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Monaco GP: Preview - Renault

Engineers focus on slow speed balance rather than high or medium speed in Monte Carlo as the track has the lowest average speed on the calendar at just 150kph. Top speed peaks at only 290kph, compared to well over 315kph at the last event in Spain. Less than 30secs - roughly one third of the lap - is spent at full throttle, which places an emphasis on the overall package's driveability rather than outright performance. The tunnel section is the only chance the cars get to hit top speed apart from the short pit straight. The engine needs to have good acceleration through the Tunnel so the driver can reach top speed quickly as the straight is only 670m from the exit of Portiers to the...
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