Mark Webber P1

jetsetter · 29 May 2003, 10:06 (Ref:613294)

Another great performance from Webber to go quickest in the first session at Monaco.

Wrex · 29 May 2003, 10:15 (Ref:613305)

Wow!!!! That's fantastic.

Prediction : Webber starting from Row 3 or better

R · 29 May 2003, 10:18 (Ref:613312)

Pos. Driver Team/Car Time +
1. M.WEBBER JAGUAR 1'16"373 157.438 km/h
2. J.BUTTON BAR HONDA 1'16"476 + 0'00"103
3. D.COULTHARD McLAREN MERCEDES 1'16"505 + 0'00"132
4. F.ALONSO RENAULT 1'16"578 + 0'00"205
5. J.TRULLI RENAULT 1'16"800 + 0'00"427
6. M.SCHUMACHER FERRARI *1'16"915 + 0'00"542
7. G.FISICHELLA JORDAN FORD 1'16"930 + 0'00"557
8. JP.MONTOYA WILLIAMS BMW 1'17"173 + 0'00"800
9. K.RAIKKONEN McLAREN MERCEDES *1'17"218 + 0'00"845
10. R.BARRICHELLO FERRARI *1'17"372 + 0'00"999
11. HH.FRENTZEN SAUBER PETRONAS 1'17"550 + 0'01"177
12. J.VILLENEUVE BAR HONDA 1'17"710 + 0'01"337
13. O.PANIS TOYOTA 1'17"811 + 0'01"438
14. A.PIZZONIA JAGUAR 1'17"913 + 0'01"540
15. R.SCHUMACHER WILLIAMS BMW 1'18"039 + 0'01"666
16. R.FIRMAN JORDAN FORD 1'18"133 + 0'01"760
17. N.HEIDFELD SAUBER PETRONAS 1'18"660 + 0'02"287
18. J.WILSON MINARDI COSWORTH 1'18"952 + 0'02"579
19. J.VERSTAPPEN MINARDI COSWORTH *1'19"026 + 0'02"653
20. C.DA MATTA TOYOTA 1'19"956 + 0'03"583

Source:
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/f1/t/times-7-1.html

Let's see in first qualifying how much of those performances from Webber and Button was down to fuel load. The Renaults' pace is no surprise though.

Glen · 29 May 2003, 10:20 (Ref:613314)

Only testing, but encouraging all the same.

Button P2, Villeneuve P12. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Schumacher did more laps in this session than both Renaults put together. Are Renault saving tyres?

alesi95 · 29 May 2003, 10:21 (Ref:613316)

The Renaults looked the most promising though.
They were constantly the quickest and Trulli spent the first half of the session in the pits.

Armco Bender · 29 May 2003, 10:25 (Ref:613319)

DC looks pretty good in 3rd too.This could be his year.

corkholio · 29 May 2003, 10:28 (Ref:613323)

Renault had morning testing.

bastinscully · 29 May 2003, 10:31 (Ref:613327)

Sounds like Michael`s Sandbagging, he`ll get pole again sat.

R · 29 May 2003, 10:43 (Ref:613339)

Quote:

Originally posted by Glen
Button P2, Villeneuve P12. Sorry, couldn't resist.

I'm sure you couldn't, but I'm equally sure you're aware that they are most probably running different fuel loads. Villeneuve finished a very credible 4th here two years ago, while Button has never scored points here. Admittedly, Monaco was not a good track for Jacques in the beginning of his F1 career, but for the past four years, he has beaten his various teammates substantially here.

Others could say "Coulthard 3rd, Raikkonen 9th" or "Montoya 8th, Ralf 15th", but those statements are pointless unless you know how they were running, whether there were any problems, etc.

BootsOntheSide · 29 May 2003, 10:47 (Ref:613341)

The point about Renault saving tyres is interesting. I expect them to run light and 3 stop, in the hope of breaking away early on, or at the least getting some more great publicity, and this is consistant with that. However, do the tyres used in the open tests count towards the race weekend total?

Well done Webber and Button, that'd be an interesting front row if they are using those fuel loads in qualifying.

R · 29 May 2003, 10:52 (Ref:613343)

No argument there.

TGF could be sandbagging, but the quickest way to the finish is still the quickest way to the finish. Qualifying a relatively slow car on the front row and having to pit after 10 laps isn't going to win you the race.

NiceGuyEddie · 29 May 2003, 10:56 (Ref:613347)

Looks like DaMatta was cruising around with a roadmap.

Glen · 29 May 2003, 10:59 (Ref:613353)

R - I did in fact start my post with the words "only testing". I'm sure, as always, we can expect a great battle from JV.

Saving tyres didn't make sense, now Boots mentions it, because the allocation hasn't started yet and they are still evaluating.

RWC · 29 May 2003, 10:59 (Ref:613354)

I STILL can't quite believe how good webber is going(i'm an aussie).He looks every bit as good as shuey did in his early career.I dare not be to hopefull just yet.....

Good point about the renaults.Maybe they think they can pass others with their great brakes/early corner speed-so go more stops and fight for TV coverage by passing for the lead(?!)....ok maybe not

jetsetter · 29 May 2003, 11:05 (Ref:613361)

Quote:

Originally posted by NiceGuyEddie
Looks like DaMatta was cruising around with a roadmap.

I thought he was going around with the pit lane speed limiter left on.

twig · 29 May 2003, 11:38 (Ref:613401)

can you beleive Mark can drive that fast and talk like that!

Mark Webber · 29 May 2003, 11:49 (Ref:613418)

very promising well done Mark

GO WEBBER

Mark Webber · 29 May 2003, 13:06 (Ref:613583)

I can not belive it 2GP'sin a row thankgod is only Q1

billiaml · 29 May 2003, 20:44 (Ref:614074)

He's starting to make this a habit. Hope it continues.

Onlooker · 30 May 2003, 01:16 (Ref:614245)

Go Webber, you little bluddy ripper.

Ralf · 30 May 2003, 02:06 (Ref:614272)

Go Mark

Puttin' another shrimp on the (webber) barby!

Mattracer · 30 May 2003, 03:59 (Ref:614314)

Really great work from Webber. A good, stable driver who knows how to work and get things happening. Long may it continue.

TGF

or Kimi

for pole though.

Ralf · 30 May 2003, 04:57 (Ref:614343)

Mark 9th in 1st qual

Hopefully TGF will stick it in the wall in qualifying & have to start from P20 & make his way through.

Now that would be good to watch!

We need a little TGF icon....

gttouring · 30 May 2003, 06:33 (Ref:614375)

webber real can hustle that Jaguar! wasn't there a big todo about TGF getting 1:16... now 1/3 of the field is there.. I f webber qualies up front and has enough fuel he might win the thing, seeing as passing is just imposible here...

Mal · 30 May 2003, 06:42 (Ref:614383)

Just like Gilles did in the early 80's.

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