The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix was a dull affair, with the top 10 drivers finishing in the exact same position they started. Drivers and teams expressed frustration, calling for changes to the format or circuit to improve the spectacle. Potential solutions like mandatory pit stops or refueling are discussed, as the narrow streets and growing size of F1 cars have made overtaking increasingly difficult.
Author: Soren Ravenlock
The Monaco Grand Prix is a study in contrasts, as the dazzling qualifying sessions give way to a often-criticized race day. Drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo share their perspectives on the event’s unique challenges and call for a format change to inject more excitement into the Sunday proceedings.
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