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We’re in Monaco for the eighth spherical of the 2024 System One World Championship. Get the most recent ideas from Lance and Fernando following the Monaco Grand Prix.

Concluding the seventieth version of the Monaco Grand Prix, Fernando completed simply outdoors of the factors in P11 whereas Lance concluded the race in P14. 

Sunday round-up and response

• Lance started the Monaco Grand Prix in P13 whereas Fernando began P14 after penalties from different drivers promoted them to increased beginning positions.

• Lance made up a spot on the opening lap earlier than a crimson flag put an early pause to the race. Each drivers modified their tyres underneath the crimson flag, opting to restart on Mediums.

• Later within the race, Fernando was behind Lance and labored on constructing a spot, permitting Lance to pit on the finish of Lap 42 with out dropping any positions.

• After a puncture on Lap 49, Lance made it to the pits for a set of Softs. He then made a sequence of overtakes in the direction of the top of the race to complete P14.

• Fernando managed his Medium tyres properly and accomplished the race with out pitting.



#18 | Lance Stroll | Race

“I feel we all the time anticipated the race to be about managing the tyres in order that was no shock, particularly after the restart. You want a giant delta to overhaul right here so we did what we may with the technique. I had a spot over Pierre [Gasly] so we pitted for Arduous tyres to attempt to race him within the second half of the grand prix.

“Ultimately it did not work out so we missed out on scoring a degree. This weekend was not the best and reveals we have to discover some extra tempo.”

#14 | Fernando Alonso | Race

“We have been just a little bit unfortunate at the start of the race. We selected the Arduous tyre to start out the race aiming to go very lengthy within the first stint. With the crimson flag everybody modified tyres, we did the identical however needed to match the Medium and go to the top which was tortuous. It was very tough to maintain the tyres alive.

“At one level we thought we’d attempt a unique technique with Lance – a pit cease to assault Gasly, we have been out of the factors with nothing to lose. It did not work however usually it was a disappointing weekend. We have to get higher for Canada.”

Mike Krack | Staff Principal

“After the crimson flag on the opening lap there have been restricted technique choices accessible as we speak. Beginning on the Arduous tyres, we switched each vehicles to the Medium tyres within the hope we may go to the top of the race. Lance had a spot over Gasly so we took the chance to suit some Arduous tyres to compete for the ultimate level. Sadly it wasn’t meant to be. Fernando managed his tyres properly, however we completed simply outdoors the highest ten.

“It’s been one other powerful day, compromised by qualifying outdoors of the factors scoring positions on Saturday. Now could be the time to regroup as a group, concentrate on enhancements and are available again stronger in Canada.”

Subsequent up

We make our method to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, which takes place 7-9 June.

Saturday

• Each drivers will begin the Grand Prix outdoors of the highest 10. Lance certified P14 whereas Fernando will line up tomorrow from P16.

• Fernando was solely 0.132 seconds away from getting by means of to Q2 throughout as we speak’s Qualifying session.

• Earlier within the day, the drivers accomplished their ultimate Free Follow earlier than Qualifying, with each operating 25 laps to collect extra priceless information and maximise potential.

#18 | Lance Stroll | Qualifying

“I feel extra was attainable as we speak. I put in some sturdy lap instances to progress by means of to Q1, however then hit some site visitors throughout my ultimate flying lap in Q2. That price us a few tenths. It is particularly powerful to move right here, so I count on we’ll have a tough day tomorrow, however we’ll nonetheless be trying to battle for factors.”

#14 | Fernando Alonso | Qualifying

“It was a case of unsuitable place and unsuitable second as we speak for me. That is Monaco and you might want to discover some luck right here too! I misplaced fairly a little bit of lap time with the site visitors in Q1 and there’s no one accountable as we won’t count on the site visitors to fade. Heading into Qualifying, we have been considering Q3 regarded attainable. It will likely be a tricky day tomorrow, however we’ll take any alternatives that come our means.”

Mike Krack | Staff Principal

“It has been a extremely powerful day in Monaco and disappointing for our followers, the drivers and the entire group. There are not any excuses, we merely didn’t have a race automotive able to reaching the highest ten as we speak. The margins are very small, and we have been on the unsuitable aspect of them.

“We now face an uphill battle to attain factors from P14 and P16, however we’ll do what we are able to to capitalise on any alternatives which may materialise within the lengthy race tomorrow. Going ahead we have to carry extra efficiency to the AMR24.”

Subsequent up

The Monaco Grand Prix takes place on Sunday at 14:00 BST.

Friday

• Lance and Fernando spent Friday’s Follow periods gathering vital information and gaining an extra understanding of the brand new updates.

• Each drivers completed inside the highest 10 in each Follow periods. 

• Fernando completed third in FP2 with a time that was solely 0.388 seconds off final yr’s pole.

#18 | Lance Stroll | Free Follow

“We obtained some good laps in throughout as we speak’s Follow periods so we’ll spend this night wanting by means of the info and maximising our learnings.

“I am wanting ahead to tomorrow’s Qualifying. Driving round Monaco is all the time a number of enjoyable; it is all about pushing to the bounds. It is all the time an thrilling session, so we’ll see what we are able to do.”

#14 | Fernando Alonso | Free Follow

“It was good to get some monitor time as we speak forward of Qualifying tomorrow. We have to analyse all of our information in a single day and let’s examine what we are able to do in Qualifying.”

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