2007 MONACO GRAND PRIX - MONTE CARLO
RACE
The Honda Racing F1 Team's Rubens Barrichello and Jenson
Button finished today's Monaco Grand Prix in 10th and 11th
positions.
Rubens made the most of the first corner mêlée
at Ste Devote to gain two places, easing his way into seventh
place from ninth for the opening stint of the race. On a heavier
fuel load, Button lost out at turn one and dropped a place
to 11th. After the first round of pitstops, the two Honda
Racing F1 Team drivers ran nose-to-tail, and the gap between
them was rarely more than a second for the next 40 laps. Rubens
crossed the line 1.1 secs ahead of Jenson.
RUBENS BARRICHELLO
"I'm disappointed with 10th because I thought we had
a shot at the points today but the opportunities did not materialise.
After my first pitstop I was held up by Wurz and that was
that really. I was a little bit faster than him and if I could
have got past then there was a chance to close the gap and
get closer to the points, but there was no possibility to
overtake. Overall I think we have had a slightly better weekend
and we just have to keep pushing now and continue to move
in the right direction. I hope for better things in Canada."
JENSON BUTTON
"A difficult race today. I was stuck in traffic in all
three stints and never got a clear run, so I couldn't make
the most of the strategy. After yesterday's qualifying it
is disappointing but we have to take some encouragement from
the signs of improvement we saw here earlier in the weekend,
keep our heads down and focus on what we are doing to move
us forward."
JACKY EECKELAERT
Engineering Director
"After achieving 9th and 10th in qualifying yesterday
we hoped for a points finish today. Rubens got a good start,
making up some places over the first few corners, and then
both drivers held their positions reasonably well over the
first pit stops. However, our race pace was not fast enough
for us to finish in the points. We have clearly made a step
in the right direction and we are now knocking on the door
of the points placings. Despite no testing before the two
North American races, we will have some improvements with
which to try to close the gap to the teams directly in front
of us."
RACE STATS
Drivers Car No. Chassis No. Race Result
Rubens Barrichello 8 RA107-02 P10 Fastest Lap 01:17.080
Jenson Button 7 RA107-04 P11 Fastest Lap 01:16.802
Weather Warm and overcast
Temperatures Air: 24-27°C Track: 33-42°C
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