Monaco speed trap: who was the fastest of them all?

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Top speed isn't exactly the focus of teams racing in Monaco with set-up mostly centered around downforce.

The short run from Rascasse to Ste Devote did showcase however the speed of Force India drivers Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez.

But the figures are predictably down by 40 to 50 km/h compared to the typical F1 venue.

At the bottom of speed trap readings, McLaren is inevitably slow.

But Carlos Sainz, who qualified P6 and finished in the same spot, was also a huge laggard. A weakness which, given his impressive performance, really underlines his car's efficiency around Monaco. And his own talent of course.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.