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i mean, it is easier to win it if you force your rivals into the wall, but i guess that’s how it is. ”
when asked about the lack of a penalty for the incident, he added: „ the team will take care of that. ”
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𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗩 crashes out on lap 35 after a close wheel - to - wheel fight for a podium position, triggering the safety car.
the incident came during a three - car battle through a corner, +
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+ with contact sending pavlov into the barriers and ending his race.
reflecting on the clash, pavlov expressed his frustration: „ we were three cars in that corner, and some don’t know how to leave a space. +
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— "It took me longer than it should have to learn not to trust people on the grid. We're here as rivals. Back then, I was too excited to call everyone my friend. Now I know better." said del Aguila, when asked about the interview given by his ex-teammate, Marko Pavlov. --
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the former world champion added that „ it was a long time ago, when we were teammates, but i don’t think we were that close in reality ” when pressed on their current relationship following the monaco celebrations.
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after monaco triumph, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗩 revisits his old teammate-era „ he is my best friend ” comment, as he responds to 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗔’s post - race party with other drivers, in a paddock news interview.
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REIGN EARNS P7 AT HOME.
The French driver could be seen talking with her team, discussing strategies before the race started to see where she could improve from qualifying. The race full of moments where she could have secured closer to podium yet none were successful,+
— A last minute overtake put the Spaniard in P10, earning him a point after two races without. While this is not the performance the Maranello team expected when signing the driver, it is a good sign that the curse might finally be lifted. --
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the smiles will be out in the red bull garage as 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗩 takes victory at the monaco grand prix, securing a magnificent grand slam once again around the streets of monte carlo.
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𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗩 takes pole position for the monaco grand prix!
a perfect saturday for the ukrainian, who puts himself in the best possible position heading into sunday’s race, with his teammate ending qualifying in p11.
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+ close the gap within the team.
„ definitely better. still a lot of work to do, but i’m glad both cars are now at the same level of performance. ” the ukrainian added.
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after a difficult start to the 2026 formula one season, former world champion 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗩 remains optimistic heading into the monaco grand prix. the ukrainian driver has claimed just one victory from the opening five races, +
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+ „ i’ve always loved this track, and i think the wins here showed it, so yeah, i’m confident we can win it. ” he said.
marko also praised the latest upgrades introduced to his car last weekend, suggesting they have helped +
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