Fittipaldi leaves out LEGEND as he names best Monaco drivers
Fittipaldi leaves out LEGEND as he names best Monaco drivers
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Emerson Fittipladi has named Monaco's five greatest drivers, with Leiws Hamilton not named among them.
The iconic race around the principality takes place this weekend with Red Bull hoping to make it six wins from six at the start of the 2023 season.
Sergio Perez, dubbed the king of the streets circuits, will hope to repeat last year's success while Max Verstappen is keen to extend his lead in the championship.
Hamilton has won three races in Monaco in 2008, 2016, and 2019, but did not make the cut when Fittipaldi was asked by Vegas Insider who the finest drivers were to take to the streets.
Instead, the first name on his lips was his compatriot Ayrton Senna, saying: "It's difficult after so many years of racing in Monaco, but for sure Ayrton. He won so many times."
"He always was very aggressive and determined with his driving. Monaco was his style."
READ MORE: F1 Driver Salaries: How much do Hamilton, Verstappen and co earn?
Other legends cited by Fittipaldi
Senna is the record winner Monaco, taking six wins, including five in a row between 1989 and 1993.
He mastered the tight and twisty circuit and it goes a long way to explaining why he is often cited as the most naturally talented F1 driver in the history of the sport.
Others acclaimed by Fittipaldi include Graham Hill, a five-time winner who went on to be nicknamed "Mr Monaco" because of his exploits.
Hamilton is not included despite the fact he is the most successful driver on the track if points were assigned as per the current system.
"I'd say another one who was very impressive was Graham Hill who by some reason always adapted himself to Monaco. He won the GP five times," the Brazilian added.
"In my time, who I raced with, it was impressive to see Jackie Stewart drive in Monaco. For sure. Niki (Lauda) was very good in Monaco too."
"Then of course, the (Michael) Schumacher era. He was very good. He won five times there. Very impressive."
READ MORE: F1 drivers out of contract: Hamilton heads select group
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
F1 2025 Driver Lineup: Big names on the move as half the grid reshuffles for next season
- Just now
Haas announce Hulkenberg EXIT as F1 star's new team confirmed
- Today 11:27
F1 champion claims Drive to Survive success was 'very lucky'
- 3 hours ago
F1 franchise welcomes return of INCREDIBLE feature
- Today 12:59
F1 News Today: Red Bull star set to QUIT team as F1 driver role CONFIRMED for 2025
- Today 12:38
F1 team set to axe BOTH star drivers
- Today 12:05
Related news
F2/F3 Power Rankings - Verstappen Monaco display BEATEN by rising star
FIVE thing we learned from Monaco - as Mercedes find out their chances of 2023 wins
F1 MUST make these changes to SAVE Monaco or say goodbye to the 'crown jewel'
Marko makes ‘INCREDIBLE’ claim over Verstappen barrier contact during Monaco GP
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860