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The Monaco Grand Prix produced a highly unusual-for-2024 Formula 1 result, but a very tepid race to get there. Mark Hughes explains why it became as cagey as it did
Kevin Magnussen should not have kept his foot in while racing alongside Sergio Perez on the narrow track during the Monaco Grand Prix opening lap, leading to a massive accident and a red flag situation. Despite the incident, it did not alter the eventual outcome, with Charles Leclerc and Ferrari dominating the race weekend. The potential strategic advantage McLaren could have had over Leclerc was lost due to the red flag intervention. Oscar Piastri almost had the opportunity to challenge Leclerc’s pole position, showcasing impressive driving skills throughout the event. The McLaren team showed significant improvement, no longer hindered by slow corner limitations. Piastri’s aggressive start prevented Ferrari from using Carlos Sainz to influence the race dynamics in Leclerc’s favor. The race dynamics shifted during the restart, with the grid lineup posing a strategic stalemate between Ferrari and McLaren.
