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Monaco gives F1 teams some unique problems to solve. Gary Anderson looks at how top teams are tackling that in 2025
The Monaco Grand Prix stands out as a unique track on the Formula 1 calendar, especially considering the trend towards street circuits in recent years.
Due to the specific demands of Monaco, teams need setups that differ significantly from other tracks, emphasizing compliance and high ride heights while still ensuring sufficient downforce.
Balancing the car for Monaco requires careful consideration of front-end positivity to avoid understeer and maintain confidence in cornering, along with stability under braking and traction under acceleration.
Teams like Ferrari may opt to use last year’s high-downforce rear wing design for Monaco to avoid diverting resources from developing for the rest of the season.
Analyzing the rear wing configurations of top teams like McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull provides insight into their aerodynamic strategies and approaches to maximizing downforce while minimizing drag for the unique challenges of Monaco.
