Overview
- The FIA confirmed late May that straight mode — the 2026 active low‑drag aero system replacing DRS — will be disabled for the main race at the Monaco Grand Prix as an exceptional, circuit‑specific measure.
- Overtake Mode will remain available with detection and activation zones shown on the official circuit map, so drivers can still get a short burst of extra electrical power to attempt passes in designated areas.
- Race organisers will enforce a Rev1 engine/electric mapping that keeps full MGU‑K output (350 kW) only up to a much lower speed threshold — reported examples put full power only to about 200 km/h — then cuts assistance earlier than the standard map.
- Teams and drivers say the changes make Monaco more about qualifying, low‑speed handling and driver precision, with drivers such as Franco Colapinto reporting a strong mid‑corner push but reduced top‑end speed on the straights.
- The decision reflects safety limits of Montecarlo — short main straight, tunnel approach to Sainte‑Dévote and close barriers — and will force teams to change setups, energy management and race strategy for a weekend that rewards high downforce and traction.