The Formula 1 field has felt somewhat predictable this season, with the impression that there are more two-by-two grids than previously with the car/power unit combination dictating performance even more powerfully. If anywhere is going to be an exception, it’s probably this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix – where qualifying will be more important than at any other event.But what do the numbers say about the perceived increase in ‘Noah’s Ark’ grids with team-mates lining up two by two up to now?Firstly, why does this matter? Ultimately, one of the appeals of any sport is there being some degree of unpredictability. A more disordered grid reflects a competition where a driver’s good execution, or lack thereof, would represent a bigger swing in terms of position. Generall …
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Author: Edd Straw
