“I always enjoy racing in Monaco and I’m a big fan of street circuits because I think they give the drivers more opportunity to show their skill. I’ve always gone well there, and I finished on the podium in 2008, so I’m looking forward to this year’s race.”
“Without a well-balanced car, Monaco is tough. You need a smooth car that is driveable because the circuit is so tight and bumpy. Once the car is balanced, you can really push to the limit and go through the corners just centimetres from the barriers. Unlike most of the modern circuits, there is no margin for error and you have to respect the walls because there is very little run-off area.”
“Because you are constantly in a corner and the walls are so close, it’s a very demanding race for the drivers - not physically, but mentally. Most circuits usually have a long straight where you can relax for a few seconds, but in Monaco you are constantly busy.”
“The tunnel is the fastest section and used to be taken easily flat, but this year it should be more challenging with a heavy fuel load in the early laps of the race. In fact, the whole lap will become even tougher with a heavy car because it will make the car less reactive.”
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