Wrong set-up direction hampered Mercedes work during the first free practices for the Monaco Grand prix. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas were eighth and tenth in FP2.
“Practice two was difficult and we struggled with the pace over one lap. We made some changes between practice one and practice two but we clearly went in the wrong direction – that’s why both of us were struggling”, Valtteri Bottas explained. “When the car isn’t quite right you lose a lot of time in Monaco. We tried to go back with the set-up and it felt better but by that point we’d already put a lot of laps into the tyres. At least we’ve learned what not to do with the set-up here. It’s a shame but we have a full day tomorrow to analyse everything and come back stronger on Saturday. It will be close again at the top I’m sure.”
Wrong set-up direction hampered Mercedes’ work during the first free practices for the Monaco Grand prix
Lewis Hamilton also said that there was huge difference in his car behavior and performance during the two practices.
“Practice one was actually really good and we were quickest, but then in second practice we just struggled to extract the grip from the tyres and we were sliding around a lot. I’m not sure why the tyres weren’t working but the difference between the two sessions was night and day. We’ve got some work to do ahead of Saturday that’s for sure but I’m confident the team can work it out. Monaco is always amazing to drive, but this is definitely the best car I’ve driven around here. Ferrari are very quick again and Red Bull are also looking good this weekend. We’re looking forward to a real fight on Saturday”, the Englishman said.
We couldn’t clock off without sharing this though!! ???
Zombie pit crew! ?
Weekends with this lot are the best! ?#MonacoGP ?? @F1 pic.twitter.com/lvsNkbT3fS
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) May 26, 2017
