The ROKiT Williams Team moves to the famous Monaco circuit for the next round of the F1 season. With this Monaco track providing its own unique characteristics the Williams Team is hopeful of having a more positive race. The team is still working hard to improve the performance of their car, coming off a positive test at Barcelona, but the Monaco circuit poses it own challenges. Both team drivers Robert Kubica and George Russell are looking forward to this race with George hopeful of having a better weekend than he did have when he raced F2 at this circuit in 2018.
This weekend we head to the coast of the
Mediterranean and the crown jewel in the F1 calendar, the Monaco Grand
Prix, a race that needs no introduction. The streets of Monte Carlo
leave little margin for error, the tight and twisty circuit being highly
unforgiving and demanding the very best from both car and driver.
Robert and George are both familiar with the track, with the Pole
climbing on to the unique podium twice as he finished second in 2008 and
third in 2010. The young Brit meanwhile got his first taste of the
principality in FIA F2 last year but will be looking for a smoother
weekend this time around, having retired from both races in 2018.
Finally, the team had a successful two-day test at the Circuit de
Barcelona- Catalunya and is aiming to continue this progress at the
weekend.
Dave Robson, Senior Race Engineer:
Monaco is always one of the highlights of the Formula One calendar.
Although a challenging event for the drivers and engineers alike, the
surroundings and atmosphere make it a uniquely enjoyable race. Following
the race and test in Barcelona, we believe that we have improved the
performance of the FW42 and increased our understanding of the car and
the tyres. Whether this will show or not in Monaco is unclear due to the
unique nature of the Monte Carlo circuit and unpredictable local
climate. However, we look forward to the challenge of Monaco knowing
that we will need to make some changes to the car to suit this circuit
and knowing how important it is to develop the drivers’ confidence over
the course of the weekend. We also know that Monaco can spring a few
surprises and we will be ready to use our excellent reliability and pit
stop performance to exploit any opportunities that arise.
Robert Kubica:
Monaco is a challenging circuit. I remember the streets to be narrow,
and now the cars are wider and much bigger, it will be tough. It is a
special race, one very different to the others on the Formula One
calendar. Already this year, we have had a street circuit race in Baku
with close walls and barriers, but Monaco has different characteristics
and I look forward to driving there.
George Russell:
Monaco is a very iconic circuit and place on the Formula One calendar.
It will be a privilege to drive around the streets once again. Last year
in Formula 2 was my worst weekend of the year, so I hope to make a
better job of it this year.
Race Data Friday:
Practice 1: 11:00 - 12:30
Practice 2: 15:00 - 16:30 Saturday:
Practice 3: 12:00 - 13:00
Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00 Sunday: Race: 15:10
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