Nicholas latifi (Williams) is in its second season of Formula 1, but the Canadian had never driven on the streets of Monaco. The 25-year-old driver finished the event in an honest 15th place given his equipment but added an extra dose of difficulty.
Not the end result I wanted but still some of the most enjoyable laps since driving in F1. Pushing to the limit around this track in qualifying is something special! #MonacoGP # NL6 pic.twitter.com/F2dDycJPO7
- Nicholas Latifi (@NicholasLatifi) May 22, 2021
Indeed, the vice-champion of Formula 2 2019 competed in the event… without drinking a single drop of water. “Before the race started, I forgot to connect the drink tube to my mouth in the helmet. I realized it too late, after the GP, but I thought “I'm damn thirsty!” » », he laughs.
“On arrival, I brought down a bottle of water. We are training (to deal with these incidents. Editor’s note). Of course, it's not ideal, I was probably a little dehydrated when I got out of the car,” he admits.
“You hardly have time to catch your breath in Monaco, even the straight lines are curved! The mental energy it requires makes you work harder (than on a traditional circuit. Editor’s note). »
Medhi Casaurang
Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!
Nicholas latifi (Williams) is in his second season in Formula 1, but the Canadian had never driven on the streets of Monaco. The 25-year-old finished the event in a respectable 15th place given his equipment but added an extra dose of difficulty.
Not the end result I wanted but still some of the most enjoyable laps since driving in F1. Pushing to the limit around this track in qualifying is something special! #MonacoGP # NL6 pic.twitter.com/F2dDycJPO7
– Nicholas Latifi (@NicholasLatifi) May 22, 2021
Indeed, the 2019 Formula 2 runner-up competed in the event… without drinking a single drop of water. “Before the race started, I forgot to connect the drink tube to my mouth in the helmet. I realized it too late, after the GP, but I thought “I’m damn thirsty! » «, he laughs.
“At the finish, I downed a bottle of water. We train (to prevent these incidents. Editor's note). Of course, it’s not ideal, I was probably a little dehydrated when I got out of the car,” he admitted.
“You hardly have time to catch your breath in Monaco, even the straights are curves! The mental energy it requires makes you work harder (than we have a traditional circuit. Ed.). »
Medhi Casaurang
Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!
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