Whitmarsh wants victory in Monaco

The Monaco circuit requires very good qualifying to hope to get on the podium. Monaco is one of the tracks where overtaking is the most difficult to do. It is therefore essential to have a good position on the grid. “ I think Q1 in Monaco will be very difficult for all cars, » commented the director. “ This final phase of qualifying will feature six cars that will be tough to beat. »

« Our performance compared to Red Bull are pretty good, so I believe in our chances of victory. Monaco is a unique circuit. Red Bull made a strong impression during qualifying for the Barcelona Grand Prix, but we were able to get closer to their level during the race, » Whitmarsh continued.

Time will also be a predominant factor in the outcome of this Grand Prix. “ I think Monaco is already an impressive race in dry weather, » said Whitmarsh. “ If you ask the drivers, they will tell you that he prefers dry weather in Monaco. » The circuit follows the avenues of the city, the track is very narrow and the cars brush against the rails at each lap. “ But I think our two drivers will also be good in the rain. »

McLaren wants to increase its slim lead of three points over Ferrari and consolidate Button's place currently at the top of the championship, who is also ahead of the double world champion by the same gap Fernando Alonso. The director of the English team therefore speaks with confidence. “ We have two superb drivers. In addition, McLaren has already won fifteen times in Monaco, making it the most successful team here. And we're going to try to get a sixteenth, whatever the weather. »