Google+ Jack Leslie F1: 2015 Monaco Grand Prix Wednesday Snapshot

20 May 2015

2015 Monaco Grand Prix Wednesday Snapshot

The Circuit de Monaco was a hive of activity on Wednesday, ahead of the sixth round of the 2015 season.
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Because of the unusual schedule of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, this year's grid spoke to media, walked the track and met with fans one day earlier than usual. Here is the race build-up in pictures.

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F1 drivers united on Tuesday night for an annual charity football match, in aid of Star Team for Children. The team was beaten 3-1 by rivals Star XI.
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My blog's photography partners Octane Photographic took a trip around the track. Be sure to check out their website over the weekend for the latest images.
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Sergio Perez met with journalists for his media session in the Force India motorhome, sharing his thoughts on the weekend ahead.
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The Lotus F1 Team showed off its panorama view of the pit lane and harbour from the garages.
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Pastor Maldonado was a popular driver on Wednesday, talking to broadcast media outside the motorhome.
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Valtteri Bottas completed an interview by the water. Not a bad backdrop!
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Several teams completed track walks, having to dodge the traffic, with some drivers being stopped for interviews.
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The FIA Wednesday press conference was a busy one, with questions ranging from expectations for the weekend ahead to the proposed 2016/2017 regulations.
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Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton shared a joke during the FIA press conference. The latter confirmed his three-year extension deal earlier in the day.
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Romain Grosjean was interviewed in the harbour on Wednesday. Only in Monaco!
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Daniel Ricciardo spoke to journalists ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with better expectations compared to the last race.
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Broadcast media gathered outside the Mercedes motorhome to speak to Nico Rosberg.
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Felipe Massa discussed expectations for Monaco in the Williams motorhome. 
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Another view of the FIA press conference room, which was packed with journalists eager to quiz the drivers.
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Ricciardo met with fans on Wednesday, signing autographs and posing for pictures.

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