STRATEGY UNPACKED: The 3 key mistakes that decided the six-way fight for third place in Monaco

Former Aston Martin Head of Race StrategyBernie Collins

Team members change the wheels of Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon in the pit lane the

At least six drivers were in contention to grab the final podium spot on offer in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. Ex-Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins explains what the five who didn’t make it got wrong…

The Monaco Grand Prix is all about traffic. The teams’ job is to manage the pit stop windows and ensure the strategy is flexible enough to deal with a range of Safety Car and traffic eventualities.

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STRATEGY UNPACKED: The 3 key mistakes that decided the six-way fight for third place in Monaco

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