The KICK Sauber F1 Team heads to Monte Carlo for the eighth round of the Formula 1 World Championship: the Monaco Grand Prix. The second stage of the European triple-header, it’s the most glamorous event on the calendar, where precision and focus are essential to building a strong weekend.
Monaco is in fact one of the most extreme circuits, with its narrow streets that leave no room for error. A good qualifying performance will be crucial for achieving a solid race result. Adding further complexity to the weekend, this year’s race features a mandatory two-stop strategy. Before the engines fire up, here are the thoughts of Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
“Monaco is a race like no other and definitely one of my favorites. Waking up in your own bed and riding to the track on your scooter is something I really enjoy. The race itself is very demanding and all about precision, and it will be interesting to see what kind of impact the two mandatory pit stops will have on Sunday’s race,” said Hulkenberg. “We want to carry the positive momentum from a clean and well-executed race in Imola. Of course, we still have work to do and we’ll keep pushing to improve our package to consistently fight for points.”
Gabriel Bortoleto is full of enthusiasm: “It’s fantastic to race in Monaco: the atmosphere, the history, and the challenge make this weekend truly iconic. The team has worked hard behind the scenes to prepare, and I went back to Hinwil to work on the simulator after Imola. Last weekend didn’t go exactly as I hoped, but there were still positives to build on, especially in terms of pace. I’m excited to get back on track, tackle every corner, and give it my all,” he concluded.
Jonathan Wheatley‘s words
“Monaco always captures the world’s imagination with its atmosphere and the history of this iconic circuit. This year, however, that legacy will be enriched by a touch of modernity: for the first time, the race will feature two mandatory pit stops, meaning data and decision-making will be more important than ever,” he said.
“Monaco is a challenge both on and off the track: the narrow streets and tight corners leave virtually no margin for error, making it all the more rewarding when everything comes together. After Imola, we spent the week carefully reviewing the data and the race decisions. I believe we didn’t deliver our best for both drivers when opportunities arose, and as always, we’ll aim to seize every chance to improve,” he concluded.
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