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  1. Developing Monaco report here bbc.in/KNnIEo 16 minutes ago via web
  2. Story on the technical row concerning Red Bull bbc.in/KVfITe #BBCF1 about 2 hours ago via web
  3. Live #BBCF1 coverage well underway now. Follow it here bbc.in/JENsop, or on BBC One in UK about 3 hours ago via web
  4. Definitely a bit fresher and cooler today. A few white clouds about, still sunny, though #bbcf1 about 4 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
  5. Oh, and there's a chance of rain towards the end of the race, to spice things up that bit further #BBCF1 about 5 hours ago via web
  6. Will someone chance a one-stop? Plus Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren apparently unhappy about Red Bull floor. Impending protest? #BBCF1 about 5 hours ago via web
  7. Lovely morning, strategy options fascinating, and a little technical row to spice things up. Welcome to the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix #BBCF1 about 5 hours ago via web
  8. Come November, says @alo_oficial, it'll be @LewisHamilton we have to beat to win title bbc.in/MJh5qt about 20 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
  9. Schumacher still aiming for victory in Monaco despite five-place grid penalty bbc.in/MIrD9a about 23 hours ago via web
  10. #BBCF1 technical analyst Gary Anderson on some of the secrets to being quick in Monaco bbc.in/LmJDH0 7:16 AM May 26th via web
  11. developing report on an extraordinary Monaco qualifying session and 'pole' for Schumacher bbc.in/KCifUJ 6:32 AM May 26th via web
  12. Great lap by Schumacher and a fantastic answer to criticism of form - what a shame he'll be sixth after his grid penalty #BBCF1 6:11 AM May 26th via web
  13. @N44551R He was fifth on the timing screens I was looking at 5:57 AM May 26th via web in reply to N44551R
  14. After latest replay, @therealdcf1 says Perez's front left track rod failed through Swimming Pool, causing crash 5:11 AM May 26th via web
  15. Some chat on #BBCF1 from @therealdcf1 that @SChecoPerez's crash may not have been driver error, maybe a steering problem? 5:10 AM May 26th via web
  16. Here's the story on @Pastormaldo's 10-place grid penalty bbc.in/LmhtMo #BBCF1 4:53 AM May 26th via web
  17. RT @JV_F1 There is rain on the other side of the mountain but looking like it will stay away for qualifying now. 20% chance just after qualy 4:43 AM May 26th via web
  18. Ten-place grid penalty for @Pastormaldo for driving at @SChecoPerez in final practice, I'm hearing #bbcf1 4:17 AM May 26th via Twitter for iPhone
  19. #BBCF1 live Monaco coverage up and running bbc.in/LlHR92. Live video and 5 live commentary from 0955 BST 1:40 AM May 26th via web
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