Pierre Gasly believes that the current Formula 1 cars could make the Monaco GP even more challenging for the drivers this year. The Frenchman highlighted that the characteristics of the current generation of cars increase unpredictability in braking, precisely one of the most critical points of the traditional street circuit.
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In the Alpine driver’s assessment, the combination of low grip, intense braking zones, and unstable car behavior could turn the weekend in the Principality into a true test for the competitors. Even so, he believes the spectacle tends to be interesting for those who follow the category.
Gasly, who usually avoids more forceful criticism of the current Formula 1 cars, made a cautious analysis of what he expects to find on the streets of Monte Carlo. When commenting on the challenges of the layout, he pointed out that some characteristics of the current regulations may become even more evident on such a demanding circuit.
According to the Frenchman, the difficulties observed in low grip conditions already serve as an indication of what the drivers may face in Monaco. The lack of grip and instability during braking are factors that will require maximum attention throughout the entire weekend.
“I think it can be quite challenging and complicated with low grip,” he said. For him, the scenario recently encountered helps anticipate some of the problems that may arise in the next commitment of the season.
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The Alpine driver highlighted that the current cars have shown obvious difficulties when drivers brake at the limit: “In Monaco, with these cars, you will see how much we are suffering in braking and how easy it is to lock the wheels.”
Gasly also believes that this generation of cars presents less predictable behavior than in previous seasons: “I feel these cars are a bit more unpredictable than they used to be in terms of braking, corner entry speed, and energy usage,” he added.
Despite the expected challenges, the Frenchman expects an eventful race in the Principality: “It can be quite complicated in Monaco, but that’s what we are going to show. It will be exciting,” he concluded, showing confidence that the technical difficulties could contribute to an interesting spectacle in Formula 1.
