2024 F1 Monaco GP analysis by Peter Windsor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc cruised to victory in his home race in Monte-Carlo, moving Prince Albert to tears on the podium and bringing the traffic in all of Monaco - and much of the south of France - to a standstill. It was also a big day for Pirelli, with their hard and medium compound tyres running the full GP distance non-stop due to a red flag incident on the opening lap. With every driver thus being given a free tyre change in the pit lane, and with Monaco uniquely offering a low-abrasion track surface, the onus was on Leclerc to run his hard-compound tyres through to the finish and to win at the slowest possible pace. On paper, Pirelli said that this would be possible. In reality, Leclerc was stepping into the F1 Unknown. He pulled it off, though, with McLaren-Mercedes' Oscar Piastri brilliantly chasing him virtually all the way. Indeed, the four leading drivers - Leclerc, Piastri, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and McLaren-Mercedes' Lando Norris (all of whom switched to hard tyres for the re-start) - were often covered by no more than four seconds - a spectacular sight at Monaco, where the leader in other years has usually broken away to secure an easy margin. George Russell drove exceptionally well to finish fifth for Mercedes, running Pirelli mediums non-stop to beat Red Bull-Honda's Max Verstappen (who stopped on lap 52 to switch from mediums to used hards). Despite the fresh rubber, Verstappen could do nothing about Russell, who made no errors on his older tyres, thereby proving the concept of a "free stop" on this day to be moot. With camera set up in the Princess Grace Rose Garden, Peter Windsor looks back at a memorable day in the Principality.
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Race weekend doesn't end until Peter gives his thoughts.
Ikr, a staple of my race day. I'm giving this priority over the Indy 500 haha
Amen
yeah man, I had been waiting all day !
Indeed, Peter's consistently been my eyes on the ground, along with eSysman in the harbor for this one! 😅
Shit yeah!!
So chuffed for Charles, he really *_really_* deserved it. Great quali + drive from Piastri too.
Yes! And thanks also to the car developments. A great job all round.
Charles deserved the win and 25 points, but Carlos and Ferrari were each gifted 15 undeserved points.
Carlos punctured his tire by running into Piastri's McLaren. It was his fault, and yet he got way with it. Those additional points could be worth millions to either of the two teams come the end of the season. Yet another freebie for Ferrari.
They should be winning every week as they get so much additional help from the FIA (Ferrari Investors Association) and the extra money they receive for 'good attendance' since the beginning of the F1 Championships.
I agree, I'm happy for Charles and Ferrari
Peter, did we actually watch the same (disg)race? 2 overtakes in the whole race, no place changes in the top 10? That was not a race. The race was on Saturday and Charles won and really deserved to win. I'm very happy for him. Sunday on the other hand had nothing to do with racing, it was just a procession. A sad day for Formule 1.
Yes it was emotional, yes it was fantastic to see Charles win yes a superb win. That does not mean it wasn't a sn00ze fest. It was 75 laps of tire management simulation.
Monaco is all about Saturday. The qualifying session is often so much more entertaining than almost all other venues for Saturdays. It does make Sunday tedious if it doesn't rain, but it's still great to see F1 cars there, and there are 23 other races if this weekend isn't for you.
Not just Saturday, Friday was fantastic ! the bad race talk is true, but its the one race we get a fully qualy centric weekend. but they could also make 2 stop mandatory to keep interest during the race itself.
4 seconds off the pace, You can't really classify this as a race.
@ab8jeh This is such a lame argument for keeping Monaco. I'd even argue China was a more enjoyable qualifying than Monaco this year. We pretty much knew the order it was going to be before Q1. The race itself was absolutely pointless and brought nothing to the table. You had drivers going five seconds off the pace because they knew they could get away with it since it's impossible to overtake without having a massive tire offset, and even then it's not a simple pass
It was boring in terms of action, but I found it very enjoyable, it's so beautiful to see the cars running at such ridiculous speeds around Monaco, the level of skill it takes from all the 19 drivers and Stroll, it's akin to watching art
Peter, your ability to polish a turd is unmatched.....
Hahaha well put
First time he has been kind of off putting though…it’s such ridiculous bs that it comes off like propaganda….objectively no one with a brain can say that was enjoyable…a much faster car regardless of how many laps they have being faster had zero possibility of passing the car in front of
I think if he'd had to watch it on television like us he would see it the same way we do. F1 cars are always exciting to see in real life even if nothing happens. Those of us not fortunate enough to be there had a lot of trouble staying awake. Nice podium though 😄
Thank you for noticing this polish job, one of many, i.e. , anything Redbull or Adrian Newey/Max
@@AirflowToTheTurbo > ...had a lot of trouble staying awake
I failed miserably.
I'm afraid Monaco has long outlived its expiry date. Unless you are actually there in person enjoying all the glitz and glamour, it simply doesn't make sense anymore. The track is way too narrow, and always has been. It's a ridiculous track to stage an F1 race. The race was very much a processional snore festival to watch, even though it was wonderful to see Leclerc take the win. Moreover, IMHO, F1 was much more interesting when it had two major tire manufacturers competing against one another.
Cope harder
Watch F2 and Indy instead?
Removing any emotional attachment to Monaco that a lot of people clearly have, this is just simply a boring race as Max said. No racing at all. It’s a procession.
You must have taken part in some interesting processions
Guessing you’re not a real fan; just a couch potato.
But, wheather or SC issues aside, Monaco is always like that, especially with these big and heavy cars
Do we even need Monaco anymore? The 1% have Singapore, Miami, Vegas and the Arab races.
The normal fan can't afford to go to those places.
Bring back Hockenheim, Sepang or Turkey.
Nico was Behind, not alongside. His rear wheel was tagged as he passed the stricken Red Bull. He had zero to do with the accident.
He was overtaking Checo and did not leave any room for Checo to safely move left to make room for Kmag. Kmag forced a bad position, kissed the wall spinning his front to the left and into Checo's right rear. 100% Kmag's fault.
@@garymartin9777 He was overtaking Checo when they had already collided. Look at it again, check the replays during the Red Flag, if you can, on F1TV.
@@transient_ Nico only overtook due to the crash. At race speed he was not gaining. If you look at the racing line and how drivers approach the next corner, Checo was actually a bit farther left than ideal, meaning K-Mag was given space. He tagged the wall and spun into Checo. There was never going to be room for him as the line sweeps to the right before the left turn. Just really dumb.
@@f.kieranfinney457 I agree, Nico wasn't at fault at all. Checo had enough room to avoid Kmag if he wanted. If I remember correctly; Kmag had his front wheel slightly past the rear wheels of Checo. Checo steered a bit to the right, they collided and Kmag had nowhere to go except towards the wall. I'm not saying Checo was at fault, you can also say Kmag should have braked. It was a racing incident, in my opinion.
@@transient_ Nico’s front wheel was alongside Checo’s wing. How would he move left to give space without crashing Nico? The track narrows. There’s not space for two let alone three. It’s not the driver ahead who should yield, that’s not the rule. This is a Haas crash entirely.
My favorite part of this video is the birds in the background
The whirly ones or singing ones? 😂
This was by far the worst race of the season; such are the races Monaco tends to give us. I like that Charles won, but that was the only thing I liked about this monstrosity.
We might have had a different race without the early red flag; not necessarily exciting but with more intrigue and jeopardy, especially if the usual crash bandicoots bring out a SC.
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Don't watch so.
What’s monstrous is the size of car
Ya 🤮🤢that was not formula one
I am a Red Bull fan, but mainly an F1 fan. I was hoping that Leclerc would finally get to the top at Monaco. Congratulations to him,Sainz, and Ferrari! Thank you for the positive outlook on the race.
Thank you for supporting Charles today. It was a meaningful win in more ways than 1 ❤
thanks ! I cannot stand RB and even less MV. But such is life, and it's ok.
I totally agree with you. I thought it was great and i'm very happy for Charles and Ferrari.
absolutely delighted about Charles winning this one, and Carlos at P3. F1 has become very much of a passion again since mid 2021 and I'm not exclusively a RB fan (for both drivers!) but other teams I also support gladly. I feel It's good that there's more competitiveness all of a sudden and absolutely very pleased that also McLaren is in the mix now. Seeing Oscar also on the podium, can only say I was chuffed about that too! My heart skippedbeats then went racing when that crash occured bringing the red flag. Horror ! but happy to know everyone were sound and in 1 piece...
KMag once again makes a huge impact on a 2024 race. The man has put a sizzle in the season, should get a legitmate award for it!
I loved this race. I always enjoy Monaco because I've driven around the track a few years ago and realise how talented the drivers are and really appreciate their driving skills around such a tight track. I'm a big Carlos fan but thoroughly enjoyed Charles' win which was well deserved. Always keep this race no matter what the naysayers spout. Nice report Peter. Keep up the good work.
It wasnt spectacular but we didnt expect much either with these huge cars on these narrow streets in a tyre management competition.
Agree it was a brilliant win for Charles. But have to disagree about Monaco being great for the spectators - it really isn't. Every year it's a major bore and this year was no different.
I literally fell a sleep middle race. I like the prestige around Monaco, but they should spice it up, as at least two mandatory pit stops, different track layout, as having smaller cars. They could also make a special GP, where it counts the cumulative average lap time.
Hamilton said exactly this long ago already
Wow, I must say that making something out of absolutely nothing is a talent. Appreciate the insights of each and every GP by Peter but this was an absolute disaster of a race. I’m sure people at the track enjoyed it, but the terms ‘spectacular’ cannot be applied here. Very happy for Charles. I know I’m stretching it a bit but I’m starting to believe that journalists are in love with the weekend at Monaco because the parties and the glamour of it. Yesterday was an absolute snorefest.
You are 100% correct. It’s not a race for TV audiences, we have 20 or so other races in the season to enjoy.
Monaco was and is an event for the drivers, teams and those attending the race weekend. I’ve been to many F1 races around the world and was lucky enough to attend Monaco in 2011. Without doubt it was head and shoulders the best F1 weekend I’ve ever experienced.
This was a procession , never a race. The cars are bloated overweight. No chance this was a race.
If Senna can make a mistake and crash at Monaco: anybody can. It's always on the edge at that track.
Great win for Charles and Ferrari.
true fan detected
He then won 5 on the trot.
@@asterixdogmatix1073 exactly. A universally recognized genius driver made a tiny mistake and he was out.
In Senna's days the cars ware a heck of a lot smaller and lighter though. Now everyone just is forced to drive the pace of the dude in front who can then set the pace to be so comfy that mistakes are a lot less likely. There are every much not driving on the limit of tire/car performance.
@@Wouter-van-der-Molen not the fault of the track. Now a track being "outdated" because it's dangerous but because the cars are too big is just silly
I know nothing much happened but I was so tense hoping for nothing to happen so Charles could finally win. Sorry to the people who thought it was boring but it was so worth it to see Charles win it finally.
Maybe not an exciting race, but it might turn out to be an important one.
To who? Not the fans, Not the sponsors, Not the drivers, this race at Monaco was about as pointless as could be ... just do qualifying and call it a day, no need to race.
For me it's important for Charles. Breaking his Monaco "curse" has many of us hoping it takes his driving and confidence to the next level. 👍
yes, another nail in the coffin
@@robainscoughpoints were still awarded and moves were made in both championships. Exiting it was not, but you could definitely argue it was important.
I've heard it said that for a proffesional driver the point is to win the race while driving at the slowest possible speed , that was certainly on show today.
That’s Prost that said that. It’s his personal philosophy. Others completely disagree and would want to win by as much as possible. It happened here because of tire preservation, not driver preference. In fact Charles wanted to go faster, it made him uncomfortable going so slow.
Peter Windsor great post race debriefings. It was a good race, Charles deserved this victory
That race sucked
About the tyres lasting a whole race, in Australia 2022 Albon made a pitstop on the last lap to comply. Made the Hards effectively last the whole race
I dislike the compulsory pit stop
@@fintonmainz7845🥱
I am pretty sure Albon did it not to long ago too, so not sure what Peter is on about....
Sorry man
You've elaborated a lot, with a lot of adjectives, but whatever you say, this was a BORING thing. I wouldn't dare to call it a race.
Go watch Indi then
@@radeoradeo5743
You're completely ignorant. One has nothing to do with the other. Completely different categories. Both should deliver thriller racing. Monaco just doesn't. And should be banned decades ago from F1
I watched the entire race with a big smile on my face and a small tear during Charles's onboard
Great emotional race
Now that Charles has won his home race, we can retire Monaco
Ridiculous
and las vegas
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@@thegaslightneverends 😂 Las Vegas was one of the most exciting race last and that was with a dominant RBR.
@@elliotreynolds7505 yes monaco is ridiculous
Nice to see such thoughtful & heartfelt comments on a race that will go down in annals of Monaco & GP history.
YES Peter, the review I wait for..Thanks for doing it today👊🏽
Part of winning a race is that you drove flat out cutting every corner to the mm. This race was 4 seconds a lap slower and missing the corners by a meter. Any F3 driver could win from the front the way the race was run. Even the drivers found it totally boring apart from Leclerc.
I had tears welling in my eyes watching Charles interview at the end. Peter you nailed it by saying we should take a moment to appreciate the achievement. When a sport or athlete can summon that kind of raw emotion it’s truly special. Keep up the good work as always, cheers
Charles!!!!
Thank you Peter! Not every race has to have a 100 overtakes to be special. And thrilling.
Charles fully deserve the win he is a championship craft
Great to see Chuck win, the emotion and story made watching it all worth it. F1 is human again. 😊
Better not let Charles catch you calling him Chuck 😆
Thought this was cockney slang for Lando for a minute there 😂
Peter, we love your analysis and we are veryyy happy for Charles capturing his first win at home. Yess!!. However, please don't let your determined protection of Monaco colour your objectivity.
The vast majority of fans were not in Monaco and we could appreciate that the Monaco GP was a procession or a parade and not a race. It was terrible.
We love Monaco too, but it's either we fiddle with the track or fiddle with the cars. This year's Monaco was a howler.
Charles finally winning his home GP with Ferrari was absolutely beautiful and brilliant to see. I was so happy. He deserved it more than anyone else. As for the racing part of the race, well it wasn't exactly thrilling but it also wasn't as bad as some negative people are making it out to be. But I was mostly just concentrated on nervously counting down the laps and hoping that nothing bad happens to Charles' car. It was such a wonderful moment when he crossed the finish line.
Thank you Peter! Your comments are just the pinnacle of our F1 weekend.
I cant remember the last time we had an exciting Monaco. Its time to scrap it and bring back an actual race track
2023, 2022. Anytime it rains basically.
Thanks for being positive on seeing a good race with the good things to take from it and not get in the boring wagon.
jesus im so tire of hearing every youtuber or fan complaining about it. Go watch a fuc....ing indycar race or an formula e or an f3 and stop complaining about f1 like this type of races has been any diferent before.
I love f1 i like monaco and i know what monaco is or imola or monmelot. Is about mental stregth not making mistakes and taking opportunities when they come.
I found it boring, but thanks for your insights 🏎️
Prince Albert choking up choked me up 😂 it was very cool
I think we need to stop referring to Monaco as a race. It’s a follow me track day.
Thank you for focusing on the positives especially considering how special this win was for Charles. For what looked like a boring season of Max/RBR dominance has turned into a pleasant surprise with Lando getting his first win and now this for Charles. I hope there are more races with drivers winning this season where it has a good story.
The ability of the commentary team to talk over possibly the dullest race.... no sporting event ever.. never ceases to amaze me. Well done for sticking with it.
I think they should pay the fans to watch races like this. Watching the racing, the driving... just unbelievable.
Very emotional and meaningful Grand Prix win .. this was for bringing back what we love as fans.. COMPETITION!! ❤ Charles for the win but for not giving up on his dream ❤ Carlos for helping Charles and the team despite not having a seat next year. ❤
Where did you see competition? Everyone pulled back to let him drive. Even his engineers said “we are not interested” to let him drive faster when he asked.
You are a class act Mr Windsor ,and always have unique genuine takes that capture the pulse, tone, and heart of many F1 fans - old and new IMHO. Bravo.
All good and well, but when drivers with seconds a lap pace advantage can not overtake, it is basically not a race. I would suggest to keep Monaco, but just make it a quali match with decreasing amounts of drop outs. Like: Saturday Q1 sees five out, Q2 sees four out, Q3 sees three out and then on Sunday the remaining eight drop out one by one. And off course do increasingly softer compounds when dry conditions.
As always the love for f1 flows out on this channel. I get to watch one race a year because we have 3 infants and I picked this one. I was on my edge the whole time and I’m not a Charles fan but I was rooting like H for him. Such an amazing moment in f1 history.
I would like to see free red flag tire change not count as charging compound. This would force teams to make a “proper” stop in the race.
This 👆
I’d like to see them have to use all 3 compounds. I don’t see a downside and it brings in more strategy.
@@davidhaworth7152 the downside is it's incredibly wasteful and makes the tire manufacturer look incompetent in presenting them as not being able to make tires that last. Forcing 1 change is the best available compromise right now.
That's stupid. You realize how absurd it would be that you're able to repair and change substantial parts of your car including the suspension, wings or brakes during a red flag yet you're not able to change something as simple as a tire in order to try and create fake excitement/a fake scenario? That's never going to be done and for perfectly good reason.
@@deyeatdapoopoo7582 you would still be allowed to change your set or compound during the red flag. The only change this would have is that changing compounds during the red flag WOULD NOT count as one of the two required compounds ran. It also wouldn’t really be meaningfully more wasteful because if you can make on one change during red flag then you can stop with 10 laps left and put on some scrubbed softs from FP since you only need a few laps. Also, this doesn’t happen every race.
You could also just change the rules so that you can change to another set of the same compound unless wets are needed during a red flag. This would remove some of the strategy from the team’s control which is why I don’t like as much.
I totally agree with you Mr Windsor, it was a great race and I love your feedback. 👍🏽🤟🇯🇲
I’m a newbie where F1 races are concerned. Really appreciated your objective viewpoint. And yes, I enjoyed the race as well. George deserves a lot more credit for excellent driving 👍🏻
Maybe a rule change is needed so if a red flag you can change your tire but for a same compound!
Peter Windsor making the case that two teams and drivers debating about how slow they should drive was “spectacular” strategy and very exciting. “Charles didn’t know how slow he should drive!”
Love to get Peter's perspective on a grand Prix. It really rounds it off beautifully.
I enjoyed it towards the end when Carlos was pressuring Oscar to try and get him to make a mistake. But Oscar just soaked up the pressure.
But I had a tear in my eye when Charles won. It meant so much to him, and he seems like such a likeable genuine person. And it was so overdue.
Plus Ferrari and McLaren have closed up the constructors championship and that's important for the sport. I think Max will win the wdc but Ferrari are in with a chance in the constructors. And that will mean the world to them. And would probably make me cry if they win it
I enjoy your take. I also like actual racing. Not cars driving around. This race needs serious changes. Asinine.
I haven't enjoyed a race so much, with so much excitement since monza 2019!! Amazing from Charles!! He deserves it so much❤
Every circuit is different. As well, things change during a race. Monaco has evolved as it has for a manifold of reasons. Great race, for people who understand nuance and the differences.
I’m glad I wasn’t alone. 😂 Cerebral racing. 😊❤
@@TheFinalMeowntdown And the pressure. Having raced. The pressure of not making a mistake rises exponentially as the laps continue. Also, Charles did in fact qualify first. If that was easy to do. Everyone would do it. And for me, Charles should have already won this race. Charles is a good man. Thanks for your comment.
Sort of
Thank you! So agree!
@@stephencurry8552 Thank you. ☺️As an Oscar and Carlos fanboy, I’m delighted my boys were there when such a lovely and talented guy did something nobody else will ever be able to emulate or take from him. Being the first driver from your country to win your home race is already huge, but nobody else will be that jewel in the crown. Monaco must be the country with the greatest number of home race winners per 100,000 citizens by far. 😂 Even if by some cruel turn of fate he never wins another race, history will never forget him. 🥳🇲🇨🤴 Congrats to Lord Perceval of Monaco and his team, family and fans. 🥹
Wonderful piece Mr. WIndsor. Your analysis is the reason why I used to buy certain magazines. Now I get to see your views on TH-cam. Congratulations Charles!
I was a casual viewer until I stumbled on F1 racing magazine in mid 90s. PW’s articles was always an highlight. The piece he did on Ronnie Petersen’s accident at Monza left an impression.
@@Enzoblueblood Yes, you get my point. Windsor provides us with a view of things which may have occurred before we were watching the series. And does it with elan.
To call this a race is a misnomer. It was a procession. The accident removed the only potential drama in an event that is generally a bore.
Well Peter, how about a chapeau to Oscar, he ran the whole race with a badly damaged floor courtesy of Carlos! Still managed to push Charles until traffic gave a gap and then his tyres went off due to lack of downforce from damaged floor!
Peter , I whole heartedly agree with you about bringing out the human factor to F-1 ! These drivers are human beings not robots - so keep it up - I’m with you 👍
Totally agree with Peter's assessment. In addition, Charles Leclerc's character and manner remind me a lot of Jim Clark, having read about and then also watched televised F1 racing for 60 yrs.
Proud of our boys and it was amazing to celebrate Charles' victory, he deserves it so much!👏🥹 Keep the party going 😎 Both Ferraris on podium again at the Canadian GP in Montreal. Forza C² ❤❤💪🏽💪🏽 💚🤍❤ Forza Ferrari! 💚🤍❤
It was a great race for Ferrari and great result for the championship battle, if every track had the same characteristics then the same car/team would win every race.
We see tyre management in every race, a mandatory 2 stop race in Monaco would provide a better race spectacle.
Last year when we had the mandatory 3 stop in Qatar the racing was pure motorsport!
I agree with you - nostalgic and emotional. Amazing win and drive by Charles ❤
Great to see you do the recap out of the studio/hotel room and in "the wild." We didn't even mind the helicopters. Ad of course, your observations and summation was brilliant as ever, Peter.
Thnx Pete
This was the only time in 14 years of watching F1 that I have fast forwarded a race. It was clear from lap 4 that there wasn’t going to be any attempts at passing. Then without the pit stops there was no reason to watch.
Always appreciate hearing the upside of F1 racing from you, thx. There does come a time when the politics and the personalities overshadows the ability to see actual racing.and the joy it meant to Charles and to Monaco.
It’s a boring race. You’re just putting a positive spin on it
I thought it was a terrific race despite the complainers. Instead of being processional, as it has been in the past, there was actual passing. Not a huge amount but more than usual on the streets of Monte Carlo. Was it Bottas at the station/Lowes hairpin? Also, Lance Stroll, who I am not a fan of, had one or two passes towards the end of the race. He did a pretty good job.
Peter, I don’t think it was Checo, even Button said it, he would of backed off if he was in Magunsen’s position. 7:38 Nobody is talking about Magnusen’s right rear wheel touching the wall and pushing his front left toward Checo. Checo was ahead and he had the right to got to the right and get his line right up the hill. It is a total error on Magnusen in my point of view. Either way it’s a weekend to forget for RB, specially checo..
I've been saying exactly this. Amen, brother !
You can argue that it's a procession, but each track has it's character and challenge. I watch and enjoy
the weekend as a whole, and Monaco has the best Quali and FP sessions. Congrats to Charles, the result we all wanted.
The new cameras and helicopter shots over the last few years have been spectacular. I’m not sure what people expect from a race in Monaco you get to see the gorgeous cars in the streets. Last year was a top tier Monaco race so why would you get rid of it when we have so many soulless desert tracks
Man what did i like the emtion at the King and him, HIM, joinging the Champange battle, long live the king!
Charles' win is nice, but race was crappie.
Been waiting for this one, great work as always Peter!
I watched from home and thought it was a fascinating race. Watching Charles dance with jeopardy, managing his tyres whilst managing the gaps and cars behind him was magnificent. Seeing the back markers and midfield fly on fresh tyres through in the jeopardy of the top guys taking a fresh pair of boots and flying at the end, and the endless question of whether track position or fresh tyres were more important. Great race
#LEC16 lived in a hugely affluent country I don't shed any tears for him
Very happy to see charles win. If i never saw a Monaco race again, i would enjoy that ad well.
Well deserved for Charles and many other drivers. I’m pleased to hear Peter enjoyed the race at the venue but for us tv folk it was weird! A race of how slow can you go?!
Was the race we were to appreciate a one of tyre management?
Great race, he managed his tyres fantastically! Made it to the end!
But that’s not racing is it? It’s management. Yes, current F1. Management.
Funnily enough my TH-cam feed offered up the Monaco race of 2004 and what a race that was!!! Unbelievable!
Watch the highlights, it was far better than this race I’m afraid.
But well done Charles 💥
As expected, Pete didn't blame Mag for taking out Sergio. Rest assured, if Sergio would have been behind Mag, Pete would be screaming bloody murder! For your information, Sergio was a full car length in front of Mag, not "a little bit ahead" 03:35
I'm so happy for Charles and Ferrari, I enjoyed the race they can't all be the best, It was unique and different and of course there's only one winner like all the others, i dont understand all the complaints. I thought it was great. I'm truly happy for Charles.
This guy has made a living from Formula 1, still is part of the comunity and was privileged to be at Monaco. Has many peers there too. Of course he doesn't talk negative about it!
Whilst it was basically a F2 pace drive around, seeing Charles Leclerc win the monaco grand prix for the first time has to make this race memerable.
dreadfull borefest,they should just have qualy on saterday and no race or just dump the GP alltogether.
Or race the track in reverse?
@@Enzoblueblood Even if he was the only person to be passed today, do you really want the entire grid to pass Sergeant? And then catch up to the people who'd passed him earlier?
78 laps on Monaco is ~270km, full GP distance is 305.
Moving forward, for Monaco, they should only allow the two softest compounds that Pirelli makes and force a minimum of two stops. Do it!
The best bit was watching Prince Alberts un Royal like celebrations, in all honesty it was more interesting watching the track dry in Indianapolis!
I think you’re right Peter. Many won’t agree though. Martin Brundle said on commentary that it was a chess match and I couldn’t agree more - it was the strategy game of the teams, likely the McLarens trying to find a way to unsettle the Ferraris by managing gaps and the pace to create the opportunity to pit. Would have been interesting to see what would have happened if Piastri had been able to pit for softs before the end. That never materialised but an unusual grand prix that definitely wasn’t just a parade for Charles as some have suggested. If he’d have bombed it off into the distance at full race pace he’d have lost. As usual though track position is key at Monaco. Would love to see this be made into a compulsory two stop race and see what happens then.
Leclerc won …he earned it….he got 1st place on the grid. Bravo ! I was as touched with his win as his Imola win after Hubert’s death …
Peter might not take that path but literally everyone that watched the race will. That was horrible. I’ve never left a race half way through and went back to sleep. This was a perfect example of how the FIA had ruined F1. Huge cars, no refueling, no tire wars. And even if the racing was horrible at least before the cars sounded good, now they sound like vacuum cleaners and you don’t even need ear plugs.
I am hopeful 1) safe refuelling AND 2) smaller cars will make a return, THEN Monaco has a place on the race calendar.
Totally agreed, not only Monaco has always been a snoozefest,this was one of the most horrific Monaco GPs ever. They need to drop this lobbying event asap, because it has nothing to do with racing. Its an exhibition race for the rich. Horrible.
Peter is just doing damage control. Happy for Charles but it's probably the worse track to win on. But regardless very happy for him, but I'm just glad that this is the only track like this on the calendar.
@@johanburger4454 Would not call it the worse track to win. The qualifying is very exciting, one of the most exciting of the year...but the race itself is horrible
haters gonna hate lol
Thanks Peter, as always for the amazing commentary.
Great to see Charles not getting robbed of a victory this time. Well driven in a race that would have been difficult to judge the correct pace to last. Thanks for your positive thoughts Peter.
Yes it was good to see Leclerc win at home however it was more of a parade than a race. I also appreciate that it's a very different experience to spectate at the track than watch it on TV.
I think if a team is allowed to slow the race pace for tactical reasons then the same rules should apply to their rivals( and they probably do). As such I was imagining that if Perez had survived the start he could have pitted then had a wheel nut "problem" and come out of the pits just in front of the leaders and backed everyone up to Max and maybe made it back into a race with lead changes.
Monoco should jist b an exhibition event for u cant really race there
Excellent report as always! Thank you.