Charles Leclerc has shown great strength since arriving at the Monaco circuit. All eyes will be on the local hero, who is aiming for a good result in Monaco. Ferrari’s improved pace has given them a chance to compete with the dominant Red Bulls at the front. Following Leclerc’s impressive performance in FP1, there is potential for him to challenge for victory in the Monaco race. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko expressed that Milton Keynes was surprised by the impressive speed of the 26-year-old driver.
Despite Red Bull’s dominant campaign, Ferrari has already secured a victory. McLaren has also come close to winning a race in the past. It was predicted that the Austrian team would face challenges at the Monaco circuit, especially from Ferrari and local hero Leclerc.
The RB20 has faced issues in recent race weekends. Marko highlighted that the chassis was not suitable for the bumpy streets of Monaco. He considered Leclerc’s lap time during FP1 at the circuit concerning.
In the 2023 season, Red Bull has not faced many difficulties at the Monaco circuit. They hope that Max Verstappen will secure another victory this time. However, with the current chassis problems, the team may encounter another setback during the weekend.
Marko admitted that Red Bull was losing valuable lap time at the circuit. However, he found it reassuring that the time loss was limited to one corner. If Verstappen can defend against Leclerc, the team can expect a victory.
Marko believes that Red Bull can solve the problems in time for qualifying, allowing Verstappen to secure pole position. McLaren could also pose a threat to Red Bull in the Monaco GP. Despite the challenges, Red Bull has the potential for a recovery and a victorious performance.
