“This weekend, I feel good”, said Fernando Alonso in the run-up to the Monaco GP. And one day later, he turned those feelings into reality. The Asturian finished the first day of training in Monaco with the third fastest time with a Aston Martin in the Principality It started in a completely different way than a week ago Imola. Leclerc he was the fastest in his house then Lewis Hamilton (2nd) and the man from Oviedo, who was behind a Monegasque 0″4 away, with one faster than the others and more dangerous, even touching the walls on several occasions.
How is it possible that Alonso suffered at Imola so far from the top and a few days later was third? The circuit has the answer. Monaco is very special, so different from everyone else, so specific, that it can surprise any car. And for now, Aston Martin did this by returning the front wing before the latest evolution. Fernando pointed out that the key is to start building confidence in the car, an element he lacked a few days ago in Imola and that he seems to have recovered within the walls of Monaco. And from there, continue to grow. The question is to see where this Aston Martin limits in Monaco as the hours continue to drop this SaturdayD-day, the day when victory and the choices for all are almost decided.
Alonso said he needs to improve his driving, which he has not done well in the last two races. And on a track where hands are counted to find extra tenths, it started very well.
Leclerc, in
In Monaco, overtaking in Sunday’s race is too complicated. Almost impossible. Only on approach or if it rains, although the latter seems difficult at the moment. Therefore, the classification this Saturday will be more decisive than before compared to other tracks. And there, in the fight for the pole, among the many contenders, Leclerc seems to be the favorite in his Ferrari. Of course, it’s possible that he wants to show most of the entire grid.
The Monegasque driver has points pending on his circuit. He wanted to finish the curse that follows him to his houseon the track he saw from his school window, dreaming that one day he would step on it behind the wheel of an F1.
This Friday, instead of stepping on it, it flew. He was the one who took the most risks between the walls, going all out from the start and running in front of his team like a giant for pole position. But beware: the Monaco circuit reminded him of its danger. He lightly touched the wall at the Portier, before entering the tunnel. And he leaned against the wall at the exit of the pool, in front of MD’s eyes.
The sound he left when kissing that protection reminded him how hard it was to win here even though he seemed to be the most in tune at first. And then, with 10 minutes left, Charles he went to run away Devoted Saintwhere perhaps he could pray a little for his fortunes to change in the Principality.
He had fought for victory here so many times, but never made it. He wants to change his fortune starting this Saturday.
However, they have to fight hard for the first place in the standings. And it was that Max Verstappen, who is 4th with an average of 0″535, should always be in all pools. And even more so at Monaco, where last year he produced an epic lap to snatch pole position from Alonso in magical fashion.
It is true that Max Verstappen is not comfortable at all. But he was also not good on Friday at Imola and then, after hard work in the Milton Keynes simulator and finding the key to the adjustments, in addition to all the power delivery of his engine, he took pole position and ended up winning. Max wants to repeat history this Saturday in an even tighter F1 where his car is as unbelievably superior as ever, while his rivals tighten up. And even more so on a track like Monaco, very special.
Another doubt is in McLarenthat started with favorites. Norris is 5th at 0″675. And Mercedeswho seemed to emerge from his ashes like Aston Martin together hamilton in 2nd place.
Sainz must improve
In its part, Carlos Sainz fHe was 6th at 0″684. He had a brake failure in Free Practice 1 and in the afternoon he couldn’t set a good time either. Or maybe, he didn’t want to risk as much as he did. Charles. He will need to move from less to more and gain confidence in one lap as he has done many times to fight for pole this Saturday, a battle where there are many cars, many. The qualy looks exciting.
Source: La Verdad
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