FIA confirms necessary two-stop technique for F1’s Monaco GP

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has confirmed modifications particular to the Method 1 Monaco Grand Prix, with a minimal of two pitstops now necessary throughout the race.

The extra stops have been first mooted at F1’s newest fee assembly and now it has been confirmed that each automotive must pit twice, whatever the climate situations.

“The FIA World Motor Sport Council reviewed a proposal concerning the implementation of a compulsory 2-stop technique (in each moist and dry situations) for the Monaco GP, with the first intent of bettering the sporting spectacle of this race given the notable problem in overtaking at this circuit,” an announcement learn.

“Following current discussions within the F1 Fee, a particular requirement for the Monaco GP has been permitted mandating using at the least three units of tyres within the race, with a minimal of two completely different tyre compounds for use if it’s a dry race.”

F1 has struggled to offer leisure across the streets of Monte Carlo of late, largely right down to the width of the present automobiles, whereas one-stop methods are all too widespread with monitor place king.

The scenario reached a head final yr when an early crimson flag allowed drivers to change tyre compounds earlier than the restart, with solely six drivers later visiting the pitlane below race situations.

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Different subjects coated by the fee assembly, held earlier than the F1 75 livery launch occasion at London’s O2 Area, included ratifying extra wing flex exams set to be imposed on the groups in response to the controversies over flexing aerodynamics throughout 2024.

Consequently, extra stringent rear wing exams will start from the beginning of the 2025 season, whereas the identical may even be utilized to the entrance wing exams from the Spanish Grand Prix.

Moreover, the motive force cooling system parameters have now been outlined, as it’s set to be included inside the 2025 rules for races the place a ‘warmth hazard’ is said.

Motorsport.com revealed final week that the brand new wearable-tech shirts designed to maintain drivers cool can be non-compulsory this yr earlier than turning into necessary from 2026.

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Mark Mann-Bryans

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