Formula 1 2013 - Round 6: Monaco

The Jewel in the crown, the greatest race in the world, the ultimate precession, the Monaco Grand Prix has been known as many things. However, it can’t be argued that it is one of the most classic, iconic races in the world and the ultimate test of a driver’s ability and courage as they rocket around what are tiny streets with barriers less than an inch away at times.

I've had the good fortune to go to Monaco both as a regular old tourist with no grasp of French (I am English after all) and to attend the Historic Grand Prix that alternates between Monaco and Pau on the opposite end of France’s south coast. Believe me when I say the place is tiny, especially with all the grand stands and barriers set up.

Anyway, there’s a race to discuss, not to mention other happenings around the Principality, a courageous pigeon as well as a few things that came to light from Barcelona. Let’s get cracking, shall we?

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Formula 1 2013 - Round 5: Spain

And so Formula 1 returns to Europe, or more specifically to the place they spent most of their time testing. Maybe it’s the sun. Maybe it’s the Paella. Maybe it’s the fact Spain no longer looks upon Formula 1 with complete indifference because it has two additional wheels. Regardless, Formula 1 is back to what is technically its home continent.

Circuit de Catalunya is a typical old fashion circuit with gravel instead of tarmac on the outside of many of the corners. During testing, the teams have clocked up plenty of miles and know the circuit inside out, so we should see the cars at their best. But then, this track is notoriously difficult to overtake on, so we may just see someone who qualified on the front row win once again. But then, predictions haven’t always been 100% accurate this year.