FIA Mandates Two-Stop Strategy for Monaco GP

The FIA has mandated a two-stop strategy for the Monaco Grand Prix, starting in 2025, to invigorate the traditionally predictable race. This decision, approved by the World Motor Sport Council, will require drivers to use at least three sets of tires and incorporate a minimum of two different tire compounds during the race, regardless of weather conditions. The objective is to increase strategic complexity and introduce more dynamic racing, as the narrow and challenging circuit has historically limited overtaking opportunities.

These regulations aim to address criticism of recent Monaco Grands Prix, which have been perceived as processions dominated by qualifying performance with minimal on-track action. Drivers, including Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, hope these changes will result in more engaging races with varied strategies, including early pit stops or late tire changes. Scheduled for late May and set against the backdrop of Monaco's iconic streets, the introduction of mandatory pit stops represents an effort to revitalize one of the sport's most prestigious races. As the 2025 Monaco GP approaches, teams, drivers, and fans will closely monitor the success of these regulations.