1993 Monaco Grand Prix

The 1993 Monaco Grand Prix, otherwise known as the LI Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco, was the sixth round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on the 23 May 1993.'Monaco GP, 1993', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2014), https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr538.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019) The race would see Ayrton Senna claim a record sixth victory at the Monaco circuit, despite having two crashes in practice/qualifying.
Indeed, the Brazilian ace would crash on both Thursday and Saturday, the former accident leaving Senna with a badly bruised thumb. He could therefore only manage third on the grid for the race, as Championship leader Alain Prost claimed pole position ahead of Michael Schumacher.
The start of the race saw Prost sprint clear to claim an early lead ahead of Schumacher, while Senna held third ahead of Damon Hill. The rest of the field made it through Sainte Devote without issue, with Gerhard Berger jumping Riccardo Patrese as the only significant change to the order.
Indeed, the race quickly became a processional affair, with Prost easing away from Schumacher, while Senna held on in third in-spite of the pain from his thumb. However, there were rumours of a penalty in the air, for replays of the start appeared to show that Prost had moved before the lights went out.
Ultimately the Frenchman would be slapped with a stop-go penalty, which he duly served on lap twelve to hand the lead to Schumacher. However, it was trying to leave the pits that would punish Prost, for an issue with his caused him to stall, leaving him a lap down and at the back of the field when he did rejoin.
On track, meanwhile, Schumacher would ease away from Senna, only for a hydraulic failure to leave him stranded out on circuit. The Brazilian therefore inherited a comfortable lead over Hill, with the Brit himself unable to attack due to the rather militant presence of Berger's .
Indeed, Berger would take himself out of the race late on while attack Hill for second, leaving Jean Alesi on the final step of the podium. Out front, meanwhile, Senna would cruise home to claim a comfortable victory ahead of Hill, and hence moved into the Championship lead, while Prost, Christian Fittipaldi and Martin Brundle secured the remaining points.
==Background==
There was a change at the top of the Championship as a result of the Spanish Grand Prix, with Alain Prost leaving Barcelona ahead of Ayrton Senna. Indeed, the Frenchman had established a two point advantage over the Brazilian, and held a three-two advantage in terms of race wins. Behind, Michael Schumacher had leapt ahead of Damon Hill, but already looked too far back to challenge, while Mark Blundell retained his spot in the top five.
In the Constructors Championship, meanwhile, it had been a day of little change, with retaining their lead at the head of the hunt. The Anglo-French squad would head to Monte Carlo with a twelve point advantage over rivals , before a fifteen point gap to third placed . Completing the top five would be and , while remained at the foot of the table having claimed just two points.
===Entry list===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
0 	Damon Hill 	Canon Williams Team 	 	FW15C 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
2 	Alain Prost 	Canon Williams Team 	 	FW15C 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
3 	Ukyo Katayama 	Tyrrell Racing Organisation 	 	020C 	 	OX10A 3.5 V10 	
4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	Tyrrell Racing Organisation 	 	020C 	 	OX10A 3.5 V10 	
5 	Michael Schumacher 	Camel Benetton Ford 	 	B193B 	 	HBA7 3.5 V8 	
6 	Riccardo Patrese 	Camel Benetton Ford 	 	B193B 	 	HBA7 3.5 V8 	
7 	Michael Andretti 	Marlboro McLaren 	 	MP4/8 	 	HBE7 3.5 V8 	
8 	Ayrton Senna 	Marlboro McLaren 	 	MP4/8 	 	HBE7 3.5 V8 	
9 	Derek Warwick 	Footwork Mugen Honda 	 	FA14 	 	MF351HB 3.5 V10 	
10 	Aguri Suzuki 	Footwork Mugen Honda 	 	FA14 	 	MF351HB 3.5 V10 	
11 	Alex Zanardi 	Team Lotus 	 	107B 	 	HBD6 3.5 V8 	
12 	Johnny Herbert 	Team Lotus 	 	107B 	 	HBD6 3.5 V8 	
14 	Rubens Barrichello 	Sasol Jordan 	 	193 	 	1035 3.5 V10 	
15 	Thierry Boutsen 	Sasol Jordan 	 	193 	 	1035 3.5 V10 	
19 	Philippe Alliot 	Larrousse F1 	 	LH93 	 	3512 3.5 V12 	
20 	Érik Comas 	Larrousse F1 	 	LH93 	 	3512 3.5 V12 	
21 	Michele Alboreto 	BMS Lola Scuderia Italia 	 	T93/30 	 	040 3.5 V12 	
22 	Luca Badoer 	BMS Lola Scuderia Italia 	 	T93/30 	 	040 3.5 V12 	
23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M193 	 	HBC6 3.5 V8 	
24 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M193 	 	HBC6 3.5 V8 	
25 	Martin Brundle 	Ligier Gitanes Blondes 	 	JS39 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
26 	Mark Blundell 	Ligier Gitanes Blondes 	 	JS39 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
27 	Jean Alesi 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	F93A 	 	041 3.5 V12 	
28 	Gerhard Berger 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	F93A 	 	041 3.5 V12 	
29 	Karl Wendlinger 	Team Sauber F1 	 	C12 	 	2175A 3.5 V10 	
30 	JJ Lehto 	Team Sauber F1 	 	C12 	 	2175A 3.5 V10 	
Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/engages.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)
==Practice Overview==
==Qualifying==
===Thursday Qualifying===
===Saturday Qualifying===
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Time 	Time 	Gap
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Q1 	Q2 	Gap
1 	2 	Alain Prost 	 	1:39.649 	1:20.557 	—
2 	5 	Michael Schumacher 	 	1:40.780 	1:21.190 	+0.633s
3 	8 	Ayrton Senna 	 	1:42.127 	1:21.552 	+0.995s
4 	0 	Damon Hill 	 	1:38.963 	1:21.825 	+1.268s
5 	27 	Jean Alesi 	 	1:42.160 	1:21.948 	+1.391s
6 	6 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	1:42.136 	1:22.117 	+1.560s
7 	28 	Gerhard Berger 	 	1:40.853 	1:22.394 	+1.837s
8 	29 	Karl Wendlinger 	 	1:45.439 	1:22.477 	+1.920s
9 	7 	Michael Andretti 	 	1:45.993 	1:22.994 	+2.437s
10 	20 	Érik Comas 	 	1:44.483 	1:23.246 	+2.689s
11 	30 	JJ Lehto 	 	1:48.526 	1:23.715 	+3.158s
12 	9 	Derek Warwick 	 	1:44.884 	1:23.749 	+3.192s
13 	25 	Martin Brundle 	 	1:46.446 	1:23.786 	+3.229s
14 	12 	Johnny Herbert 	 	1:43.898 	1:23.812 	+3.255s
15 	19 	Philippe Alliot 	 	1:43.031 	1:23.907 	+3.350s
16 	14 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	1:44.310 	1:24.086 	+3.529s
17 	23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	 	1:43.829 	1:24.298 	+3.741s
18 	10 	Aguri Suzuki 	 	10:06.384 	1:24.524 	+3.967s
19 	4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	1:44.193 	1:24.544 	+3.987s
20 	11 	Alex Zanardi 	 	1:46.935 	1:24.888 	+4.331s
21 	26 	Mark Blundell 	 	1:43.449 	1:24.972 	+4.415s
22 	3 	Ukyo Katayama 	 	1:49.210 	1:25.236 	+4.679s
23 	15 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	1:45.512 	1:25.267 	+4.710s
24 	21 	Michele Alboreto 	 	1:47.082 	1:26.444 	+5.887s
25 	24 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	 	1:44.524 	1:26.582 	+6.025s
DNQ 	22 	Luca Badoer 	 	1:46.745 	1:29.613 	+9.056s
Source:'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/595/monaco/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 26/07/2019)'Monaco 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car to set their best time in that session.
*Bold indicates a driver's best/qualifying time.
===Grid===
==Race==
===Report===
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	8 	Ayrton Senna 	 	78 	1:52:10.947 	3 	10
2 	0 	Damon Hill 	 	78 	+52.118s 	4 	6
3 	27 	Jean Alesi 	 	78 	+1:03.362 	5 	4
4 	2 	Alain Prost 	 	77 	+1 Lap 	1 	3
5 	23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	 	76 	+2 Laps 	17 	2
6 	25 	Martin Brundle 	 	76 	+2 Laps 	13 	1
7 	11 	Alex Zanardi 	 	76 	+2 Laps 	20 	
8 	7 	Michael Andretti 	 	76 	+2 Laps 	9 	
9 	14 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	76 	+2 Laps 	16 	
10 	4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	76 	+2 Laps 	19 	
11 	24 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	 	75 	+3 Laps 	25 	
12 	19 	Philippe Alliot 	 	75 	+3 Laps 	15 	
13 	29 	Karl Wendlinger 	 	74 	+4 Laps 	8 	
14* 	28 	Gerhard Berger 	 	70 	Collision 	7 	
Ret 	12 	Johnny Herbert 	 	61 	Gearbox 	14 	
Ret 	6 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	53 	Engine 	6 	
Ret 	20 	Érik Comas 	 	51 	Engine 	10 	
Ret 	10 	Aguri Suzuki 	 	46 	Spin 	18 	
Ret 	9 	Derek Warwick 	 	43 	Throttle 	12 	
Ret 	5 	Michael Schumacher 	 	32 	Hydraulics 	2 	
Ret 	3 	Ukyo Katayama 	 	31 	Engine 	22 	
Ret 	21 	Michele Alboreto 	 	28 	Gearbox 	24 	
Ret 	30 	JJ Lehto 	 	23 	Damage 	11 	
Ret 	15 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	12 	Suspension 	23 	
Ret 	26 	Mark Blundell 	 	3 	Spin 	21 	
DNQ 	22 	Luca Badoer 	 	 	 	 	
Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)	Source:'Monaco 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco/classement.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
** Berger was still classified despite retiring as he had completed 90% of the race distance.
==Milestones==
* 39th victory for Ayrton Senna.'6. Monaco 1993', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/monaco.aspx, (Accessed 26/07/2019)
** Senna also set a new record for most victories at the Monaco Grand Prix - 6.
* 102nd win for as a constructor.
** Engine suppliers secured their 163rd victory.
* Alain Prost recorded the 50th fastest lap for a car using #2 as its race number.'1993 Monaco GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2014), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=1993&gp=Monaco%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 26/07/2019)
==Standings==
Ayrton Senna moved back to the top of the Championship with his record breaking victory in Monte Carlo, leaving the Principality with a five point lead. Alain Prost had been forced to make way for his Brazilian nemesis, although his fourth place finish ensured he remained within striking distance. A huge nineteen point gap followed before the man in third appeared in the table, with Damon Hill having moved back ahead of Michael Schumacher.
 had managed to maintain their lead atop the Constructors Championship, although their advantage had been reduced to eleven points. Indeed, had chipped away at their Anglo-French rival's tally in Monte Carlo, although they would still need a poor weekend for Williams-Renault in order to claim the lead. Behind, had lost more ground on the leaders in third, while had retained their spot in fourth.
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Ayrton Senna 	42 	1
2 	Alain Prost 	37 	1
3 	Damon Hill 	18 	1
4 	Michael Schumacher 	14 	1
5 	Mark Blundell 	6 	
6 	Johnny Herbert 	6 	
7 	Martin Brundle 	5 	2
8 	Christian Fittipaldi 	5 	2
9 	JJ Lehto 	5 	2
10 	Riccardo Patrese 	5 	2
11 	Jean Alesi 	4 	9
12 	Philippe Alliot 	2 	1
13 	Michael Andretti 	2 	1
14 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	2 	1
15 	Gerhard Berger 	2 	1
16 	Alex Zanardi 	1 	1
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	55 	
2 	 	44 	
3 	 	19 	
4 	 	11 	
5 	 	7 	
6 	 	7 	1
7 	 	6 	2
8 	 	5 	2
9 	 	2 	1
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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