Toto Wolff again criticized the current layout of the Monaco circuit, which prevents overtaking and makes the races have less speed than the others. “It would be great if the racing could be on the same level,” the Mercedes boss said.
Sergio Pérez conquered the Monaco Grand Prixthe seventh race of the 2022 World Cup formula 1. The Mexican took advantage of an error Ferrariwhich sent both drivers to the pits at the same time, subtracting speed and time from Charles Leclercwho was leading the race. Checo took the lead and resisted the attack of Carlos Sainz Jr. to the checkered flag.
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On a difficult track to overtake, the Mercedes of George Russell y Lewis Hamilton they finished fifth and eighth, respectively. Despite the seven-time world champion breaking into the top 10 and scoring points, Toto Wolff expressed that the British could have finished a little higher. For this reason, the team leader shot at Fernando Alonso.
“Five seconds is like a Formula 2 car″, expressed Wolff about the Alpine driver, who as part of the strategy to keep seventh place in the fight with Lando NorrisI was losing 3-4 seconds a lap in order to keep the medium tyres. “I did tire management”, Said the Spaniard at the end of the competition.
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As well as targeting Alonso, Wolff also fired at the Monte Carlo street layout. “We need to look at the layout of this circuit so that people can’t drive five seconds off the beat, in a procession.… This is a fantastic venue and show but it would be great if racing could be on the same level”, he mentioned.
Lastly, Toto compared the Monaco GP to a game of NFL (Football). “This felt more like an NFL game than a Grand Prix… with so much interruption.”, he pointed out referring to the two red flags, the first due to the rain (which forced him to start behind the safety car) and due to the accident of Mick Schumacher.
