The FIA World Motor Sport Council has authorised the addition of a compulsory second pit cease on the Monaco Grand Prix in an try to create “higher racing” on the well-known occasion.
An absence of overtaking at F1’s most well-known race has led to largely processional racing lately because of the tight nature of the circuit and the larger automobiles.
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix noticed the highest 10 begin and end in the identical positions, with a crimson flag on the opening lap taking out any strategic component.
Since 2010, F1 guidelines state that at the least two dry tyre compounds have to be utilized in a Grand Prix if the situations are dry, subsequently every driver should full a pit cease, until there’s a crimson flag which lets you change tyres.
An FIA assertion launched on Wednesday stated: “The WMSC reviewed a proposal relating to the implementation of a compulsory two-stop technique (in each moist and dry situations) for the Monaco GP, with the first intent of enhancing the sporting spectacle of this race.
“Following current discussions within the F1 Fee, a selected requirement for the Monaco GP has been authorised mandating using at the least three units of tyres within the race, with a minimal of two totally different tyre compounds for use if it is a dry race.”
F1 and the Monaco Grand Prix agreed a brand new deal final 12 months that can see the occasion stay on the calendar till at the least 2031.
The plans have been first made public following an F1 Fee assembly in London final week, after which it was put to the WMSC for approval.
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Charles Leclerc believes including further pit stops to the Monaco Grand Prix might add ‘spice’ to the Sunday race
Charles Leclerc benefitted from the earlier guidelines as he received his house race for the primary time final 12 months, however backed the adjustments when talking in London final week.
“I feel it’ll positively assist the Sunday, particularly with technique. The joy on Sunday is possibly a bit lower than what you’ll hope,” he instructed Sky Sports activities Information.
“The Saturday is unimaginable however the Sunday possibly want just a little little bit of spice and hopefully this may give it.”
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