The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix of the Formula 1 championship marks the opening of the European part of the season. In Monte Carlo, the demand for absolute precision is once again the main factor for good performance, as the street circuit allows no mistakes. For Liam Lawson, from Racing Bulls, the moment is to turn recent learning into performance, especially on a circuit completely different from anything the season offers.
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The Racing Bulls driver highlighted the intense atmosphere that takes over the city during the event and also emphasized that the layout, with its low-speed corners and minimal margins for error, tests both the car and the drivers:
“Monaco is always one of the highlights of the year, especially because it kicks off the European season. It is an iconic track and racing through these streets is something different from anywhere else on the calendar. The track is incredibly unique, with no margin for error and many very low-speed corners that really test the car and us, the drivers. The atmosphere throughout the weekend is also amazing; there is a contagious energy in the city, and everything becomes even more special now that I live here.”
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“We arrive in Monaco after a mixed weekend for the team in Canada, with positive aspects to build on but also things we know we can improve. Monaco presents a completely different challenge, so it is important that we make the most of all the sessions and build confidence quickly. It is a track where precision is everything, so we hope to have a good weekend for the team,” said the Racing Bulls driver.
