PF1’s Monaco Preview

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Team-mate troubles, engine upgrades and the rise of Red Bull take centre stage on a backdrop of wealth, power and prestige as Formula 1 races through the streets of Monte Carlo for the annual Monaco Grand Prix.

It is a race where racing counts for little, qualifying for a lot and confidence is everything.

On a tight, twisty street circuit where arguably Formula 1 cars have no business speeding around lap after lap, Mercedes will arrive on Sunday’s grid chasing their fourth successive Monaco Grand Prix win. All three previous editions belong to Championship leader Nico Rosberg.

While Rosberg is looking to cement his name as one of Monaco’s best, his team-mate Lewis Hamilton is eager to shake off his troubles. The Brit has not taken maximum points at a grand prix since last year’s Austin race.

He also has not won the Monaco GP since 2008 after being, one could say, robbed of the victory …

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