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The Monaco GP has “always been the same” when it comes to a lack of overtaking opportunities. But that doesn’t mean proposals to improve the spectacle have gone unnoticed by F1 drivers
The Monaco Grand Prix has always been known for a lack of overtaking opportunities, as highlighted by George Russell quoting Fernando Alonso. Efforts to enhance the spectacle are ongoing, with proposals by Alex Wurz to modify the circuit for better overtaking gaining traction among current F1 drivers.
In this year’s grand prix, teams were mandated to make two pit stops due to having to use three sets of tires, ultimately failing to add excitement as teams strategically used the rules to their advantage.
Wurz, leading his track design company and the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, shared three potential circuit adjustments to encourage overtaking, including reprofiling Rascasse and widening the Fairmont Hairpin exit.
Regarding the potential changes, GPDA directors Carlos Sainz and George Russell gave their thoughts, with Sainz calling for more significant modifications to truly improve overtaking opportunities.
While Sainz believed the proposed changes would only marginally benefit overtaking, Russell acknowledged the limitations of the current Monaco layout but did not offer a specific solution.
Williams driver Alex Albon praised Wurz’s proposed changes as sensible, while Charles Leclerc suggested delaying the extension of the run to the Nouvelle chicane due to potential challenges in reclaiming land from the Monaco harbour.
