Wednesday, 21st May 2008

Principality still a pull for those in Formula One.

"The aerodynamic package will be our maximum downforce package," says Toyota's head of aerodynamics Mark Gillan, "We are not so concerned about drag, so you will see appendages going on the car which wouldn't normally be on for reasons of efficiency, and you will see different cooling options on the car as well to try to get maximum cooling. You also tend to try as much front aero balance, with big front wings, so really the car is trimmed for maximum downforce."

For all Monaco's technical challenge, its appeal is more basic. Just to be so close to the action, surrounded by the fastest racing cars on earth, is an intoxicating experience, even for F1 regulars.

"There is no run-off, so the cars are very close to the walls - and close to the public - and that is probably what makes it so special for us," senior general manager Pascal Vasselon admits, "It is the only place where you really feel, hear and smell the speed of the cars. For me, every Monaco Grand Prix is really special - it is where I really feel what I am doing."

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