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FIA confirm major rule change for F1 Monaco Grand Prix that no other race has

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Published 13:36 22 May 2025 GMT+1

FIA confirm major rule change for F1 Monaco Grand Prix that no other race has

The Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, have introduced a major rule change ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Last time out, reigning world champion Max Verstappen showed why it is too soon to count him out of the title race as he dominated to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

The Dutchman finished ahead of McLaren star Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

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This weekend, the iconic Monaco Grand Prix will take place around the world-famous Circuit de Monaco.

Prior to this year's race, the FIA have introduced a new rule in a bid to make the race more exciting.

Due to the nature of the track, overtaking is almost impossible in Monaco and most people value the qualifying session as the most important part of the whole weekend.

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The FIA have now confirmed that each team must use at least three sets of tyres in the race - thus mandating a two-stop strategy.

In addition, the current rule of using a minimum of two different tyre compounds in the race has been retained.

An official FIA statement from earlier in the year read: "The FIA World Motor Sport Council reviewed a proposal regarding the implementation of a mandatory two-stop strategy (in both wet and dry conditions) for the Monaco GP, with the primary intent of improving the sporting spectacle of this Race given the notable difficulty in overtaking at this circuit.

"Following recent discussions in the F1 Commission, a specific requirement for the Monaco GP has been approved, mandating the use of at least three sets of tyres in the Race, with a minimum of two different tyre compounds to be used if it's a dry race."

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The Monaco Grand Prix is an iconic part of F1 history. Image: Getty
The Monaco Grand Prix is an iconic part of F1 history. Image: Getty

Last year, hometown hero Charles Leclerc won from pole position after a dominant display.

Heading into Monaco, Piastri currently leads the standings with 146 points, 13 ahead of teammate Norris.

Meanwhile, defending world champion Verstappen is third with 124 points, with the likes of George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton trailing behind.

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After this weekend's race, F1 will continue next week with the Spanish Grand Prix, which will be held around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: FIA, Formula 1

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan

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