Mercedes does not expect a feat in Monaco
However, at the dawn of the start of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, Mercedes wants to be cautious about the performance of the W13 in the streets of the principality. Asked about the team’s optimism about another strong result this weekend, Toto Wolff won’t get carried away. “I wouldn’t say that, because we were particularly late this weekend. [à Barcelone] in the slow corners of the last sector, due to overheating. »
“It may be different in Monaco,” sue Wolff, “But Monaco was not our best place in the past. Maybe because the car was the size of an elephant. But I’d be curious to see where we are this weekend. […] My expectations for Monaco are lower than on any circuit. I’m not sure I can scientifically explain why. But that will be another learning point, to at least get us back into the game.”
Even before joining the fight between Ferrari and Red Bull this weekend, Mercedes will have to be wary of Alfa Romeo since the Monaco layout seems perfectly suited to the C42.