1998 F1 Management Series - R6: Monaco - Send Test Plans

[Samster]

Arrows would like to enter Esteban Tuero in place of Muller for his home race.

[Peteroli34]

Lola would like to focus on downforce and reliability in the test

[KL-racer]

Tyrrell will focus on Downforce and Grip during this upcoming test.

[andrew]

Stewart will test grip

[pasta_maldonado]

Benetton will test Reliability and Grip.

[Salamander]

McLaren will focus on reliability.

[Londoner]

Jordan will focus on downforce.

[Ataxia]

1998 Argentine Grand Prix - Buenos Aires

Qualifying

Jean Alesi pipped compatriot Olivier Panis to pole by just 0.015 seconds in Argentina, as Michael Schumacher and Greg Moore occupy the second row. Local boy Esteban Tuero used his knowledge of the circuit and hurled his Arrows to a handy 13th on the grid, as Tom Kristensen produced a stunning lap to grab 7th on the grid.

1. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) 1:21.366
2. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +0.015
3. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) +0.107
4. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.209
5. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.356
6. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) +0.503
7. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) +0.519
8. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) +0.567
9. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +0.570
10. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.573
11. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +0.619
12. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) +0.620
13. Esteban Tuero (Arrows-Yamaha) +0.669
14. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) +0.712
15. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) +0.723
16. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) +0.754
17. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) +0.806
18. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.859
19. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) +0.966
20. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) +0.972
21. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) +1.046
22. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1.115
23. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) +1.220
24. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) +1.378
25. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.421
26. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.674

Race

The race had a strange mix of weather; hot and humid conditions greeted the first half and ended up being the death knell for many an engine. Rain came later, and threw up some interesting results for everyone as Greg Moore bagged his first Formula 1 victory for McLaren streets ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen's Benetton. For the first time in F1 history two Canadians graced a podium as Jacques Villeneuve dragged his Sauber kicking and screaming to a fine 3rd place. Michael Schumacher ended up 4th, ahead of debutant Esteban Tuero; the Argentine sent the home fans into raptures as he claimed two precious points for the Arrows team. Rubens Barrichello rounded out the top six.

1. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) 1:48:29.080
2. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) +39.009
3. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +1:04.693
4. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) +1 LAP
5. Esteban Tuero (Arrows-Yamaha) +1 LAP
6. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) +1 LAP
7. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) +1 LAP
8. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1 LAP
9. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +1 LAP/Accident
10. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) +2 LAPS/Accident
11. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +6 LAPS/Accident
Ret. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) Engine
Ret. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) Transmission
Ret. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) Engine
Ret. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) Engine
Ret. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) Transmission
Ret. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) Puncture
Ret. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) Engine
Ret. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) Brakes
Ret. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) Puncture
Ret. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) Engine
Ret. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) Engine
Ret. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) Puncture
Ret. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) Oil Leak
Ret. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) Engine
Ret. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) Engine

FL: Jean Alesi (Williams) 1:27.448

[Samster]

Wow Tuero! That warrants some more races later in the year I think.

[pi314159]

This was a good chance to score points. Engine failures on both cars are really disappointing. But if Kristensen can keep up this pace, points are only a matter of time.

[Klon]

Sauber would like to improve grip and reliability in the upcoming test.

[KL-racer]

I am impressed that Inoue finished 8th after staring dead last, and one lap down. However, it sucks that the Zanardi's car retired due to engine problems after an impressive qualifying session. Maybe, my driving lineup is not that bad after all!

[Ataxia]

Argentina Test Session

1. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) 1:21.032
2. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) +0.079
3. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) +0.099
4. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.352
5. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +0.399
6. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) +0.409
7. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) +0.445
8. Nick Heidfeld (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.515
9. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) +0.537
10. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) +0.544
11. Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams-Ford) +0.593
12. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.642
13. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) +0.671
14. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +0.774
15. Esteban Tuero (Arrows-Yamaha) +0.938
16. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) +0.980
17. Gianni Morbidelli (Ferrari) +1.048
18. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) +1.054
19. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) +1.073
20. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.092
21. Jorg Muller (Arrows-Yamaha) +1.097
22. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.102
23. Jean-Christophe Bouillon (Benetton-Mugen) +1.113
24. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +1.156
25. Shinji Nakano (Prost-Ferrari) +1.181
26. Marc Goossens (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.201
27. Vincenzo Sospiri (Jordan-Mecachrome) +1.314
28. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) +1.316
29. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1.345
30. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.401
31. Norberto Fontana (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1.404
32. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.433
33. Pedro Lamy (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.453
34. Cristiano da Matta (Sauber-Yamaha) +1.548
35. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) +1.550
36. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) +1.551
37. Toranosuke Takagi (Lola-Ford) +1.605
38. Luca Badoer (Stewart-Ford) +1.643
39. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) +1.988

Paddock News

Honda to enter in 1999?
It has become apparent in recent weeks that Honda have been gearing up for an F1 entry, having built their own V10 engines to satisfy the 3.0L formula the Japanese conglomerate have also considered the buyout of an existing team on which to base their entry. Noises are coming from the Dallara factory that they have been commissioned to design a '99-spec F1 chassis, which may have some links to the Honda rumours. It has been confirmed by Honda president Nobuhiko Kawamoto that Honda "will supply one team on a customer basis", adding further fuel to the fire of a Honda full-scale entry. The company currently have involvement in F1 under the Mugen banner, who supply the Benetton team. It is expected that Mugen will continue their own project into 1999 and 2000.

BAT to buy out Tyrrell?
Ken Tyrrell's eponymous team will potentially receive a surplus of funds ready for 1999 as they have been purchased by British American Tobacco. Set to become British American Racing, the cash injection will be earmarked for next season's chassis and contracts as the team look to return to the front. "The final contract has been drawn up" said BAR MD Craig Pollock. "In the next few days, we expect to hear whether our bid to take over the team will be accepted".

Discontent at Stewart
Jackie Stewart has displayed his concern at the way his own F1 team is being interfered with by the shareholders, remarking that the team has overspent and under-delivered on track. Having come up with a few decent results last year, the board offered both Jos Verstappen and Jarno Trulli lucrative contracts which has detracted much of the budget away from the design and development of the SF02 car. "We're not happy with the car at all" said Stewart, "but the board have interfered with the running of the team. They won't free up funds to sort out the whole aerodynamic package, they're more content with cosying up to Ford. I've told them time and time again, you can't be a little bit pregnant, but they just won't listen."

[Ataxia]

1998 San Marino Grand Prix - Imola

Qualifying

1. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) 1:18.726
2. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) +0.043
3. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) +0.200
4. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.253
5. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) +0.295
6. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.601
7. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.638
8. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.645
9. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) +0.664
10. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +0.754
11. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +0.850
12. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) +0.903
13. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) +0.954
14. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) +0.961
15. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) +1.002
16. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.087
17. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) +1.119
18. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1.168
19. Jorg Muller (Arrows-Yamaha) +1.211
20. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) +1.415
21. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.533
22. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) +1.617
23. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.623
24. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) +1.724
25. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) +1.772
26. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.871

RACE

An oil leak curtailed Mika Hakkinen's chances of a win at Imola, handing the race trophy to Heinz-Harald Frentzen to open Benetton's account of 1998. Hakkinen took an early lead and looked to be marching to victory. However, as the race was entering its second pitstop phase the Finn lost power and was asked to stop his sickly McLaren, ensuring he lost ground in the championship to team-mate Greg Moore. A heroic performance from home favourite Andrea de Cesaris saw the Italian spend the afternoon fighting in the points, but a botched Sauber pitstop saw de Cesaris retire from the race. Williams recovered a good haul of points as Alesi and Barrichello flanked the podium; this season has been tricky for the Grove outfit as they bed in their new Ford engines. Greg Moore kept his lead by finishing 4th, as Olivier Panis and David Coulthard got some points too.

1. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) 1:28:58.002
2. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) +5.179
3. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) +23.897
4. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +25.188
5. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +32.549
6. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) +53.708
7. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +1:08.148
8. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) +1 LAP
9. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1 LAP
10. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1 LAP
11. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) +1 LAP
12. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +4 LAPS/Engine
13. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) +5 LAPS/Electrical
14. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) +5 LAPS/Accident
15. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) Loose Wheel
16. Jorg Muller (Arrows-Yamaha) Suspension
17. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) Brakes
18. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) Engine
19. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) Loose Wheel
20. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) Oil Leak
21. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) Engine
22. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) Engine
23. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) Engine
24. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) Engine
25. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) Puncture
26. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) Engine

FL: Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) 1:23.627

News Roundup

Tyrrell out for 1999, BAR in

Ken Tyrrell has officially sold the Tyrrell team to BAT, ensuring that British American Racing will be on the grid in 1999. Tyrrell had struggled with funds and performance for a number of years, and selling up ensures that the outfit will have a larger budget for the next F1 season.

Honda to buy Stefan GP?

After rumours that Honda were to return to F1 as a manufacturer team, it appears that Zoran Stefanovic's Stefan Grand Prix outfit will be sold to the multi-national Japanese company. "We have made a bid to take over Stefan" said a Honda spokesperson. "The team will become our base for Formula 1 operations, and with the good quality of staff the team already has the deal makes sense."

Al Melling to supply F1 engines

Intrepid engine designer Al Melling is working on a V10 power unit adhering to F1 specifications, it has been reported. The Melling-designed engines will be given the "Powertech" moniker, although projected power figures and engine cost could not be confirmed. They expect to supply a maximum of one customer in 1999.

[Ataxia]

1998 Spanish Grand Prix - Barcelona

Qualifying

1. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 1:21.367
2. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) +0.091
3. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) +0.160
4. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +0.318
5. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) +0.399
6. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.402
7. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) +0.507
8. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) +0.564
9. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.623
10. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.637
11. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.669
12. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) +0.685
13. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +0.944
14. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) +0.945
15. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) +1.032
16. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) +1.085
17. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) +1.136
18. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) +1.142
19. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.259
20. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +1.401
21. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1.456
22. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) +1.653
23. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.719
24. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) +1.860
25. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.903
26. Jorg Muller (Arrows-Yamaha) +2.231

RACE

1. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 1:37:10.992
2. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) +28.577
3. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +34.725
4. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) +1:04.697
5. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1:23.888
6. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +1 LAP
7. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +1 LAP
8. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) +1 LAP
9. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) +1 LAP
10. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) +3 LAPS/Engine
11. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) +3 LAPS
Ret. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) Accident
Ret. Jorg Muller (Arrows-Yamaha) Accident
Ret. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) Engine
Ret. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) Engine
Ret. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) Engine
Ret. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) Transmission
Ret. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) Engine
Ret. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) Water Leak
Ret. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) Engine
Ret. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) Accident
Ret. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) Transmission
Ret. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) Accident
Ret. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) Oil Leak
Ret. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) Accident
Ret. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) Transmission

FL: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 1:25.618

NOTE: Between Monaco and Canada, there will be a FREE FIA-sanctioned test at Silverstone. You may select TWO areas on which to focus on. If you wish to see your team's stats before making that decision, please PM me.

[Collieafc]

For the free test, Stefan would like to either do both reliability, or if that is not allowed, reliability and grip please

[pasta_maldonado]

Benetton will focus on top speed and downforce at the upcoming test.

[Peteroli34]

At the upcoming test Lola will focus on Grip and Reliability

[takagi_for_the_win]

Prost will focus on reliability and grip at the upcoming test.

[KL-racer]

Great Job by Zanardi to score 2 points for Tyrrell. For the free test, Tyrrell will focus on Top Speed and Aero.

[Klon]

Sauber will work on reliability and top speed.

[pi314159]

Minardi will focus on downforce and grip at the test.

[andrew]

Due to upcoming exams I will have to step down as the boss as Stewart, Therfore I will hand to managementship of the team for the foreseeable future, first come first served.

[Ataxia]

1998 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte-Carlo

Qualifying

1. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) 1:18.423
2. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) +0.020
3. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) +0.025
4. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) +0.069
5. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +0.109
6. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) +0.189
7. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) +0.336
8. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) +0.347
9. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +0.350
10. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) +0.389
11. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) +0.401
12. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.467
13. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) +0.564
14. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) +0.565
15. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) +0.600
16. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +0.645
17. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +0.727
18. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) +0.778
19. Jorg Muller (Arrows-Yamaha) +0.918
20. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) +1.105
21. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.261
22. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) +1.379
23. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) +1.425
24. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) +1.443
25. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) +1.588
26. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +1.910

Race

1. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes) 1:51:42.994
2. Greg Moore (McLaren-Mercedes) +46.023
3. Giancarlo Fisichella (Prost-Ferrari) +59.466
4. Jean Alesi (Williams-Ford) +1:08.342
5. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Ford) +1:20.180
6. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) +1:20.693
7. Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber-Yamaha) +1:21.343
8. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Benetton-Mugen) +1:25.312
9. Eddie Irvine (Benetton-Mugen) +1 LAP
10. Jorg Muller (Arrows-Yamaha) +1 LAP
11. David Coulthard (Prost-Ferrari) +1 LAP
12. Alexander Wurz (Jordan-Mecachrome) +1 LAP
13. Jos Verstappen (Stewart-Ford) +1 LAP
14. Pedro de la Rosa (Minardi-Mecachrome) +1 LAP/Suspension
15. Taki Inoue (Tyrrell-Peugeot) +2 LAPS
Ret. Damon Hill (Lola-Ford) Transmission
Ret. Ralf Schumacher (Stefan-Yamaha) Transmission
Ret. Olivier Panis (Ferrari) Accident
Ret. Alessandro Zanardi (Tyrrell-Peugeot) Suspension
Ret. Johnny Herbert (Jordan-Mecachrome) Engine
Ret. Andrea de Cesaris (Sauber-Yamaha) Oil Leak
Ret. Ricardo Zonta (Arrows-Yamaha) Electrical
Ret. Pedro Diniz (Stefan-Yamaha) Suspension
Ret. Jarno Trulli (Stewart-Ford) Transmission
Ret. Tarso Marques (Lola-Ford) Accident
Ret. Tom Kristensen (Minardi-Mecachrome) Transmission

FL: Damon Hill (Lola) 1:23.340 (!!!)

[Peteroli34]

FL: Damon Hill (Lola) 1:23.340 (!!!)

A Lola fastest lap what a surprise, how was Hill doing in the race before he retired?

[Ataxia]

FL: Damon Hill (Lola) 1:23.340 (!!!)

A Lola fastest lap what a surprise, how was Hill doing in the race before he retired?

He was either 7th or 8th; he had pretty good pace...Monaco ain't so much a power circuit so it was up to the driver, I guess.

[tristan1117]

Ferrari would like to work on aero and reliability at the free test.