Fernando Alonso aims to take advantage 'inconsistent' Max Verstappen at Monaco Grand Prix start

Fernando Alonso is hoping for another “inconsistent” start at the Monaco Grand Prix from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen. Verstappen was the only driver quicker than Aston Martin’s Spanish veteran, who has not had a pole position of his own since 2012. Ad The current world champion and season leader will have an even bigger chance of securing a win on the Mediterranean given the difficulty of overtaking on the famous street circuit, meaning Alonso needs to take anything he is given when the lights turn green.

Monaco Grand PrixVerstappen pips Alonso to stunning Monaco pole as Perez crashes out in qualifying18 HOURS AGO «I mean it's very short into Turn 1, but we have normally a good start this year,» Alonso told Sky Sports. «Max is a little bit inconsistent, so maybe it's one of those bad ones.» Alonso continued by saying that if he did not get early success, he would need extra help. Verstappen quickest at Monaco FP2, Leclerc second fastest at home circuit Hamilton denies Ferrari move talk, says new deal with Mercedes is close 'A very awful situation' — Emilia Romagna GP cancelled due to severe flooding «Let's see what we can do in terms of strategy,» he continued.

"[Or] if there's any weather coming or something, but we will try to win. «I think to win the race we will need some help from Max — maybe a lucky Safety Car, a bad pit stop from Red Bull, I know they are the best ones on the pit stops but maybe one race they can have a mistake. »Those kind of things will give us an opportunity.