Théo Pourchaire: “I will not reveal my secret”
After a record pole position in 2021, Théo Pourchaire did not go far from doubling the lead this year. Very comfortable in the streets of the Principality, the ART Grand Prix driver finally lost to Liam Lawson (Carlin), (the pole finally went to Felipe Drugovich after Lawson and Ayumu Iwasa penaltiesplaced in the same group of qualifications, for not having slowed down enough when the first city had its accident) being satisfied with the 2e place on the Main Race grid this Sunday.
Difficult end to “Group A” qualifying in Monaco
Liam Lawson set the fastest time of the day, but his time was waived after he received a post-race penalty for not slowing down after Drugovich’s crash brought out a single-wave yellow.#MonacoGP #F2 pic.twitter.com/wdk1ehzM5e
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” I won’t reveal my secretjoked Théo Pourchaire when asked about his ability to perform in Monaco. I love driving here and I feel really confident. I manage to go fast and I feel comfortable in it. We focus on the Main Race. We need good points to catch the championship leader (Felipe Drugovitch). »
If he does not make the Sprint Race his priority for the weekend, Théo Pourchaire nevertheless intends to try his luck. Leaving 9e and out of the points, the Grassois will be hoping for overtaking opportunities to try to call back to the championship, a week after losing the lead to two-time Barcelona winner Felipe Drugovich last weekend.
” The Sprint Race used in a long qualifying sessionhe foresees. It will be a series of fast laps and lent laps. Unfortunately, it will be a bit boring at times. It’s Monaco, that’s how it is. I tried to overtake if the opportunity presented itself to me. There’s only 10 points at stake, I’ve got nothing to lose, there’s no more Reverse Grid Sprint Race (the 2021 3-course format has been discontinued). There may be more opportunities than last year but the Main Race remains my main focus. »
To achieve this, Théo Pourchaire will have to concentrate on driving within the walls of the streets of the Principality. Unique in the world, the Monaco circuit requires a lot of drivers who sometimes end up exhausted. ” I think it will be very hard physicallyhe assures. There are no straight lines and when you get to full throttle you have to turn. With the heat emitted by following the rider in front, you have to stay focused. It’s very long, it’s very difficult but that’s Monaco. That’s why you savor it when you win. I expect a tough weekend either mentally or physically. »
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