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Massa expects Monaco to be tough
The toughest race of the season will take place in Monaco this week, according to Williams driver Felipe Massa.
Massa believes the combination of increased engine torque and lower downforce will make this year's cars a real handful to handle on the narrow Monte Carlo street circuit.
I think Monaco will be a very, very difficult race," Massa told Autosport during an exclusive interview on Monday.
"We drive with the car a lot more sideways.
"The torque we have from the engine is maybe double what we had last year, and the grip from the tyre is not very high, so Monaco will be a very easy race to crash.
"I think it will be the toughest race of the season."
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