Surprises always have a place Monacois one of the few circuits in the world in which a slight mistake can end in abandonment and a bad position on the grid ends with virtually every chance of success.
The Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix is one of the circuits more emblematic and challengers of the world of motorsports. Located in the narrow streets of the principality of Monaco, this street circuit has been the scene of exciting races since its creation in 1929.
With a length of only 3,337 meters and an average speed in a lap of 155 km/h, it is the shortest and slowest circuit of the entire Formula 1 calendarthat is why it is criticized for its low sporting value, since the narrow track almost does not allow overtaking, in the 2003 Grand Prix there was no overtaking.
Monaco is considered the circuit urban with the greatest elevation change, 42 meters separate turn 4 (Casino), the point higher of the circuit with almost 90 metersand turn 17 (La Rascasse), the lowest point at 47 meters above sea level.
in the first sector Slow corners predominate and there are only two long turns. The first Sainte Devote corner is tricky both when braking and accelerating from the exit towards a long straight with a steep climb towards the Massenet curve.
in the second sector braking stability and traction are very important both in Mirabeu and in the Loews turn, the slowest and tightest hairpin in the world championshipit follows the tunnel what is the fastest part of the circuit that takes the pilots to the biggest braking on the track, the chicane of the port and in the third sector blind curves such as Tabac or La Rascasse are combined with the chicane of the pool.
It is a circuit for specialists and the pilot’s hands count more than in other circuitsthe car’s traction and stability take precedence over speed and power, and attention must be paid to braking areas, since it is not a fast circuit, brake wear will be high.
The overtaking ability is limitedwhich makes classification in a crucial part of the race weekend and victory will only be achieved if the pilot get to give the 100% of its capacities.
Sources:
STATS F1, ESPN, MOTORSPORT, Formula 1 in its purest form, FIA
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