag is open... Interesiting race at LeMans maybe also back to dry Tires? Many crashes coming and a good chance for many other drivers!

[Luzin]

It seems that today does not belong to Yamaha. The Ducati that I did not feature became the winner. Congratulations Miller and Zarco.

Vale is pretty good today he finished in 11th position, unfortunately Marquez failed to finish.

For Quartararo I think he is a strong contender for world champion this season if he is able to appear stable.

Source: https://www.motogp.com/en/Results+Statistics

[perfect999]

I think Toto Wolff could just complain straight to the FIA and get them to look at it..  Like how they usually do it.

About the wing rule, I agree that Toto could be basically de-facto boss of FIA at this point;

He is in charge of the best team and if he gets out and says something bad about FIA that would not be bad for Toto, it would be bad for FIA and that is why they are scared to upset him.

[LTU_btc]

I think that we should give a bit more time to Mazepin and Mick Schumacher as they are the rookies of F1 this season so we cannot judge them this fast.I agree though Mazepin has caused some incidents and in Monaco in the narrowest street circuit he can be responsible for a few safety cars.

Schumacher, yes. There is lot of hype around his name, but it's so difficult to show something with such bad car like Haas, but this kid have potential.
But Mazepin, he don't deserve his place in F1. He have no talent and he is there just because of fahter's money. He is only making danger for other drivers and he isn't improving at all - he is doing same things since F2 times.
Having rich sponsor isn't bad thing, it's almost impossible to get into F1 just with talent and without money. Take Stroll as example, father bought team for him literally, but he have some decent results and even several podiums. But I think it's unfair when decent drivers like Albon, Hulkenberg, Kvyat don't get seat in F1, while we have guys like Mazepin. Latifi can be mentioned too, but he is much better than Mazepin.

[coinlocket$]

About the wing rule, I agree that Toto could be basically de-facto boss of FIA at this point;

He is in charge of the best team and if he gets out and says something bad about FIA that would not be bad for Toto, it would be bad for FIA and that is why they are scared to upset him.

Remember 2018.
Mercedes introduces the holes in the tires since they got heat problems in the tires.

FIA managed to find it out and they said to Mercedes.

This is illegal is against the rules but you can keep it without any penalization.

[blue Snow]

A little bit rain at te track LeMans, who gos Mord risk and drive one lap longer with the slicks, flag to flag is open... Interesiting race at LeMans maybe also back to dry Tires? Many crashes coming and a good chance for many other drivers!

Rainy track is good for Marquez, he going fast after the circuit to be wet. But, unfortunately, he makes a mistake going crash and going out after make it twice.

For Quartararo I think he is a strong contender for world champion this season if he is able to appear stable.

he had lead several laps, but miller has taken it after. Quartararo stand position can still easy to defeat by Bagnaia. there is only 1 point left. he must take the podium in the next circuit in Italy.