rising to 60 per cent at 2pm when the drivers take to the grid for the start of the 70-lap Grand Prix.
“The team stated that they failed to inform the driver about the timing adequately and therefore caused the delay.
The Monaco GP winner said: “Im happy because we are very competitive in all of the conditions.
Alpine were able to change his tyres as he re-took his P10 spot for the race restart.
“And this is just part of the reason why I’ve changed [teams from Mercedes].
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