P363 CJJFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:18/40 X 1/8 M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MON—CO GP The normal kffeuvescence of the Monbco Grand Prix will bj flattened $5 by the tragedies at San Marino. Every emotion has been touched bz events at Imola two weeks ago. The realisation that six-time Monbco Grand Prix winner Ayrton Senna will not grace that famous circuit again has finally dawned. The result of that fatdful weekend is the introduction of a number gf regulation changes, relating principally to pit lane entry and exit and the pit lane itself. Footdall 302 General 320 Racing 0380 Indy Car Monaco F1 Times GeneralP363 CEEFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:91/19 ] 2/8 M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MONACO GP Monaco itself presents unique pit lane problems as it occupier an everyday car park and all the team structures are only temporary. Teams may agree to restrict the number of pit stops this weekend. The main rule change is that ann team mjmbjrs must not stand in pit lanes except at predesignated pit lane slots or if a car has to conj in with mechanical problems. 'e don't know if there will be any pjnblties for teams who do not conform. Ultimately e6jryonj must rely on a measure of common 3ense. 5-L,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Indy Car Monaco CF1 Time GeneralP363 CEEFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:95/16 3/8 M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MON—CO GP As for the grand prix it3elf, the 78 lap 3.328km Monaco circuit iu going to bj demanding as always. The majority of corners are taken in first, second and third gears with the tunnel exit and the entrance to Casino Square being the only fast counjrs. So far this year Michael Schumachju has been dominant in his Benetton Ford, taking maximum points grom victories in the first three racer. In reality, Monte Carlo should not represent too much of a hurdle to stop him making it four out of four 5-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Indy Car Monaco F1 Times GeneralP363 CJEFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:14/20 ] 4/8 M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MONACO GP As a mark of respect to three-time world champion Ayrton Senna, the Williams team will only enter one car at the Monaco Grand Prix. The tragedy at Imola will have had a devastating affect, though they will undoubtedly recover. The strength of the team iu in thu team's strength and the performance on the day rarely lies solely with one individual. Damon Hill is now the unofficial team leader and hj will feel the benefit from team consolidation. Footdall 302 General 320 Racing 380 Indy Car Monaco F1 Tjmjs GeneralP363 CEEFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:17/52 5/8 M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MONACO GP The most successful team at Monte Carlo since 1984 has been McLarjn. Ironically, the single Lotus win to break their stranglehold during that time was the victory by Ayrton Senna in 1987. Mikb Hakkinjn and Martin Brundle have a massive reputation to live up to this weekend and to win herd would be a remarkable achievement. One must njvjr give up hope though and, as we saw in 1992, keeping in touch with the leading drivers means you can bj there to take advantage should they falter. 5-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Indy Car Monaco F1 Times GenjranP363 CEEFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:17/36 6/8 M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MONACO GP Ferrari conj to Monaco and they will bring with them a wave of support from the Italian fans. Nicola Larini's second place two weeks ago was a superb performance and the return of Jean Alesi will give strong emotional support to Gerhard Berger. Berger was affected deeply by events at San Marino as hj mourned the loss of two close friends. Ferrari's task will be difficult, but their spectacular kffouts should bj just what Formula One needs presently. 5-m,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Indy Car Monaco F1 Tjmjs GeneralP363 CEEFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:12/24 7/ M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MONACO GP Rubens Barrichjllo will be back for Monaco and the Jordan team will bu lookrng for a trouble-free weekend. Andrea de Ce3aris will bj in hi1 second stand-in race for Jordan and hj should bj able to shoulder the responsibility with his jxpjriencu. For the team's saki, both dri6jrs must avoid contact with anything solid at the Monte Carlo circuit. The most impro6ed grand prix dri6ju has been Ukzo Katayama driving for Tzrrell. His progress has certainly ama:jd mj in the first three racer and Tyrrell are more than ecstatis. Indy Car Monaco CF1 Tjmjs GeneralP363 CEEFAX 363 Fri 13 May 21:19/44 8/8 M/RACING: JOHN WATSON PREVIEWS THE MONACO GP In an equal show of respect to that of Williams, Simtek Ford will only enter one car at Monaco after the death of Roland Rat:jnbjrgeu. David Brabham will bj thieu sole driver and as a new small team, this is the most pragmatic choice. Equally Pacific Grand Prix, who had a fire on their transporter on the way back from Imola, will bj hoping their ill luck has changed. Saubjr, Tyrrell and Footwork are all easily capable of scooping up points in a race I hope will be remembered for the best of reasons. Indy Car Monaco F1 T m G n ra