Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen in his traditional column summed up the last Monaco Grand Prix and commented on Ferrari’s strategic miscalculation that cost Charles Leclerc the win.
The Monaco Grand Prix has been running since 1929 and is a special race that must remain on the calendar for the long term. I have raced in the Monaco Grand Prix ten times and won one, so I can confirm that it is difficult to win on this track, even if you have a fast car at your disposal.
In Monaco, riders are a real test, because on this track you have to act as accurately as possible. One small mistake and you’re out. On many modern circuits you can go off track and return to battle without any problem, but Monaco does not forgive mistakes.
In addition, teams on this track have to make quick decisions and change strategies within seconds. The circle is very short and the teams don’t have time for long reflections – we saw this last weekend. The pressure is high in Monaco and the weather can make a big difference. As the rain comes and goes, the race turns into a lottery.
A lot has changed in Formula 1 in recent years. There are many new circuits on the calendar around the world, but it is important to protect the legacy of our sport. Monaco has also always evolved, so I hope Formula 1 and Monaco have a bright future together.
Winning the Monaco Grand Prix is a special experience for any driver and Sergio Perez has achieved a truly outstanding result. It flew brilliantly all weekend.
Yes, he made a small mistake in qualifying, hitting the barrier, and this mistake affected the further development of events over the weekend as Max Verstappen had to abort the attempt. However, Sergio was quick on Friday and in Saturday practice – it was clear that the car settings suited him.
In the race, Ferrari hesitated at a key moment, called Charles Leclerc into the pits for the second time and left Carlos Sainz on track longer than necessary. Red Bull chose the right strategy, rising from third and fourth at the start to first and third at the finish.
I know Ferrari has announced plans to analyze why their strategy didn’t work, but I don’t think technical analysis is as important as the human factor right now. Why does one team make confident decisions while the other hesitates and makes mistakes? It depends on people and their trust in each other when under pressure.
Source: F1 News
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