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In a major shake-up to the Formula 1 regulations aimed at enhancing the spectacle of one of the sport’s most prestigious events, the FIA has officially confirmed a new mandatory tyre rule for the Monaco Grand Prix—along with a stern warning to teams that penalties for non-compliance will be severe.
As part of its latest update to the F1 Sporting Regulations, the World Motor Sport Council has approved a rule that will require every driver to make two compulsory pit stops during the 2025 edition of the race around the tight and twisting streets of Monte Carlo. This change, now enshrined in Article 30.5 m) of the Sporting Regulations, is designed to inject more unpredictability and overtaking opportunities into a race often criticised for being processional and lacking in drama due to the narrow, overtaking-unfriendly circuit layout.
The new regulation marks a significant departure from the traditional single-stop strategies typically employed at Monaco, where tyre degradation is historically low and track position is crucial. In most previous editions of the race, many teams would attempt to run as long as possible on one set of tyres, turning the Grand Prix into a tyre management exercise rather than a flat-out sprint.
However, from 2025 onwards, that approach will no longer be viable. Under the new rules, every driver must complete two separate pit stops, meaning teams will have to think more creatively about strategy and tyre usage. This move could force more variation in race tactics, increase mid-race shuffling of positions, and potentially give more chances for midfield teams to challenge the frontrunners.
