One of the great mysteries prior to this year's Monaco Grand Prix had lain in how Formula 1's teams would execute a second stop for tyres – especially without the impact of a safety car.
As such, the race was defined by extreme hold-up play among the midfielders, much to the chagrin of those who hoped for a scintillating spectacle at Monaco. Racing Bulls had pounced on the idea first, with the aim of using Liam Lawson to build a sufficient gap for Isack Hadjar. The Parisian could then conduct both of his required stops without losing much in the way of track position.
