P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes’ race was screwed by Williams, prompting James Vowles to send a text to Toto Wolff.
During the Monaco Grand Prix, Williams team principal James Vowles texted his former boss Toto Wolff to apologize for the team’s tactics of driving slowly with drivers Albon and Sainz to create pitstop buffer. Racing Bulls also employed similar strategies. Williams’ tactics, while controversial, helped them secure a double finish in Monte Carlo. However, it compromised Mercedes’ chances as Russell and Antonelli finished outside the points due to the slow pace. Wolff understood Vowles’ position and acknowledged the necessity of the actions taken. The race highlighted the need to fine-tune the new Monaco pitstop rule for the future and explore layout changes to enhance overtaking opportunities.
