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Williams took the heat for it, but the Monaco Grand Prix team games controversy began at Racing Bulls. Here’s how it came about, and why the team has no qualms about it at all
The chaotic team games at Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix were not spontaneous but a planned strategy executed by Racing Bulls, influencing Williams and Mercedes to follow suit later on.
Racing Bulls’ strategists devised a plan to use a roadblock tactic, strategically involving their two drivers to disrupt the competition and create advantages in the race.
The team implemented this unique strategy due to the challenging nature of overtaking on the Monaco track, focusing on creating gaps and opportunities through teamwork.
By qualifying their drivers close to each other on the grid, Racing Bulls solidified their roadblock tactic as the preferred option for the race.
Despite external circumstances and competition from top drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Racing Bulls remained committed to their strategy, prioritizing a secure points finish over potentially risky maneuvers.
