The FIA World Motor Sport Council has confirmed adjustments 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 automobile must pit twice, whatever the climate circumstances.
“The FIA World Motor Sport Council reviewed a proposal relating to the implementation of a compulsory 2-stop technique (in each moist and dry circumstances) for the Monaco GP, with the first intent of enhancing the sporting spectacle of this race given the notable issue in overtaking at this circuit,” an announcement learn.
“Following current discussions within the F1 Fee, a particular requirement for the Monaco GP has been authorized mandating the usage of 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 all the way down to the width of the present automobiles, whereas one-stop methods are all too frequent with monitor place king.
The state of affairs reached a head final 12 months 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 circumstances.
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Different subjects coated by the fee assembly, held earlier than the F1 75 livery launch occasion at London’s O2 Enviornment, included ratifying extra wing flex checks set to be imposed on the groups in response to the controversies over flexing aerodynamics throughout 2024.
In consequence, extra stringent rear wing checks will start from the beginning of the 2025 season, whereas the identical can even be utilized to the entrance wing checks from the Spanish Grand Prix.
Moreover, the driving force cooling system parameters have now been outlined, as it’s set to be included throughout the 2025 laws 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 could be elective this 12 months earlier than turning into necessary from 2026.
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Mark Mann-Bryans
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