The Monaco Grand Prix, up close to the action!
Monopace settings, mechanics' work, pit arrangement, close-up shots... Do you dream of seeing more of these new F1 cars? MotorsInside takes you deep into the heart of the action by revisiting the Monaco Grand Prix!

On the occasion of the Monaco Grand Prix, the MotorsInside team wanted to detail the work of the mechanics and zoom in on certain details of these new race cars.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the work that fascinates many actors of this sport, but is no less demanding and exhausting.
The air in every detail…
Once the race car is assembled, there are still numerous gaps between the various bodywork elements. In order not to disrupt an aerodynamics complex enough to understand, a tape is applied to all these points of connection between two parts.
In the photo at Alfa Romeo and Mercedes.
Close-up on the steering wheel
It is a true work of goldsmithing. This object, which costs an average of €50,000, has become a dashboard for the pilots. They are constantly adjusting the buttons to adjust their racing car according to the evolution of the race.
Sebastian Vettel’s is delicately placed on the front of the race car, still in its protective cocoon.
Guns in Formula 1…
These are used to crimp and uncrimp the huge central nut that secures the wheel to its hub.
They allow mechanics to change all four tires in just two to three seconds!
Training for running stops
To be efficient during a pit stop, these men work tirelessly on the appropriate movements.
Here, with Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, the car is pushed into position, and each actor rehearses their role to perfection to perform it during the race.
A poorly executed pit stop can cost precious seconds that were hard-earned on the track!
Car settings
Adjusting these machines efficiently is very complex. The various adjustment operations require the expertise of experienced, meticulous, and efficient men, as well as tools specially designed for each part of the race cars.
At Haas and Aston Martin, here’s how the front suspension is tuned:
For all the photos illustrating this article: © MotorsInside / Nicolas LEROOY