McLaren's Seidel: Points on offer at Monaco, if running is 'smooth'

McLaren F1 boss Andreas Seidl is confident his team can collect points in Monaco, if the Woking-based outfit ensures itself a smooth weekend.

As usual, a fruitful Sunday in the Principality will start with a productive qualifying on Saturday. Surviving the grid-defining session without any drama and performing well will go a long way towards providing McLaren with a good foundation for race day.

"Monaco presents us with a unique challenge within the F1 season," said Seidl.

"The importance of qualifying is even higher there than at other tracks and it will be especially important that our trackside processes and operations work as they should.

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"Points are on offer, but only if we ensure that the weekend runs smoothly.

"We’ve also been working hard since the test in Spain to analyse the information gathered and understand more about the characteristics of our car and the upgrades we brought there, and apply that learning this weekend."

Seidl reminds us that performance won't be of much use on Monaco's treacherous street circuit if not supported by flawless execution.

"Given the nature of the Monaco circuit and the scenarios that regularly play out there, pit-stops and the right strategy calls can often play a pivotal role in the outcome of the race," added the German.

"In Spain, we proved that we can execute the fastest pit-stops on the grid and that we have a strategy team which excels in making the right calls in the heat of the moment.

"Maintaining and improving this high standard is one of our priorities for this weekend."

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