Lawson: The simulator doesn't convey the sensations accurately enough

      Liam Lawson believes he will have the opportunity to excel at the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix, even though he has never driven a Formula 1 car on this circuit.

      Liam Lawson: "This is my first Monaco Grand Prix, and it takes place on a track completely different from those on which we usually compete. Of course, this opens up some new opportunities. Of course, it is very important to use your training time as efficiently as possible.

      Actually, I've already raced on this track, but now it's my first time driving a Formula 1 car in Monaco. I've been working on a simulator, but in this case it doesn't accurately reproduce the sensations you experience here when you rush close to the barriers.

      In addition, there are bumps on the asphalt, which also give the track a special character, and all this will need to be learned during training.

      I think the two mandatory pit stops that everyone will have to make during the Grand Prix are also an additional opportunity, thanks to which the development of events can get some interesting twist. This is especially important in Monaco, because we have already found an approach to rubber, it can withstand quite a lot of laps, especially on this track it works with very moderate loads.

      In general, the tires are able to withstand many laps, and since it is very difficult to overtake here, with a single pit stop, the race follows too linear a scenario. However, no one can say for sure how these two pit stops will affect the nature of the race.

      Of course, we will try to make as well-thought-out a plan as possible, but to be honest, we have to solve the problem with many unknowns. I find it hard to believe in the luck factor, because in Formula 1 there are many variables that affect the result, whereas in other sports it mostly depends on the athlete himself, on his skill.

      This is a team sport, there are many teams and riders involved in the race, and there is also a factor such as the reliability of equipment, and all together it affects how successful your race and your entire season will be. So maybe luck will come in handy after all."