THE STORY
During the 2005 Monaco Grand Prix, McLaren's Kimi Räikkönen secured pole position in qualifying, while teammate Juan Pablo Montoya was penalized for an earlier incident, starting from the back of the grid. In the race, a safety car period led McLaren to call Montoya into the pits for refueling, but the timing was miscalculated, causing him to lose the lead and finish behind Räikkönen.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
McLaren
WHY IT MATTERS
This strategic misstep cost McLaren a potential one-two finish, highlighting the critical importance of precise timing and communication in Formula 1 race strategies.