Wurz 'master plan: This is how the Monaco GP becomes an overtaking spectacle!
Wurz 'master plan: This is how the Monaco GP becomes an overtaking spectacle!
Monaco, Monaco, Frankreich - The Monaco's Grand Prix, which took place last weekend, received violent criticism due to the route that overtaking made almost impossible. Lando Norris secured victory, but the discussions about the lack of overtaking quickly took over. In this context, the former Formula 1 driver and expert Alexander Wurz expressed suggestions to improve the route layout to make future races more exciting. According to laola1.at , Wurz presented three essential adaptations on the platform "X".
Alexander Wurz, who also has experience in the extension of the route, especially on the route in Saudi Arabia, is convinced that changes in the critical areas of the route could increase the possibility of overtaking maneuvers. In the current situation, there was only an overtaking maneuver in the entire race over 78 rounds, despite the prescribed two pit stops. Many fans therefore express the desire to delete the Monaco Grand Prix from the racing calendar, so
- Adaptation of the Rascasse curve:
-the apex of the La Rascasse curve is to be laid by two to three meters to create a wider outlet zone and enable aggressive overtaking maneuvers. This measure could be implemented relatively easily, but there could be a bottleneck for pedestrians on the Kaisrand. - Changes to the Fairmont Hair needle:
-Here a wider entrance is suggested to facilitate overtaking maneuvers. The outcome of the harassment should also be widened. In order to cope with the closer cornering, adjustments to the cars of the Formula 1 teams would be required, with the possibility of widening the entrance through permanently installed Formula 1 cerb. - laying of the Nouvelle chicane:
-this harassment is to be moved 80 meters towards Tabac. Wurz is convinced that a wider curve and a more straight line to the brake zone would significantly improve the overtaking options.
Despite the changes in the rules that were implemented in 2025 and provided for each driver to use three tire rates to bring additional tension into the race, overtaking remained difficult. This was perceived as too artificially by many drivers and experts. Max Verstappen criticized the overtaking options and compared the race to "Mario-Kart". However, the change of rule prevented a repetition of the catastrophe from the previous year, such as reported.
The clear starting situation remains that there were no significant changes in position at the top of the field and the first ten drivers finished in the starting order. While the discussions about the necessary changes to the route are ongoing, Monaco will remain in the racing calendar, since the qualifying and history of the race still offer a high commercial value.
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