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Stroll Faces Grid Penalty After Q1 Impediment at Monaco GP

Lance Stroll endured a challenging Monaco Grand Prix weekend, receiving a three-place grid penalty for impeding Pierre Gasly during Q1. This penalty follows a previous one for colliding with Charles Leclerc, leaving Stroll to start from P19 in a difficult qualifying session.

Our Take:

Stroll's struggles this weekend highlight the intense pressure facing drivers at high-stakes circuits like Monaco. The penalties reflect not just individual errors but also the critical need for teams to optimize their strategies to prevent such costly incidents.

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Source: Paul Velasco

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