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It is always a strange feeling moving in Grand Prix Monaco. It is impossible for it to be excited about what is an incredible spectacle, but it is impossible to excite about the racing race.

Formula 1 hoped to improve that racing this year by introducing a new rule that demanded that every driver did at least two pits, but did he have the desired effect? And what does the title race like this season like? Let’s dive.

There is life in Lando

As Lando Norris, Oscar Plasters and Charles Leclerc He set him on fire for the polesday position on Saturday, Saturday, really felt like Norris was the one who was supposed to win. Of course, it was a race weekend that meant more than any other to home Hero Leclerc, but Norris required To send a message after starting the race where the best best for Piatri and / or Max VerstappenAnd just did it.

He adjusted the record against the Flying Leclerac in the qualifications, but even with a pillar effectively, you will guarantee that you will defeat in mechanical or pitlan issues, the way he kept that victory he could feel more importantly. Why? Well, victory in Monaco is a mental test more than anything, and these are the exact types of tests that failed in the past.

I wrote about him who fights when he pressed several times in this column, and he was strongly under pressure in the closing phases in Monaco, Aerstappen who supports him in Leclerc and Piastr. This time, he, he did not have mistakes and did not emphasize team work as often as soon as possible. Instead, he kept his head and finished work.

It was a kind of cold sense and self-confidence that we saw from Piathi all season, and that is what was conducted by Aussie leading in the title. If Norris can add it permanently to his game, he has tempo to beat that fight.

If the brit turns out to do so and become a world champion, Monaco will look like an actual turning point.

The mandatory pit stops fails to make a difference

As Formula 1 cars received more over the years, so they also have problems with Grand Prix Monaco, and overtaking on narrow streets become all impossible. F1 hoped to be resolved this year by increasing the number of pits and thus increasing the chances that the field is shaken in Pitlane, but the new rule did not have a desired impact.

It led to teams – namely racing bulls and Williams – using one of their drivers to keep them behind them and create a gap that has enabled their teammate to be able to contact and join the nights. The leading driver then could then let another past have been not already ahead and return the favor.

Basically, we had exactly the same traffic jams we had for years in Monaco, but these traffic jams were now significantly slower. Alex Albon He went so slowly (five seconds from the leader) that George Russell They decided to make an illegal overhang and accept punishment, not staying stuck behind him.

In the past releases, at least we managed to admire the talent and driver concentration as they navigate so narrow streets at such high speeds, but now we didn’t even have to enjoy it.

So, still not exaggeration, still little change in Pitlane’s position – from the top 10, only Lewis Hamilton gained a place through something other than a car in front of pensions – and less speed all around. Yes, it’s not great.

What next for Grand Prix Monaco?

I understand that gambling on something new to try and revive things – the sport’s exhibition event really should not be and hers most boring. However, it seems clearer than ever now that it is simply impossible to have a fun race on a circle where two cars can barely fit well together with each other. So, what now?

Well, the obvious solution is that the cars are again done and next season will be about 30 kg lighters and 100 mm narrow. However, this is not enough reductions to make great differences in Monaco, and whether further reductions can be made in the years that come without compromising vehicle safety is very questionable.

Another possibility of changing the look is to try to create a longer and expand the cross section where superficials can be made, but it is impossible when space is in such a premium.

Ultimately, I doubt that wheels on wheels can return again, and personally would like to see qualifying in Monte Carlo – one of the most interesting motitals any season – made the main sports event on the weekend. Add the driver’s parade, add the appropriate ceremony of the stand, add the scoring system like the one used for sprint races.

Instead of trying to improve it, and change it to the iconic path, maybe it is best to accept Grand Prix Monaco for what is in a really stunning location that is shown glitz and glamor sports all weekends and superhuman drivers’ skills on Saturday. That’s not that bad.