P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Monaco Grand Prix “manipulated”, drivers apologise as new rule “didn’t work”
The new rule at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, mandating each car into a two-stop strategy, faced criticism for backfiring and not leading to more exciting racing as intended. Polesitter Lando Norris defied the odds and won the grand prix, dampening the desired effect. Amid awkward moments waiting for the second pitstops and collaboration among midfield teammates to outmaneuver rivals, Williams manipulated the race successfully, with Alex Albon finishing ninth and Carlos Sainz 10th. Sainz expressed disappointment over the race and criticized the manipulation tactics employed, calling for a need to find a solution to prevent such occurrences. Feedback from drivers like Albon and Jenson Button highlighted the need for tweaking the new rule to enhance race competitiveness and fairness for future events like the Monaco Grand Prix.
