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Factbox of the Monaco GP so far
By BMW Sauber F1 Team
May 23 2008
On the first day of the Monaco GP weekend, the predicted rain didn't materialise. Consequently, the drivers were able to carry out their preparation work in brilliant conditions. Check here further facts of the Monaco GP.. .

- Wet conditions in the offing: According to the forecasters, the rain probability for qualifying and the race amounts to 90 percent. The Thursday sessions at the "Circuit de la Principauté", however, were held in brilliant sunshine.

- 114 laps in the practice sessions: In the first practice session for the Monaco GP, held on Thursday morning, Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica were the last drivers to begin their preparation programmes. During the course of the three hours of action, Nick completed a total of 57 laps while Robert lapped the Principality's circuit 57 times. Together, the BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers covered a total mileage of 380,76 kilometres, in the Thursday sessions.

- Red-flagged: The red flags waved by the marshals at 10:53hrs local time (09.53hrs BST) even surprised the teams. Robert was the one who revealed the reason via the pit radio. At turn one, the famous Sainte Dévote corner, a drain cover had worked loose and was lying on the track. After a delay of 16 minutes later, while the cover was repaired, the session resumed.

- Talk of the day: Following the strong performances delivered this season to date, Robert is the topic of numerous conversations in the Monaco paddock. According to the Pole, the reason for his competitive showing is simple: "I'd consider the fact that I now have one more year of experience and that I am working very well with my new race engineer, Tony Cuquerella."

- Premiere for street circuits:           in recent years, Monaco was the only full street circuit on the Formula One calendar but in 2008, the legendary race in the Principality will lose this status. In Valencia and Singapore - two Grands Prix eagerly anticipated by both drivers and motor racing enthusiasts - Nick and Robert also will have to prove their skills on public roads.

*Monaco Facts and Figures at  http://www.f1network.net/main/s491/st129375.htm

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