MONTE CARLO, Monaco -- On the face of it, Monaco Grand Prix strategy is simple: A one-stop, with a switch from the soft compound to the hard roughly a quarter of the way into the race is the most risk averse and fastest way to the chequered flag. However, the high chance of a Safety Car, and the difficulties some drivers have had generating heat in their tyres this weekend, means strategists must remain flexible to take advantage of any opportunities of moving up the field during the 78 laps.
Overtaking is nearly impossible around the tight street circuit, but accidents frequently happen.