Saturday, May 24, 2008
# posted by Rich @ 1:46 PM
Formula One Grand Prix de Monaco 2008: Saturday Practice
Heikki Kovalainen was the fastest man on track in the final session before qualifying, with a time of 1:16.567, over half a second quicker than team mate Hamilton, and 6 tenths quicker than third placed Raikkonen. Rosberg continued his excellent form and was fourth fastest, ahead of Kubica and Massa.
The times set in this session were a lot slower than on Thursday due to rain that fell before the session started. As a consequence, the session was declared wet, and the track was slick and "green". As a result, several of the drivers were struggling for grip. Even Kovalainen, who was ultimately the fastest man on track, swiped the barriers exiting Piscine - a move that precipitated a red flag to clear the resultant debris.
Lap Times
The times set in this session were a lot slower than on Thursday due to rain that fell before the session started. As a consequence, the session was declared wet, and the track was slick and "green". As a result, several of the drivers were struggling for grip. Even Kovalainen, who was ultimately the fastest man on track, swiped the barriers exiting Piscine - a move that precipitated a red flag to clear the resultant debris.
Lap Times
| Pos. | Driver | Time | Difference | Pos. | Driver | Time | Difference |
| 1. | Kovalainen | 1:16.567 | 11. | Bourdais | 1:18.367 | + 1.800 | |
| 2. | Hamilton | 1:17.084 | + 0.517 | 12. | Glock | 1:18.424 | + 1.857 |
| 3. | Räikkönen | 1:17.177 | + 0.610 | 13. | Barrichello | 1:18.455 | + 1.888 |
| 4. | Rosberg | 1:17.503 | + 0.936 | 14. | Piquet | 1:18.615 | + 2.048 |
| 5. | Kubica | 1:17.687 | + 1.120 | 15. | Vettel | 1:18.651 | + 2.084 |
| 6. | Massa | 1:17.691 | + 1.124 | 16. | Alonso | 1:18.795 | + 2.228 |
| 7. | Webber | 1:17.856 | + 1.289 | 17. | Trulli | 1:18.858 | + 2.291 |
| 8. | Sutil | 1:17.883 | + 1.316 | 18. | Heidfeld | 1:19.024 | + 2.457 |
| 9. | Nakajima | 1:18.147 | + 1.580 | 19. | Fisichella | 1:19.131 | + 2.564 |
| 10. | Button | 1:18.225 | + 1.658 | 20. | Coulthard | 1:20.805 | + 4.238 |
Labels: Formula 1, Grand Prix, Monaco
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