Ferrari Continue Impressive Form in Monaco

May 24, 2008 | By CLDsport In Formula 1 |

Formula 1 LogoFelipe Massa managed to grab his second successive pole in Monaco to ensure a Ferrari front row for tomorrow’s race.

With McLaren used to dominating the Monte Carlo circuit, it was a surprise to some to see the Ferrari’s perform so impressively. However, based on the season so far, it really isn’t that much of a surprise! McLaren have been second best this year, after a fantastic season in 2007.

Hamilton qualified in 3rd alongside team-mate Kovalainen. With the Monte Carlo famously difficult (or almost impossible) for passing, the race is likely to be won on race strategy, and pit-stop performance.

Meanwhile, David Coulthard was involved in a high-speed accident. The Scot, who qualified in 10th, smashed into the barriers at 115mph after emerging from the tunnel with both his right wheels missing. The driver was unhurt, but was unable to compete in the second qualifying session.

The latest forecast for Sunday’s race shows the possibility of showers, which could make for challenging conditions for the glamorous street circuit.

Qualifying result from the Monaco Grand Prix:

  1. Felipe Massa (Brz) Ferrari 1min 15.787secs
  2. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Ferrari 1:15.815
  3. Lewis Hamilton (GB) McLaren - Mercedes 1:15.839
  4. Heikki Kovalainen (Fin) McLaren - Mercedes 1:16.165
  5. Robert Kubica (Pol) BMW Sauber 1:16.171
  6. Nico Rosberg (Ger) Williams - Toyota 1:16.548
  7. Fernando Alonso (Sp) Renault 1:16.852
  8. Jarno Trulli (It) Toyota 1:17.203
  9. Mark Webber (Aus) Red Bull - Renault 1:17.343
  10. David Coulthard (GB) Red Bull - Renault 1:15.839
  11. Timo Glock (Ger) Toyota 1:15.907
  12. Jenson Button (GB) Honda 1:16.101
  13. Nick Heidfeld (Ger) BMW Sauber 1:16.455
  14. Kazuki Nakajima (Jpn) Williams - Toyota 1:16.479
  15. Rubens Barrichello (Brz) Honda 1:16.537
  16. Sebastien Bourdais (Fr) Scuderia Toro Rosso - Ferrari 1:16.806
  17. Nelson Piquet Jr. (Brz) Renault 1:16.933
  18. Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Scuderia Toro Rosso - Ferrari 1:16.955
  19. Adrian Sutil (Ger) Force India - Ferrari 1:17.225
  20. Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Force India - Ferrari 1:17.823
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