Esteban Ocon achieved a fantastic P3 finish in the eventful Monaco race. Despite briefly losing the position after switching to intermediate tires, a lockup from George Russell allowed Ocon to reclaim third place and secure Alpine's first podium of the year. Ocon expressed his joy and praised the team's performance in his post-race interview. He was also awarded the Driver of the Day by fans. Ocon highlighted the team's strategic decision to pit for intermediates at the right moment and commended the car's improvement throughout the weekend. He humorously mentioned his avoidance of wall contact in the changing conditions, stating that he had "touched the wall enough yesterday." Overall, Ocon celebrated the podium finish and expressed hope for more success in the future.
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Mercedes introduced upgrades to their Formula 1 car at the Monaco Grand Prix, featuring a new sidepod design inspired by Red Bull. However, George Russell downplayed the significance of these changes, suggesting that the true enhancements lie elsewhere in the upgrade package. Despite the upgrades, both Lewis Hamilton and Russell achieved modest qualifying positions. Russell remains optimistic for better performance in future races. Mercedes aims to catch up with Red Bull's superior aerodynamic efficiency and downforce, gathering data and making progress to compete fiercely for victories and the championship.
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Hamilton's FP3 crash at the Monaco Grand Prix gave the world a rare view of Mercedes' new floor design, offering insights into the team's intent. As his car was lifted, spectators glimpsed the W14's underfloor, an area rarely seen. The timing frustrated Mercedes, with team boss Toto Wolff calling it a Cirque du Soleil act. Monaco's unique challenges allowed photographers to capture the underfloors of Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull. Comparisons show Red Bull's intricate airflow management, while Mercedes has made strides, adopting design cues for improved flow stability. These images represent a snapshot in time as F1 cars are in constant design flux. Nonetheless, they provide valuable hints about teams' approaches under the new regulations.
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Lewis Hamilton, the successful Formula 1 driver, has amassed a fortune through his racing career. He owns luxurious properties in London, Los Angeles, Colorado and he's neighbors with Max Verstappen, David Coulthard, Daniel Ricciardo, and Valtteri Bottas in Monaco. Hamilton has a car collection worth £13m, including a purple Pagani Zonda, a rare 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra, a red Ferrari LaFerrari, and a limited edition Mercedes-AMG Project One. He is also known for wearing expensive watches, and his net worth was £300m in 2022, making him Britain's richest active sportsperson. Hamilton has donated £20m to charity and is required to pay £452,524 to register for the F1 2023 season.
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Formuladdict has created a captivating visual representation that compares the qualifying lap times of Verstappen and Alonso in Monaco. It's really fascinating to see how the two drivers' performances measure up.
