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The FIA has officially confirmed a major change to the Formula 1 Sporting Regulations for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, aimed at increasing the excitement and competitiveness of the historic race. In a bid to address longstanding criticisms of the race being uneventful due to limited overtaking opportunities on the narrow street circuit, the FIA has introduced a mandatory two-pit stop rule. This new regulation is expected to introduce strategic variety and unpredictable racing, ultimately enhancing the spectacle for fans.

All 20 drivers competing at the Circuit de Monaco will now be required to make at least two pit stops during the race. This change was ratified by the World Motor Sport Council and has been incorporated into Article 30.5 m) of the updated Sporting Regulations. The rule states that failing to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

Specifically, the FIA regulation outlines that any driver who does not complete two pit stops or fails to use at least two different specifications of dry-weather tyres will be disqualified. However, if the race is red-flagged and cannot resume, an alternative penalty will be applied. In such a case, 30 seconds will be added to the total race time of any driver who failed to use two different dry-weather tyre compounds or used fewer than three tyre sets in total during the event. Furthermore, an additional 30-second time penalty will be imposed on any driver who only used one set of tyres throughout the race.

This tyre regulation overhaul comes as part of Formula 1’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the Monaco Grand Prix, which has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years for its processional nature. With the evolution of F1 cars into wider and heavier machines, overtaking at Monaco has become exceedingly difficult. As a result, races often lack dynamic racing and depend heavily on qualifying position and pit stop strategy.

During the early practice sessions of the 2025 edition, drivers have already voiced concerns about traffic congestion on the tight circuit. Several laps were compromised by slower cars, and a notable incident occurred when local favorite Charles Leclerc collided with Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin after being impeded. These issues underline the challenges that Monaco presents, further emphasizing the need for rules that add more strategic complexity.

Despite the criticism, the Monaco Grand Prix remains a staple of the F1 calendar and recently secured its place on the schedule until at least 2031 through a new six-year agreement. The introduction of the mandatory two-stop rule is part of Formula 1’s broader strategy to keep the event exciting and relevant for fans and teams alike.

The success of this new rule at Monaco could determine whether similar changes are implemented at other circuits where overtaking is difficult. For now, all eyes will be on the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix to see whether this regulation truly delivers a more th

rilling race.