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 they comfortably lead in both drivers and constructors championships. However, if there’s any race that could derail their recent success, it’s this one where qualifying is key, passing is hard, and the weather is always a factor. Expect the team to execute and fight for the win but be careful with your bets! 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. Aston Martin
4. Mercedes
5. Alpine
6. McLaren
7. Haas
8. AlphaTauri
9. Williams
10. Alfa Romeo
US TV SCHEDULE
Friday, May 25:
Practice 1 – 7.25AM – ESPN2
Practice 2 – 10.55AM – ESPN2
F1 Show –
TBD
– ESPN3
Saturday, May 26:
Practice 3 – 6.25AM – ESPN2
Qualifying – 9.55AM –
ESPN
Ted’s Notebook –
TBD
– ESPN3
Sunday, May 28:
Grand Prix Sunday (pre-race) – 7.30AM –
ABC
, ESPN+,
ESPN
Deportes
Monaco Grand Prix – 8AM –
ABC
, ESPN+,
ESPN
Deportes
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)
2023 tyres: Hard (C3), Medium (C4), Soft (C5) (2022: Hard (C3), Medium (C4), Soft (C5))
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
Data sources:
FIA
, Williams, Mercedes
2022 RESULTS
Race Info.
Pole: Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 1:11.376
Laps: 64
Fast race lap: Lando Norris, McLaren, 1:14.693
Podium
1. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
2. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
3. Sergio Perez, Red Bull
CURRENT STANDINGS
TRACK MAP & VIDEO
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