Kevin Magnussen is looking forward to the upcoming race weekend in Monaco, because despite all the peculiarities of this circuit, he likes to fly there.
Q: Following the cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix due to a natural disaster, Formula 1 went to Monaco. What does this competition mean to you?
Kevin Magnussen: Above all, we hope that the people living in Emilia-Romagna and neighboring regions will be able to overcome everything. Of course it is a pity that this race has been cancelled, but I fully agree with this decision.
I consider Monaco a special event, one of the most unusual races of the season. There is simply no better track to drive a Formula 1 car. Of course it is very narrow and the circle is very short, but you really feel the speed there.
Q: Qualifying is the most intense part of the race weekend, because to get a fast lap without interference you have to pick the right time and try not to get into traffic. Nowhere is it more important than in Monaco – how should the rider and team act during these sessions to face all the potential difficulties?
Kevin Magnussen: Qualifying in Monaco is really the most important part of the weekend. The course is short and at the end of the pit lap before the start of the attempt it can often be problematic due to traffic. In this situation it is important to keep in touch with the team and try to warm up the tires and brakes better for the fast lap before overtaking the cars that have gathered in line.
It depends to some extent on the coincidence of circumstances, and it’s difficult to fully prepare for this, but you just have to take it into account and try to get through the 1st corner as best you can and then accelerate, because the tires and brakes may still be cold. In short, there are some compromises to be made.
Q: The track in Monaco is narrow and not conducive to overtaking, but how do you set up the car for this track and what result can you expect behind the wheel of the VF-23?
Kevin Magnussen: In Monaco, the car must be tuned for qualifying. With the settings you should be able to squeeze everything out in one fast lap, as overtaking during the Grand Prix is almost impossible there.
This is also one of the hallmarks of Monaco, so your weekend’s results depend on how you qualify, and you have to give your best in one fast lap.
I love it because there are no other tracks with similar characteristics in the season’s calendar, so I’m already looking forward to it. I see no reason to prevent our car from showing good speed as it has been quite fast in all races this year. I don’t think it will be any different in Monaco.
Source: F1 News
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