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Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have expressed their regret that F1’s mandatory two-stop strategy experiment at the Monaco GP descended into “manipulation”
Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz expressed regret that Formula 1’s mandatory two-stop strategy experiment at the Monaco Grand Prix turned into what they deemed as “manipulation”. The new rule requiring three sets of tyres caused uncertainty regarding the most effective strategy and race impacts. Teams utilized tactics to slow down others, with Racing Bulls, Williams, and Mercedes strategically manipulating the race pace. Albon acknowledged that their tactics did not provide an exciting show and caused frustration among other drivers. However, they defended their actions as necessary to secure points for the team. Sainz added that Williams had to follow suit after being “victims first”, highlighting the pressures and consequences of the two-stop strategy.
