The Monaco Grand Prix, a 94-year-old racing circuit, continues to be a challenge for Formula 1 drivers. The tight confines of the track made it difficult for genuine racing to occur during Sunday’s event.
Driver Reactions
Reigning champion Max Verstappen expressed his frustration with the circuit after finishing fourth. He stated, "You can’t race here. It doesn’t matter what you do; one stop, 10 stops." Verstappen humorously compared driving at Monaco to playing Mario Kart, suggesting that throwing bananas around would be a good idea.
George Russell, who struggled throughout the race while being stuck behind fellow Williams drivers, echoed Verstappen’s sentiments. He noted that introducing two stops had added nothing to the race and called for further discussion on finding solutions to overcome Monaco’s limitations as an F1 venue. While Russell appreciated the attempt to try something new, he acknowledged that it did not work at all.
Race Highlights
Lando Norris won the Formula One Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, despite concerns about whether there would be enough time left before sunset when he crossed the finish line first. His winning drive was marked by nervousness due to the time constraints. He ultimately took first place ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.
Tyre Wear Issues
Tyre wear issues plagued several drivers during the event:
- Lewis Hamilton initially struggled but managed to secure seventh place, largely due to passing Carlos Sainz’s Williams car near the halfway point of the race.
- Pierre Gasly finished eighth overall but received a five-second penalty for failing to follow safety car procedures during an incident involving Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg.
- Magnussen earned a six-point penalty and an additional fine of €5,000 (£4,000) following a hearing via video link from a Paris airport hotel room, where he was recovering from injuries sustained in a crash at the Canadian GP.
- Carlos Sainz received a three-second deduction for driving slowly between turns eight and nine towards the end of the contest, allowing teammate Alex Albon to pass into eighth position. Sainz remained classified ninth overall after Gasly’s post-incident penalty.
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