The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix is an iconic and legendary race. Since 1950 has been this incredible race and after so many years it does not disappoint. The Montecarlo circuit has managed to vary the dynamics of this world championship. It is the first race of this season in which the Mercedes finish off the podium.
The weekend did not start well for them. Hamilton led the first free practice, while his teammate Bottas was fourth. But the real problems for the Mercedes began in the second free practice, where Hamilton warned of problems to get temperature in his tires as well as a lack of grip. Problems were repeated in the third free practice while Vettel dominated both practice sessions. In the classification, luck also did not accompany the Mercedes team. Hamilton was still having the same problems as in the last two practice sessions. This put the English driver in serious trouble overcoming the second part of the qualifying session. When the driver made his return to overcome the part a yellow flag made him abort his lap and be out of the top ten. The yellow flag was caused by an accident of Vandoorne.
In this circuit where the power is not so important the two Mclaren got ranked in the top ten. Jenson Button was the driver chosen to replace the Spaniard Fernando Alonso who was fighting for the 500 miles of Indianapolis. Button was able to adapt very quickly to the car and ranked in ninth position. Although he had to change his power unit, which again put Honda into questions. Those who took advantage of the problems of Mercedes were the Ferrari. Raikkonen was on pole, first time since the 2008 French Grand Prix, Vettel was in second position and Bottas third.
It was time for the race and the drivers were very careful at the start. There were no incidents and very few overtaking. The only ones ahead in the start were Magnussen who won two positions and Hamilton won one. Raikkonen maintained his first position. The race went without overtaking until the time came for the pit stops. The strategy of this race was to a pit stop. But for the anger of Raikkonen it was a mistake to stop before his teammate, a mistake that also committed the Red Bull team with Verstappen. This decision cost Raikkonen the race, because although Vettel had a higher pace throughout the race. It was difficult for Raikkonen overcome that on track.
The Montecarlo circuit is very narrow and the walls are very close. That is why accidents were not lacking. The most surprising was Wehrlein and Button, the British pushed Pascal's car that hit the wall. The car was thrown over the wall. With luck the accident had no serious consequences for the pilot who could get out of the car.
If there is someone who has made a perfect weekend then Carlos Sainz, he has not made any mistakes throughout the weekend. In this way, the Spanish driver has achieved an incredible sixth position for the team Toro Rosso.
Finally, Ferrari managed to achieve double win in Monaco, Vettel obtained the first position and Raikkonen the second. Ricciardo completed the third step of the podium. Leaving the Mercedes out, Bottas in fourth position and Hamilton in the seventh.