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Chairman of the GPDA Alex Wurz recently proposed changes to the Monaco F1 circuit – but what do the drivers think?
Following a dull Monaco Grand Prix last weekend, there were renewed calls for changes aimed at enhancing the excitement of the race. F1 experimented with a mandatory two-stop strategy for all drivers at this year’s event, but it did not address the core issue of limited overtaking opportunities on the narrow track. Grand Prix Drivers’ Association Chairman Alex Wurz proposed alterations to the track layout, such as modifying the Fairmont hairpin and widening the Rascasse corner, to facilitate more overtaking. Despite acknowledging the need for improvement, opinions among F1 drivers vary regarding the effectiveness of these proposed changes at Monaco. Charles Leclerc supports some of Wurz’s ideas but is skeptical about the feasibility of altering Turn 10, while George Russell believes that Monaco’s unique challenges should be embraced rather than dramatically altered for the sake of overtaking.
