Although Sunday's race will be Vettel's fifth at what is regarded as the most prestigious event on the calendar, the new rules this season could turn the occasion into a lottery.
Tyre manufacturers Pirelli are unveiling the super-soft tyre for the first time this year, and there are concerns as to how badly it will degrade, resulting in further pit-stop chaos.
Then there is the DRS (the drag reduction system), or moveable rear wing that aids overtaking, with drivers allowed to use it along the short main straight, with fears expressed it may be dangerous.
All in all, it should guarantee that Sunday's race will be like no other Monaco Grand Prix.
"There are a lot of question marks going into this year's race in terms of how the tyres will be, and the strategy could be the most complicated of the year," said reigning champion Vettel.
"Traditionally in Monaco overtaking has been very difficult, but it could be possible this year, mainly because of the tyres.
"Some drivers may be on old tyres, other drivers on new tyres, and as we've seen in the races so far there has been a big difference.
"Usually it is a question of time before you pass someone, but it could become more difficult because of the layout of the track.
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