Not necessarily get a great performing great results too. The proof is in the early season, Lewis Hamilton Formula 1 of this 2010. Appear very quickly and aggressively, McLaren-Mercedes star was still not win.Before the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, Hamilton had become "king of overtaking" in F1. Passing by no less than 32 cars in the first four races. Spanish GP too, he deserves a title of the drivers of the day. Work hard to balance speed duo Red Bull-Renault car, climbed the podium because he failed his left front wheel damaged.
Unfortunately, entertainment which he contributed not give satisfactory results. He is still slumped in the drivers' standings six positions, lagging 21 points behind co-own, Jenson Button, who has won two races and entrenched at the top (70 points).
Because of that, Hamilton is now pursuing hockey and rations victory. And this weekend, he came across a circuit that he particularly loved, that also helps cover the shortage McLaren car when compared with Red Bull car.
On the streets of Monaco, Hamilton will be free to express, to show their talents and pursue their first win was in 2010. Parties also felt that the McLaren drivers 25 years it'll give everything, and so much more - for chasing a victory in Monaco.
"Lewis is very confident. He had a car race in Monaco F1, GP2, and F3, and he never won in three categories. I think no one doubted his motivation for pursuing the best results this weekend," said Martin Whitmarsh, boss McLaren in Monaco GP preview ahead of the team.
Whitmarsh also reminded McLaren exceptional track record in Monaco. The team that has won it 15 times, including six times in a row in 1988 until 1993. Hamilton wins in 2008 and then, while the Monaco GP last year were won by Jenson Button, who was driving a Mercedes-Brawn.
However, Whitmarsh admits that victory this year would be very difficult to achieve. He and Hamilton said the same reason, why the victory is difficult to achieve. That performance qualified the McLaren MP4-25 that has not been satisfactory.
It is no secret, to win at Monaco, the drivers need to start at the forefront. More crucial this year again. Therefore, no more fuel, and drivers just need a one-time pit stops. So, when the possibility of overtaking on the track is very small, the possibility of overtaking in the pit lane also reduced.
For that, need special qualifications. In fact, early in this 2010 season, Red Bull has become the king of qualifying, sweeping all the pole position.
Whitmarsh also hopes, "miracle" of McLaren in Monaco repeated this year. "We are less able to achieve maximum results during qualifying, and the car MP4-25 is not the most suitable car for a low, narrow circuit. However, I know very well this team is always able to produce something special for (Monaco GP). And in the hands of Jenson and Lewis, we had two street circuit specialist who has won this race in the last two years, "he explained.
Meanwhile, our competitors also have high hopes McLaren in Monaco. Red Bull, for example. Last year, they are covered in this street. Sebastian Vettel only able to start the fourth, then failed to finish after struggling to overcome the problem using tires (too wasteful).
This time, Red Bull was already found the solution. "This is a circuit that we specifically targeted to achieve best results. In this circuit we were last year is not too strong. But we feel it has developed a car in many ways, and we believe we will be very strong in Monaco," said Christian Horner, team manager .
Another strong competitor? Do not forget Fernando Alonso, who always give their best for Ferrari. And of course let's not forget Michael "Schumi" Schumacher. She is one 'king' these streets, never won five times while driving for Benetton and Ferrari first.
Drivers 41 years also came to Monaco with high confidence, after winning best results this season in Spain last weekend. In Barcelona he finished fourth circuit, a successful stem the pressure of other drivers who have a faster car.
"I always enjoyed racing at Monaco, so I can not wait this weekend to compete immediately," said the Grand Prix Mercedes racing driver. "We will come with the expectation that the character of our cars better suited to Monaco than it is to race in Spain last weekend," he continued.
Schumi still not dare to set a target. "We still have to remain cautious. Result in Barcelona was also shown that there is still much work to do," he said.
Differences with other competitions, Monaco GP practice rounds will be held Thursday has today (13 / 5). Friday holiday tomorrow, then qualifying and the race re-take "normal" on Saturday and Sunday.
So, starting today, we can already measure, such as what speed McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes GP. Hamilton can break the dominance of Red Bull? Can Schumacher again showed its miracle in Monaco? Immediately had proceeded, Monaco GP
