Having been forced to...
Having been forced to play second fiddle to Ferrari in Bahrain and Spain, the British team produced a master- class on the narrow streets of Monaco to score the team’s 150th grand prix victory with an impressive one-two finish. “We were cruising from lap 10 – it was an effortless race,” admitted McLaren boss Ron Dennis.
Such was the speed of the two McLarens that only Felipe Massaò€™s Ferrari finished on the same lap ò€“ albeit more than a minute in arrears
Such was the speed of the two McLarens that only Felipe Massa’s Ferrari finished on the same lap – albeit more than a minute in arrears. “They had incredible pace,” admitted the Brazilian, who had arrived in the principality gunning for a hat-trick of victories. “We couldn’t get close to them.” This time, Alonso had the measure of his young team-mate, but Hamilton continued his dream season with his fifth consecutive podium.
The pair are now tied at the top of the points standings, though the Span- iard is the world championship leader by virtue of his two victories. “It was a great weekend to take pole position and fastest lap, and the win is special,” said the reigning champion. “It was so good to drive such a perfect car.”
Hamilton was equally thrilled with McLaren’s total dominance. “We were very quick and, thanks to a lot of hard work, have made a fantastic step forward,” he said. Monaco, though, is a unique test, and Ferrari will be looking to regain lost ground when the series switches to faster track layouts in Canada and the US. “We are going to keep fighting,” vowed Massa.