A unique grand prix on the Formula 1 calendar throws up some unique driving challenges, and brand new rules for Monaco in 2026 means we’re even seeing some unique car design tweaks too!From throwback rear wing ‘winglets’ to unusual energy management challenges, via bad gearbox downshifts that leave one driver fearing his team might not be able to race at all this weekend (can you guess who?), here’s everything we learned on day one of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.Aston Martin’s ‘random’ downshift crash riskFernando Alonso warns that Aston Martin may not even be able to race given the crash risk if there is a repeat of what he calls the “random downshift” issue it has experienced recently.”If you h …
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Author: The Race Team
