A hairpin descent. Partitions shut sufficient to kiss. A darkish tunnel after which a burst of blinding gentle alongside the waterfront.
The famed Circuit de Monaco, which first hosted a grand prix race in 1950, is likely one of the most iconic stops on Components 1’s schedule. However the bling and the boats disguise an open secret: it’s extremely slim, extremely onerous to move, and an extremely simple place to search out hassle.
Simply ask Sergio Pérez, who will begin final on Sunday after crashing in qualifying. Simply ask Lewis Hamilton, who noticed his automotive lifted off the circuit by a crane after his personal accident on Saturday. Or simply ask Fernando Alonso, who certified second however now should discover a solution to get previous Max Verstappen if he’s to style victory. That’s not as simple because it seems. On Sunday, it could be more durable than ever.
Learn how to Watch
Time: The Monaco Grand Prix begins at 3 p.m. in Monte Carlo, which is 9 a.m. Jap time. (World begin instances are right here.)
TV: The race will air on ABC in the USA. Protection begins at 7:30 a.m. Jap. Not in America? A full checklist of Components 1 broadcasters, wherever you’re, will be discovered right here.
Sunday’s Beginning Grid
In order that’s Verstappen and Alonso on the entrance row, which ought to come as no shock. And that’s Esteban Ocon’s Alpine proper behind them, which ought to come as a big shock.
Ferrari, beginning fourth and sixth, and Mercedes, in fifth and eighth, will attempt to salvage what they’ll on Monaco’s slim course. Sergio Pérez could also be in for an extended day wanting in the back of different automobiles.
Sunday’s Story Traces
Can anybody catch Verstappen? You’ll have learn this earlier than. However with Pérez beginning final, a win for Verstappen may blow open the factors race.
Adjustments at Mercedes. The much-discussed and largely agonizing (should you’re Hamilton or George Russell) await a Mercedes redesign has lastly arrived. The most important change that the group unveiled this week can be bigger sidepods, however there are smaller ones right here and there. Let a scientist or an engineer clarify the aerodynamics of all of it to you. Or simply give it the attention take a look at.
Final Time Out
There was no out final week after the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola was canceled amid heavy rains and lethal floods in northern Italy. That makes it three weeks since Max Verstappen’s win in Miami.
Drivers’ Championship Standings
After 5 begins, Purple Bull’s solely race stays the one towards itself:
