La Formula 1 back to Munich after missed stop at Imola. The rain makes a grand prix that is already more exciting than usual sparkling. The world leader is not even intimidated by a water bomb that unleashes the principality on lap 52. Following the Dutch are Alonso and Ocon. Anonymous Ferrari, good Mercedes.
A traffic jam in the rear of Munich
Linear departure for the first ones they parade without changes of position. More chaotic situation, as usual, in the rear of Monaco. At the hairpin bend of the Grand Hotel the traffic jam causes the contact between De Vries and the Williams of Albon – where Stroll is also involved – , and between Hulkenberg and Sargeant. The pilot of Haas will be penalized by 5 seconds shortly after.
Ocon plays the train and Sainz tries
In the initial stage of the grand prix Esteban Or with, started third after the great qualifying yesterday , Leclerc penalty, it was found decidedly in difficulty compared to the leading duo Verstappen-Alonso. Behind him a bold Carlos Sainz he didn't think twice about trying to overtake. Out of the tunnel, the Spaniard tried hard braking. ending up buffering the French. Only one damage to the front wing for number 55, which is not affected by any penalty, except for a black and white flag. Hamilton thinks about worrying the two by trying the undercut. Alpine stops Ocon and Ferrari Sainz. The two come back in front of the Englishman keeping their positions unchanged.
Magnussen moving target in Munich
Around halfway through the race, Magnussen's indestructible Haas withstood two contacts. Sergio Perez is the first missile to impact the VF-23 of the Danish. Result: broken wing for the Mexican who returns to fix his RB19. Shortly after, Stroll did the same at the last corner. No damage of note to the two.
It disappoints Ferrari in spite of high expectations for the principality's grand prix. Leclerc's pace testifies to the poor performance of the red. The Monegasque was forced to stop on lap 45 with his rear tires completely eaten away. The number 16 fails to keep pace with Russell's Mercedes in the final stage, giving up the virtual overtaking given the 5 second penalty of the Englishman. Lots of work to do in Maranello. Race to forget also for Sainz, who first hits Ocon, then slams without damage to the high Mirabueau, even closing behind his partner and Gasly.
Sensational ending: it's raining in Monaco
On lap 52 the rain breaks out. Within a few laps, three minor accidents were recorded. Stroll, Magnussen and Sargeant found themselves against the barriers totally non-adherent. The Dane then went wide into the first corner, while the Canadian retired with a broken suspension. A little later he registered a contact between Perez and Russell. The Englishman abruptly rejoined the track after his exit at the high Mirabeau prompting Perez to rear-end him. 5 seconds of penalty imposed on Russell. Nico Hulkenberg penalized by another 10 seconds for not correctly serving the 5 second penalty. Tsunoda al Mirabeau also causes brake problems along the way.
The order of arrival: fantastic performance by Ocon and the McLarens
Spectacular performance by the leading trio. Verstappen imposes a pounding rhythm, Alonso he tries his best but has to settle for second place, e Or with he will be able to tell his grandchildren that he put an Alpine on the podium in Monaco. Thanks to the performance of the French Alpine surpasses McLaren in the standings. Great performance by Mercedes, which is positioned fourth and fifth (Hamilton ahead of Russell) despite the uncertainty about updates. The two Ferraris of Leclerc e Sainz they sandwich the other Alpine's gasly. They close the top 10 Norris e Piastres, masters of one McLaren very fast in the wet.
De Vries takes home a good 12th place between Bottas e Zhou. Behind the Chinese there is Albon, Followed by tsunoda. Perez before Hulkenberg e Sergeant. The retire closes the grid Magnussen, classified as completing at least 90% of the run. DNF for Stroll in a weekend to forget.
