7 March 2023 12:51 (UTC)
Race Engineer Will Joseph takes us through this weekend's track
Watch as McLaren Formula 1 Race Engineer Will talks driver confidence, track warp, and the return of Fernando after last year's Indy 500 challenge.
Delve deeper into the circuit with our track facts:
Braking | There are 13 braking areas around the lap, which means the cars have more than 1,000 braking events during the grand prix. But only one corner - Turn 10, the Chicane - is considered a severe braking test: the cars shave off 200km/h (125mph) in just 56 metres on the downhill approach to this corner. Overall, though, the track is considered to be of medium severity for brakes. | |
Power units | The cars use 1.5kg of fuel per lap, which is low. Monaco has the lowest fuel effect of the season. | |
Aero | Maximum downforce. The slow corners and short straights make aerodynamic efficiency less important than at other tracks. The cars want as much slow-speed downforce as possible. Performance is aided greatly by mechanical grip, which is why the cars run softer suspension at Monaco than anywhere else in F1. | |
Gaming | For drivers, confidence is king at Monaco. You need to find a good rhythm, but be sure to build up your speed during the early practice sessions. The proximity of the barriers punishes even the smallest of mistakes. Bear in mind that the track rubbers-in over the weekend and it’s best not to make too many set-up changes during FP1, when grip levels are changing dramatically. |
