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Monaco Grand Prix preview: Mercedes rivalry, rule tweaks and key Monaco storylines
- Kimi Antonelli leads current form, with Mercedes showing strength after Canada as Monaco nears the European swing.
- Monaco’s low-speed, high-downforce setup will test teams as they vie for weekend pace on a street circuit.
- Qualifying is crucial in Monaco due to limited overtaking and minimal runoff, shaping Sunday’s race result.
- Regulatory changes for 2026 remove straight mode and adjust energy deployment, influencing setups for Monaco.
- Defending winner and top teams set the scene for a tight Monaco battle as form and strategy collide.
- Track position remains critical; mistakes can be race-ending due to barriers close to the line.
- Ferrari and Red Bull show signs of improvement since Miami, but McLaren’s Canada setback still looms large.
- McLaren aims to rebound from a costly strategic misstep in Canada as Monaco opens the European leg.
- Energy deployment changes shift when the hybrid boost begins, influencing race strategy in Monaco.
- Monaco's 19 corners, 2.074-mile layout, and 78-lap distance underpin the need for precision in setup and execution.
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