Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Marussia’s Monaco Memories, Lotus Row, More

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Published: May 18, 2015

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The Monaco Grand Prix usually showcases all that is good about Formula One and is an event to savour and celebrate. But there will only be sadness and reflection within the Manor Marussia garage this weekend.

Sunday's race will mark a year since Jules Bianchi claimed the team's first (and only) points finish with an immaculate drive from the rear of the field. It was the type of performance—one of skill, speed and heart—that seemed set to elevate both team and driver to bigger and better things.

But 12 months on, Bianchi is continuing his fight for life in hospital after an accident in the 2014 Japanese GP, while Manor are still in the process of finding their feet having entered and exited administration. 

As the race weekend approaches, Manor boss Graeme Lowdon has recalled the memories of Monaco '14 and explained just how he will feel when he stands in the very pit lane where he and Bianchi celebrated the 25-year-old's ninth-place finish a year ago.

While Manor, a close-knit outfit, are set to come together this weekend, the Lotus team seem close to falling apart in the driver department.

The Enstone-based outfit's reserve, Jolyon Palmer, has had plenty of track time so far this season, much to the irritation of lead driver Romain Grosjean. And although Palmer and Grosjean have had a slight war of words, could it, in fact, be Pastor Maldonado at the root of the inter-team tension?

Daniil Kvyat, meanwhile, will no doubt be feeling the tension after a less than impressive start to life at Red Bull, which has seen the Russian score just five points thus far.

With Carlos Sainz Jr. and Max Verstappen performing well at Scuderia Toro Rosso, the pressure on his shoulders will only increase, but Kvyat's former boss has predicted the Russian will soon prove his doubters wrong.

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