Today, F1 kicked off its first Commission meeting of 2025, where proposals for regulation changes tailored specifically for the Monaco GP were made.
Among the approved changes are stricter deflection tests for both the rear and front wings. The new regulations for the front wings will be put into action starting from the Spanish Grand Prix.
Monaco has been a staple on the calendar ever since the start of the F1 Championship in 1950. However, in recent years, there have been frequent debates about whether the Monaco Grand Prix should stay on the F1 calendar.
Whilst some would argue that the race is too unique and iconic, others say that the lack of ‘real racing’ doesn’t weigh up to it being a historic race.
Despite the ongoing debate about the Monaco GP, F1 extended its contract with the venue to 2031.
The proposed regulation changes could increase the mandatory pit stops in the race.
Due to the narrowness of the Monaco street track, overtakes are a rarity, making pit stops the only opportunity to gain positions during the race.
Upping the mandatory pit stops could potentially increase the number of overtakes, provided there are deviances in strategy.
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix saw almost no position changes as the grid absolved the mandatory pit stop after a red flag following a race-ending crash between Kevin Magnussen and Sergio Perez halted the races right after the start.
After the restart, the race turned into a procession with Pole-Sitter and hometown hero Charles Leclerc taking victory.
The lackluster race re-sparked the debate surrounding the GP and likely prompted F1’s proposal for regulation changes as they seek to “better racing at the Monaco Grand Prix.”
The Sporting Advisory Committee will continue discussing the F1 proposals in the upcoming weeks.
F1 regulation changes ahead of 2025 season
During the commission meeting in London, F1 also approved changes for the 2025 Technical, Sporting, and Financial Regulations.
Included among the approved changes are stricter deflection tests for both the front and rear wings. The new regulations for the front wings will take effect starting from the Spanish Grand Prix.
Additional approved modifications comprised the driver cooling system, details on its necessity, and the removal of restrictions regarding the number of gearboxes permitted each season
F1 also revised and clarified regulations about Sprint and Race start procedures, including the aborted start procedure.
The FIA updated on the 2026 Regulations, in particular Technical Regulations.
