The Max Verstappena in Imola showed the Red Bull’s Champion last weekend remains a force in Fight for one formula, but Sunday exhibition Monaco Grand Prix should see McLaren to return McLaren.

Last year’s winner of the house Charles Leclerc I can’t count, even with Ferrari’s current qualifying troubles, and neither can Mercedes won a record 15 times in Monacoy and Slow, the investigator should match his car.

The question is whether Oscar Plasters will increase his 13th round around the metal prince’s principality streets or if teammates Lando Norris May break an Australian advantage in the glamorous eighth round of the 24th race season.

Piastri passed last year because Leclerc became the first moneagues to win in Monaco in the Championship time, while Norris was the fourth and managed only one past appearance, third place in 2021. years. Years.

“It’s a circle I enjoy. Last year was a really good weekend for me, so we hope we can go for another better this year“said Piastra after VerstappenThe victory has completed its offer for the fourth consecutive triumph.

“And then obviously a race with two stops. So yes, let’s see. But I’m sure we’ll be fast. “

Monaco can spring surprises, and the fastest car does not always win on the track where the overtaking is almost impossible, and now it is added obligatory second stopping to try to shake things.

The two-day winner of Verstappen, the sixth last year, refused to talk to his prospects after the first of the triple races headquarters at a successive weekend.

“It was very difficult for us last year. I don’t expect it to be much easier this time because there is … a lot of low speed, but we’ll see“He said.

Red Bull The main Christian horner sounded more hope.

“I think we build a little swing, which is important at this stage in the championship“” He talked to reporters.

Ferrari had only one podium this season, the third Leclerc in Saudi Arabia, and the Imola pointed out the deficiency of the team.

Italian team failed to bring or up to the last 10 in their home circle on Saturday.

“We expect it to be a challenging weekend. It’s a circle that will expose the weaknesses of our car“Leclerc said, who did not start higher than the third in seven races – even better than the world champions worldwide Lewis Hamilton.

“It is very specific and you have to take a car differently than anywhere else, so I hope we will use it and bring the house best score. “

Mercedes also had a miserable time in Imoli, but George RussellThe qualifying form could give him a shot on the podium.

“We were good and consistent in qualifying this season with strong individual circles and it will help“He said.”Monaco is one of these races in which a lot depends on the saturday and I’m sure about how we can. “

His rookie teammate Some Antonelli There will be one of six drivers who pass the challenge to Monaco in the form in the form of a formula for the first time, although everyone is fully acquainted with the look from the Junior Series.