{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"2026 Monaco GP Preview | Could Ferrari ACTUALLY win Monaco?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2026-monaco-gp-preview-could-ferrari-actually-win-monaco","audioUrl":"https://mgln.ai/e/256/pscrb.fm/rss/p/bluewire.simplecastaudio.com/3fbd7796-103f-4bb6-88ba-c5934aab0d6b/episodes/a50323fe-2124-4bd1-b41b-eff42b996e2b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3fbd7796-103f-4bb6-88ba-c5934aab0d6b&awEpisodeId=a50323fe-2124-4bd1-b41b-eff42b996e2b&feed=geLKOBMZ","description":"Ferrari are dominating the F1 conversation right now, and not just because they might have a shot at Monaco glory... Ben and Sam preview the Monaco GP, assessing Ferrari's chances of victory, exploring the race's rule changes, and reacting to Charles Leclerc's million-year commitment to the Scuderia.\nGet involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... 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See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":127.7,"endTime":132.0,"type":"concept","title":"low and medium speed cornering","url":"/glossary/low-and-medium-speed-cornering","quote":"The track, though, has remained relatively unchanged over the years\n[127.7s] and presents itself as a test for the car's low and medium speed cornering.","canonicalId":"concept:low-and-medium-speed-cornering","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Low- and medium-speed cornering describes how well a car turns and stays stable through slower bends rather than high-speed sweepers. Monaco’s layout emphasizes this because many corners are tight and require strong traction and precise steering.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is about how the car handles the slower turns. Monaco has lots of tight corners, so the car’s grip and balance at low speeds matter a lot."}},{"startTime":132.0,"endTime":138.3,"type":"concept","title":"qualifying is often pretty essential","url":"/glossary/qualifying-is-often-pretty-essential","quote":"It also presents itself as a test for overtaking, which means qualifying is often pretty essential.\n[138.3s] We've had a few wet Monaco Grand Prix in recent years.","canonicalId":"concept:qualifying-is-often-pretty-essential","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The idea is that qualifying matters a lot because Monaco is difficult for overtaking. If you start near the front, you’re more likely to avoid getting stuck in traffic or trapped behind slower cars in the narrow streets.","simplifiedExplanation":"At Monaco, passing other cars is really hard. So where you qualify (your starting position) can make a big difference to your chances in the race."}},{"startTime":138.3,"endTime":141.9,"type":"topic","title":"wet Monaco Grand Prix","url":"/glossary/wet-monaco-grand-prix","quote":"We've had a few wet Monaco Grand Prix in recent years.\n[141.9s] This ain't going to be one of them.","canonicalId":"topic:wet-monaco-grand-prix","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A wet Monaco Grand Prix refers to the race being run in rain or damp conditions. At Monaco, low grip and reduced visibility can dramatically increase the chance of mistakes, lockups, and spins, especially in slow-speed corners.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means the Monaco race is happening in the rain. Rain makes the track slippery, so drivers are more likely to make mistakes and spin out."}},{"startTime":150.1,"endTime":155.6,"type":"brand","title":"Mercedes","url":"/glossary/mercedes","quote":"Mercedes have won all five races so far this year, with Antonelli having won four in a row.\n[155.6s] But they don't come into this race as favorites, according to the bookmakers.","canonicalId":"brand:mercedes","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mercedes is the Formula 1 constructor mentioned here as having won all five races so far that season. In F1, a constructor’s recent race wins often reflect the competitiveness of its car package and setup choices.","simplifiedExplanation":"Mercedes is one of the F1 teams. The hosts are saying Mercedes has been winning a lot of races recently."}},{"startTime":159.4,"endTime":162.7,"type":"brand","title":"Ferrari","url":"/glossary/ferrari","quote":"Instead, that privilege goes to Ferrari.\n[162.7s] So before Sam, we get into maybe some of the chat about Leclerc and whether he can win on home soil","canonicalId":"brand:ferrari","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ferrari is the constructor the hosts say is the bookmakers’ favorite for Monaco. The discussion frames Ferrari’s chance as tied to whether its current car can handle Monaco’s tight, low-speed demands and overtaking difficulty.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ferrari is another F1 team. The hosts are saying Ferrari is expected to be the favorite for this Monaco race."}},{"startTime":192.2,"endTime":196.8,"type":"term","title":"spings","url":"/glossary/spings","quote":"The race we've just had, of course, had so many DNFs, lockups, spings,\n[196.8s] you know, moments that you wouldn't have expected normally.","canonicalId":"term:spings","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Spins are when the car rotates uncontrollably around its vertical axis, typically from losing traction under braking or cornering. Monaco’s slow corners and close barriers make spins particularly costly because there’s little room to recover.","simplifiedExplanation":"A spin is when the car rotates and you lose control. On a tight track like Monaco, it’s hard to recover without hitting the walls."}},{"startTime":192.2,"endTime":196.8,"type":"term","title":"DNFs","url":"/glossary/dnfs","quote":"The race we've just had, of course, had so many DNFs, lockups, spings,\n[196.8s] you know, moments that you wouldn't have expected normally.","canonicalId":"term:dnfs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"DNFs means “Did Not Finish,” i.e., a driver fails to complete the race due to issues like mechanical failure, crashes, or being unable to continue. In Monaco, DNFs are common because the narrow track and close walls make errors and damage more likely."}},{"startTime":192.2,"endTime":196.8,"type":"term","title":"lockups","url":"/glossary/lockups","quote":"The race we've just had, of course, had so many DNFs, lockups, spings,\n[196.8s] you know, moments that you wouldn't have expected normally.","canonicalId":"term:lockups","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lockups are when a car’s wheels stop rotating during braking, usually because the tires lose grip. In racing, lockups can reduce braking effectiveness and make the car unstable—especially on street circuits like Monaco.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lockups happen when the tires stop turning while braking. That usually means the brakes are skidding, which can make the car harder to control."}},{"startTime":202.28,"endTime":205.0,"type":"term","title":"runoff","url":"/glossary/runoff","quote":"There's no runoff almost anywhere around this racetrack.","canonicalId":"term:runoff","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Runoff is the paved or gravel area next to the track that gives drivers extra space to slow down if they leave the racing line. Monaco is famous for having very little runoff, which makes mistakes more dangerous and raises the importance of precision.","simplifiedExplanation":"Runoff is extra space next to the track that helps a car slow down if it goes off the road. If there’s little runoff, crashes are more likely to be severe because there’s less room to recover."}},{"startTime":223.2,"endTime":224.9,"type":"term","title":"aero","url":"/glossary/aero","quote":"It's all about chassis and aero here.","canonicalId":"term:aero","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Aero is short for aerodynamics—how the car interacts with air. In F1, aero is crucial because it generates downforce (pushing the car into the track), which improves tire grip, especially in slow, twisty circuits like Monaco."}},{"startTime":226.1,"endTime":234.9,"type":"term","title":"warming up their tires","url":"/glossary/warming-up-their-tires","quote":"Ferrari have a very unique way of warming up their tires, firing up their tires.","canonicalId":"term:warming-up-their-tires","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Warming up tires means bringing the tire temperature into an optimal operating range so the rubber can generate grip efficiently. The host argues Ferrari’s specific method helps them get away better at safety car restarts and race starts because the tires are ready sooner.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tires work best when they’re at the right temperature. If a team can get the tires hot quickly, the car grips sooner—so it can accelerate and turn better right from the start."}},{"startTime":234.9,"endTime":237.9,"type":"term","title":"safety car restarts","url":"/glossary/safety-car-restarts","quote":"And that's part of the reason why on these safety car restarts and Grand Prix starts themselves, they get away so much better than the competition around them.","canonicalId":"term:safety-car-restarts","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A safety car restart is when the race resumes after the safety car period, and cars accelerate back to racing speed. Restarts are especially sensitive to tire temperature and traction because drivers need immediate grip to launch cleanly and avoid losing positions.","simplifiedExplanation":"A safety car restart is when the race goes back to normal after a slower period. It’s a tricky moment because the tires may not be at their best temperature yet, so getting traction quickly matters."}},{"startTime":260.4,"endTime":263.6,"type":"term","title":"geometry of the tires","quote":"whether it's the geometry of the tires, the brakes or the geometry of the suspension is allowing heat to remain in those tires.","canonicalId":"term:geometry-of-the-tires","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Geometry of the tires” here refers to how the tire’s shape and contact patch behave under load—how it deforms and where it touches the track. Teams tune setups so the tire contact patch works well, helping keep heat in the tire and improving grip."}},{"startTime":260.4,"endTime":263.6,"type":"term","title":"contact patch","url":"/glossary/contact-patch","quote":"whether it's the geometry of the tires, the brakes or the geometry of the suspension is allowing heat to remain in those tires.","canonicalId":"term:contact-patch","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The contact patch is the portion of the tire that actually touches the track surface. Tire setup and suspension settings influence its size and shape, which affects grip and how efficiently the tire builds and holds temperature.","simplifiedExplanation":"The contact patch is the part of the tire that’s touching the road. If that area works well, the car grips better and the tire can perform more consistently."}},{"startTime":381.6,"endTime":385.1,"type":"person","title":"Charles Leclerc","url":"/glossary/charles-leclerc","quote":"that I don't think Leclerc and Hamilton would have forgotten how to get it done. But equally, the team might be a bit rusty in that regard.","canonicalId":"person:charles-leclerc","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.82,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Charles Leclerc is a Ferrari driver whose role is central to whether the team can convert strong car performance into race wins. The hosts mention him in the context of remembering how to win, implying Ferrari’s recent lack of title-fight results.","simplifiedExplanation":"Charles Leclerc is one of Ferrari’s top race drivers. The hosts are saying that even if Ferrari has been struggling lately, Leclerc still knows how to win races."}},{"startTime":381.6,"endTime":385.1,"type":"person","title":"Lewis Hamilton","url":"/glossary/lewis-hamilton","quote":"that I don't think Leclerc and Hamilton would have forgotten how to get it done. But equally, the team might be a bit rusty in that regard.","canonicalId":"person:lewis-hamilton","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.82,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lewis Hamilton is a top-tier F1 driver known for winning championships and mastering racecraft under pressure. Here, the hosts reference him alongside Leclerc to argue that elite drivers don’t forget how to execute when a car is capable of fighting for victory.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lewis Hamilton is a very successful Formula 1 driver. The point of mentioning him is that a driver like him knows how to turn a good car into a win, even after a rough stretch."}},{"startTime":396.5,"endTime":403.6,"type":"term","title":"chassis","url":"/glossary/chassis","quote":"And you've already mentioned the chassis of Ferrari looks very good this year. Low speed corners look really, really strong.","canonicalId":"term:chassis","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In racing, the chassis is the car’s main structure that everything else mounts to—suspension, steering, and bodywork. Its stiffness and geometry strongly affect how the car handles, especially in low-speed corners where balance and grip matter a lot.","simplifiedExplanation":"The chassis is the car’s main frame. It’s what the suspension and steering attach to, and it affects how the car turns and stays stable—especially in tight, slow corners."}},{"startTime":434.0,"endTime":438.0,"type":"place","title":"Paul Ricard","url":"/glossary/paul-ricard","quote":"where he was up against Max Verstappen and that ended in the wall at Paul Ricard with the big famous scream that he does so well.","canonicalId":"place:paul-ricard","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Paul Ricard is a motorsport circuit in France known for its mix of fast and slow corners and its long straights. It’s often used in F1 for testing setups and race strategies because the track layout stresses both aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical grip.","simplifiedExplanation":"Paul Ricard is a famous race track in France. It has a variety of corner types, so it’s a good place to see how well an F1 car’s setup works in different conditions."}},{"startTime":502.9,"endTime":512.0,"type":"person","title":"Charlotte Clair","quote":"He's beating Charlotte Clair and qualifying more regularly than he ever has. I'm not saying it's consistent, but it's much better. Charlotte Clair, when he's happy with the car and the regulations,","canonicalId":"person:charlotte-clair","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker is referring to Charles Leclerc, a Ferrari driver. In F1, drivers’ qualifying consistency and how well they can exploit a car’s setup under specific track conditions are often discussed in terms of “one-lap pace.”","simplifiedExplanation":"This sounds like the driver Charles Leclerc. In Formula 1, drivers are judged a lot on how fast they can be in qualifying—especially on a single lap."}},{"startTime":511.2,"endTime":515.0,"type":"term","title":"one lap pace","url":"/glossary/one-lap-pace","quote":"which currently isn't right now, he's able to deliver one lap pace, which I think is almost unmatched up and down the grid right now.","canonicalId":"term:one-lap-pace","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“One lap pace” is how fast a car and driver can be over a single timed lap, usually measured in qualifying. It reflects peak grip and balance—how well the car can be pushed at the limit without needing to manage tires or fuel for many laps.","simplifiedExplanation":"“One lap pace” means how quickly the car can go on its best single lap. It’s what matters most in qualifying when drivers try to set the fastest time."}},{"startTime":520.1,"endTime":523.8,"type":"term","title":"front row","url":"/glossary/front-row","quote":"if they can get one of those cars on the front row. Next to her Mercedes, next to Max Verstappen, of course,","canonicalId":"term:front-row","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “front row” is the two-car starting position at the very front of the grid (pole and second place). On circuits like Monaco, starting on the front row is especially valuable because overtaking is limited.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Front row” means starting in the first two spots on the grid. At Monaco, that’s important because it’s hard to pass once the race starts."}},{"startTime":540.9,"endTime":546.3,"type":"term","title":"overtaking is very, very limited","url":"/glossary/overtaking-is-very-very-limited","quote":"As we mentioned, overtaking is very, very limited. So if they can stay in front, there's a real chance if they get the pit stops right","canonicalId":"term:overtaking-is-very-very-limited","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Overtaking is very, very limited” describes Monaco’s race reality: the track is narrow with few safe passing zones. That makes strategy and staying in front—especially around pit stops—more decisive than on tracks with more overtaking opportunities.","simplifiedExplanation":"They mean it’s hard to pass other cars on track. On Monaco, you often need to qualify well and then manage the race so you can stay ahead."}},{"startTime":544.1,"endTime":550.1,"type":"term","title":"pit stops","url":"/glossary/pit-stops","quote":"So if they can stay in front, there's a real chance if they get the pit stops right and that man with the blue thing, he doesn't really appear in the pit.","canonicalId":"term:pit-stops","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Pit stops” are scheduled stops where teams change tires and can adjust strategy. In Monaco, pit timing and execution can be race-defining because track position is hard to regain on a street circuit.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Pit stops” are when the car comes into the pits to change tires and follow the team’s strategy. 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