The gap between Montreal and Monte Carlo was unusually short. Sooner than many expected, Monaco was already before them in the season's calendar.
This tight schedule worked in Luca's favor because it granted him an opportunity to access more, quicker answers, especially from Mrs. Hawthorne, whom he planned to catch by surprise.
But as the season's urgency to fit in 21 races in a year pushed Luca's mission forward with momentum, it also fatigued the very community that once whinged for more races. Jetlag, rapid logistics, and constant movement wore down even the most seasoned staff, workers, and teams in general. It was still April, and the campaign had required many to take some deep breaths of exhaustion.
At least Monaco's promise of glitter, glimmer, cocktails, and prestige was something to look forward to. This alone was enough to oil the joints of many and give energy to their limbs to partake in a race that had never been missed since the beginning of modern F1.
