2016 Monaco Grand Prix

Lore & Background

Daniel Ricciardo achieved the first pole position of his career during Saturday's qualifying. In the race, Ricciardo lost time during a pitstop when his engineers made a last second strategy call to swap to a different set of tyres while mechanics were already in the pit lane, causing the tyres to arrive late. Hamilton capitalized on this to take the lead and win.

In Their Own Story

The air was thick with anticipation as rain began to drizzle over the Principality of Monaco. Daniel Ricciardo sat in his RB12, eyes locked on the track ahead, knowing that every decision could determine history. As the lights went out, the cars surged forward, tires splashing through puddles that mirrored the uncertainty of the race. With a flawless pit stop and an instinctive drive, Ricciardo emerged from the chaos, crossing the finish line to roar with joy—a moment etched forever in Red Bull lore.

Reader's Guide

The race saw the competitive début of Pirelli's new ultrasoft tyre compound. Nico Rosberg was the defending race winner and entered with a 39-point lead in the Drivers' Championship. Mercedes held a 48-point lead over Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship. The race marked the 74th Monaco Grand Prix and the 63rd time it had been held as a round of the Formula One World Championship.

Did You Know?

• Daniel Ricciardo's pole position was the first of his career.
• Lewis Hamilton won the race, not Ricciardo.
• Ricciardo lost time due to a botched pit stop where tyres arrived late.
• Sergio Pérez gave Force India their first podium of the season.