Monaco GP - Most places gained and lost
Gasly gained 6 positions starting from P17, KMag lost 7 positions after engine issues
PLACES LOST -
7 - Kevin Magnussen retired with a power unit issue
6 - Tsunoda had two driver errors at Turn 1 on Lap 56 and again at Sainte Devote only three laps after losing 6 positions as a result
4 - Mick Schumacher lost his rear and spun losing out 4 positions because of a DNF. Luckily he’s safe but we cannot say the same about his car which is broken into middle.
3 - Ferrari strategy and miscommunication during Leclerc pitstop had the pole sitter lose out to both RedBulls and his team mate.
2 - Albon retired the car during the final laps of the race, Williams seems to be struggling a lot the past two races - Albon received 1 penalty point each for violating the track limits in Monaco and Spain.
1 - Vettel risky strategy to pit on Lap 7 didn’t gain him much advantage, as he lost a position in the end. Lando Norris also lost a position when George Russell overtook him just after he rejoined the race
PLACES GAINED -
0 - Alonso, Hamilton, Sainz stayed where they started.
1 - Max, George, Daniel gained one position each. Ricciardo once again had a bad weekend but he didn’t get lapped by Lando.
2 - Sergio Perez showed he can fight for the wins along with Max Verstappen in the mighty Red Bulls
3 - Valterri had a bad weekend having suffered car issues during the free practice on Friday but still managed to gain 3 positions after Ocon’s 5 second time penalty.
4- Lance, Nicholas, Zhou Guanyu the three pay drivers gained 4 positions each. Not bad.
6 - Pierre Gasly showed everyone it is possible to overtake in Monaco having started towards the back of the field due to bad qualification.
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