F1 imposes multiple-pitstop strategies for Monaco GP

The Monaco Grand Prix will get additional mandatory pitstops to promote more eventful racing during Formula 1 races at the principality, as the FIA ratified further new rules at its latest commission meeting.

The latest FIA commission meeting led to a number of resolutions across the championship's sporting, technical, and financial regulations, but also hosted discussions with regards to improving the spectacle at Monaco.

The commission agreed that introducing more mandatory pitstops at the Monte Carlo race, although the specific number was not disclosed, was the best way forward to achieve this; usually, the Monaco GP is treated as a one-stop race due to the importance of track position and low tyre wear.

Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, makes a pit stop during FP1

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It also ratified the additional wing flexibility tests set to be imposed on the teams in response to the controversies over flexing aerodynamics over 2024; more stringent rear wing tests will be imposed from the start of the season, while the same will also be applied to the front wing tests from the Spanish Grand Prix.

Furthermore, the driver cooling system parameters have now been defined, as it is set to be included within the 2025 regulations for races where a 'heat hazard' is declared.

Restrictions on the number of gearboxes have now been deleted, with the FIA citing that the current reliability of the components is such that it no longer requires monitoring. The statement also mentions that there will be clarifications to the start procedure of sprint and grand prix races to cover off any aborted start confusion - seen most notably at last year's Brazilian Grand Prix.

There will also be updates to the 2026 technical regulations to boost the aerodynamic performance and energy management systems as F1 switches to a near-50/50 split between power delivery of the internal combustion engine and hybrid components.