Round 19: Monaco - Circuit de Monaco (24Aug17 @ 9pm EDT)

[AaronWebb85]

Pre-Race Interview:
1) This week we are at Monaco.  How do you like this track?
2) This is the last race of season 8. How did you like this season?
3) Looks like next years league is already filled, are you on the F1 2017 hype train?

 

[nickthequick]

pre-race interview is up!

 

[Brianmosser88]

1) This week we are at Monaco.  How do you like this track? I love the track but it's a hard on to survive. Plus it'll be follow the leader since you can't really overtake and I'm not patient when it comes to that.

2) This is the last race of season 8. How did you like this season? I loved the season it was fun except for some other stuff that I'll keep my mouth shut

3) Looks like next years league is already filled, are you on the F1 2017 hype train? I'm definitely on the hype train I can't wait it's going to be awesome

 

[El_Majacko]

1) This week we are at Monaco. How do you like this track?
I don't like it as much as some other tracks, but a season is incomplete without it for sure. I won there last season so I'll be looking to leave the APSC with a bang (not into the wall). However, the main aim is to keep Mercedes ahead of Haas, so I won't be overly risky.
2) This is the last race of season 8. How did you like this season?
As the only season I haven't won in my 8 entries on F1 2017, not much. The geographical distance to you guys obviously meant the connection caused troubles (to the extent that us Aussies are effectively banned for next season and beyond with the ping limit). I had a deal with Dubzzy that I'd try and help him finally win his first championship, but he left with several races left, and I had already given up numerous points to help his cause.
3) Looks like next years league is already filled, are you on the F1 2017 hype train?
No. I've learned to never trust hype until I've played the game. It certainly looks good though. I'll be checking the streams to see who is winning Season 9.

 

[AaronWebb85]

1) This week we are at Monaco.  How do you like this track?
I really love the track, it's history and importance on the F1 schedule. I however am awful at completing a 50% race distance without a lot of wing changes and likely losing a wheel. I hope to change that this season, but I doubt it.

2) This is the last race of season 8. How did you like this season?
I really enjoyed this season. Even though I wasn't as fast as I have been in previous seasons, we have had some exciting racing throughout the field. The introduction of a full time commentator and now two man booth has really set this league over the top in terms of excitement and dedication. Really looking forward to seeing even more in season 9!
3) Looks like next years league is already filled, are you on the F1 2017 hype train?
We are only 3 days from being able to turn our first laps in 2017 and my excitement has only grown! Really also looking forward to the challenge of going to the wheel and no assists!

 

[ForzaAlonso14]

1) This week we are at Monaco. How do you like this track?

I do quite enjoy racing around the streets of Monaco as it's a beautiful place and of course being so rich in history and being a key pillar in F1. Playing follow the leader here can really make drivers impatient but it's more of a survival race here and nailing your quali lap here is gonna be key as track position here means absolutely everything in this race. I will say I don't like it being the final race of the season considering how crazy/random Monaco can be i'd rather have it closer to the start of the season as anything can happen here and considering this race will be a championship deciding race it's not ideal that it's gonna be at Monaco lol. 

2) This is the last race of season 8. How did you like this season?

This season has been pretty epic and a rollercoaster ride of emotions (as a F1 season should be) but this one has stood out the most for me in recent time. It's just had a bit of everything, crashes, drama, intense racing, last lap battles for the lead, so many stories playing out between different drivers,  a very solid midfield and a number of front runners that could literally win each week. I think negatives aside this season has been fantastic and IMO the best I've had here in PRL in terms of competitiveness. I came into this season with the mind set of redeeming myself after having to stop racing around halfway point the season before and unfortunately my 1st half of the season went pretty horrible for numerous reasons but once I really got into that groove around the 2nd half of the season it's been a very solid season for me and being able to reinsert myself into the championship battle felt great. As Aaron mentioned I think having Jobes and now hoot as well in the commentary booth for our races just adds that much more to our season/races. It's been fantastic going back and watching those races and look forward to it for next season!

3) Looks like next years league is already filled, are you on the F1 2017 hype train?

Crazy how quick this league filled up and we are still getting sign ups here and there so would love to see enough for a 2nd division! I'm definitely on the hype train even if the game turned out to be horrible I'd still play it regardless because I love F1 and league racing. Although everything shown so far from all the interviews/news released/ gameplay videos it all looks awesome and I'm looking forward to being able to drive these 2017 beasts and also love the addition of the classic cars! I'm not a career guy but I will be checking it out with the changes they made to it seems cool but I love the ranking system they are bringing back for online. Overall pretty excited

 

[porq_chopz]

1) This week we are at Monaco.  How do you like this track?

Honestly, I LOVE to watch this race. I'm about 70% hate towards the track as it's a full on single file race with any error leading to a 80% chance of a DNF.

2) This is the last race of season 8. How did you like this season?

This being my first F1 season with the PRL and first full season in league racing. I LOVED it and was beyond excited once I saw the news that there'd be a broadcast with a solid commentator. That grew even more upon going back and watching every race afterwards and now having Hootius in the booth with Jobes it's been great and Hoot is coming into his own as a commentator.

3) Looks like next years league is already filled, are you on the F1 2017 hype train?

I think this meme represents my feelings for F1 2017 Hype the most. Having the next season fill up so fast and still getting sign ups with the possibility of having a 2nd division is great. I know I'm no front runner so would probably fall into the 2nd division but I'm all for it I'm in this for fun and to get better. Also plan on going to no assist this next season

 

[El_Majacko]

Q: 2nd
Blocked on a purple lap by my team mate, but still managed P2.

R: 3rd
Damaged my wing on lap 1 and fell back from Forza. The two Force Indias were much faster but defending was pretty easy. McSendit tried to go around the outside at T1 but went down the escape. The mebbe tried a similar move but going up the hill he spun me into the wall. I was a passenger until he retired and we got unhooked. From there I had worse damage and fell back in 4th. A VSC provided the opportunity to pit and fix the wing in a 13 second pit stop. I continued circulating safely in 4th until the last lap when murph retired and I inherited a podium in my final APSC race. Thankfully Mercedes retained the constructors lead, so that was my final goal achieved. Congrats to Forza on the title.

 

[porq_chopz]

Q: 16
R: 9
Well, put down 1 lap and on my 2nd qualifying lap I hit the wall at the top of the hill. Had to settle for 17th on the starting grid. But as I usually do, I start poorly but make it up during the race. And tonight was no exception. Major scare with the jobes car at turn 1 too. But, had a few wall touches and witnessed some bad brian lag tonight thankfully when I went to pass him and he slingshotted ahead of me it missed me completely. Points for me and my teammate. Great season everyone. Can't wait for Season 9 to begin.
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[El_Majacko]

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