Monaco. That one word evokes thoughts of glitz, glamor, and spectacle in the minds of Formula 1 fans and drivers alike. In addition to being the shortest, tightest track of the season, Monaco also holds the distinction of having the fewest number or finishers relative to race starters as the close confines of the Monegasque circuit can catch out even the best drivers. The unique nature of this circuit, heavily emphasizing downforce over power, has been known to create out-of-place finishes for many drivers. With overtaking being extremely difficult, emphasis is on qualifying. Once a “sacred cow” for its flagship status, some are now publicly questioning the circuit layout and the race in general for the processional nature of the races here.
Red Bull come to Monaco with optimism as with a little luck, they finished 1-2 in Spain and took the lead in both drivers and constructors championships. Because of that and because one of their drivers has had a few incidents at Monaco and the other is still getting up to speed with the car, the team will be on edge. Nevertheless, a podium finish is highly likely, if not the win they need. AlphaTauri can expect a mixed result with one car in the points and one car close behind but likely out of a points-paying position.
Elsewhere on the grid, look for this to be a general ranking of team performance coming into the race weekend:
1. Red Bull
2. Ferrari
3. Mercedes ↑
4. McLaren ↓
5. Alfa Romeo
6. Alpine
7. AlphaTauri
8. Haas
9. Aston Martin
10. Williams
US TV SCHEDULE
Practice 1 – Friday, May 27 – 7.55AM – ESPN2
Practice 2 – Friday, May 27 – 10.55AM – ESPN2
Practice 3 – Saturday, May 28 – 6.55AM – ESPN2
Qualifying – Saturday, May 28 – 9.55AM – ESPN2
Pre-race show – Sunday, May 29 – 7:30AM –
ESPN
Monaco Grand Prix – Sunday, May 29 – 8.55AM –
ESPN
Post-race show – Sunday, May 29 – 11.00AM – ESPN3
Race (re-air) – Sunday, May 29 – 3.30pm –
ABC
CIRCUIT INFORMATION
Lap data
Lap length: 3.34km (2.075 miles)
Race laps: 78
Race distance: 260.52km (161.88 miles)
Pole position: Right-hand side of the track
Lap record*: 1’12.090 by Lewis Hamilton, 2021
Maximum speed: 283kph (175.848 mph)
DRS
zone/s (race): Pit straight
Distance from grid to turn one: 210m
Car performance
Full throttle: 30%
Longest flat-out section: 669m
Downforce level: Maximum
Fuel use per lap: 1.2kg
Time penalty per lap of fuel: 0.024s
Strategy
Quickest complete pit stop in 2013: 24.316s by Red Bull (see full list)
2022 tyres: Hard (C3), Medium (C4), Soft (C5) (2021: Hard (C3), Medium (C4), Soft (C5))
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
Data sources:
FIA
, Williams, Mercedes
2021 RESULTS
Race Info.
Pole: Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 1:10.346
Laps: 78
Fast race lap: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1:12.909
Podium
1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
2. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
3. Lando Norris, McLaren
CURRENT STANDINGS
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