Hülkenberg: “Munich may hold surprises, but there is no margin for error”

The Montreal mistake Always considered one of the most special weekends of the championship, this year’s Monaco Grand Prix may offer the debuting Audi team a chance to forget the strategic mistake made in the last race in Canada. The two drivers of the German manufacturer, together with a few others on the starting grid, in fact opted for intermediate tires on a track that was still dry, in the hope of precipitation in the first laps. A rain dance that did not have the desired effects, so much so that Hülkenberg and Bortoleto were forced to return to the pits immediately to fit dry tyres. The characteristics of Monaco However, for the German, as for his teammate, the time has come to leave behind what happened in Canada, returning to a street circuit where he was the protagonist of good performances, especially in Force India. In 2014, with a 5th place finish, he achieved his best result in the Principality: “Monaco is probably the most iconic race weekend on the calendar, both on and off the track. For me it’s also a bit like racing at home, having my family and friends around makes everything really special. The challenge here is unique: you have to find the rhythm from the first lap, because there is no margin for error and there are no real opportunities to make up for it. The mid-table group is extremely compact, so do an excellent qualification will be fundamental. Monaco can hold some surprises, but that is precisely what makes it so special.” The only driver from the Four Rings to have finished in the points in this first phase of the season with 9th place in Melbourne, Bortoleto is preparing for his second weekend in the Principality, where he achieved the podium in F2 in the 2024 Sprint Race: “I can’t wait to race in Monaco again. It’s one of those circuits where every driver wants to do well, due to its history and the driving challenge it represents, and the atmosphere is always special. The morale within of the team is high and that’s something we can build on for this event. In Monaco it’s all about confidence, precision and doing everything right over the weekend, so we will focus on having a smooth run of sessions and making the most of every opportunity.”

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News , 2026-06-02 22:30:00