Monaco is to F1 as Daytona is to NASCAR. There is the inevitable and unavoidable "tradition" component that's really just one of those "deal with it" kinda things. Fans of NASCAR often complain just as much about so called "restrictor plate" races as F1 fans complain about Monaco being a "bore-fest" (which admittedly... it is in so far as racing). Though add in the destination, heritage, etc and it is (as they say) what it is. Anyone that wants to spice up Monaco as an actual race need not add anything... instead... remove the aero... all of it. Mechanical grip only. There... "have at it" as it was once said in NASCAR regarding sporting rules and regulations. Does that constitute a special "monaco car". Not really. Same Cars though with "filler" front and rear wings, etc that produce little if any downforce. Hard tire compound only and no aero. Let the fun commence!
Why not every team develop a new car for just the Monaco race, smaller cars perhaps whereby it can be possible on straights such as the exit after turn 1 up the hill and the tunnel can fit 3 cars a breast. I'm not talking go cart size but surely there's a way for these huge car makers to make these race circuits more exciting? I don't know an idea? Thoughts?
They should do away with the Monaco GP. I understand the historical importance of it, but there is not enough space on track to actually race the current cars. This inevitably makes it the most boring race of the season.
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Monaco is to F1 as Daytona is to NASCAR. There is the inevitable and unavoidable "tradition" component that's really just one of those "deal with it" kinda things. Fans of NASCAR often complain just as much about so called "restrictor plate" races as F1 fans complain about Monaco being a "bore-fest" (which admittedly... it is in so far as racing). Though add in the destination, heritage, etc and it is (as they say) what it is. Anyone that wants to spice up Monaco as an actual race need not add anything... instead... remove the aero... all of it. Mechanical grip only. There... "have at it" as it was once said in NASCAR regarding sporting rules and regulations. Does that constitute a special "monaco car". Not really. Same Cars though with "filler" front and rear wings, etc that produce little if any downforce. Hard tire compound only and no aero. Let the fun commence!
Why not every team develop a new car for just the Monaco race, smaller cars perhaps whereby it can be possible on straights such as the exit after turn 1 up the hill and the tunnel can fit 3 cars a breast. I'm not talking go cart size but surely there's a way for these huge car makers to make these race circuits more exciting? I don't know an idea? Thoughts?
They should do away with the Monaco GP. I understand the historical importance of it, but there is not enough space on track to actually race the current cars. This inevitably makes it the most boring race of the season.
tough "who am i?" - nice