Overview

• The FIA has mandated that all drivers must make at least two pit stops and use all three dry tyre compounds during the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix.
• The rule change is designed to counteract Monaco’s historically processional races by introducing more strategic variability and overtaking opportunities.
• Drivers, including Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr., warn the rule could lead to unpredictable 'lottery' outcomes, especially with safety cars influencing strategies.
• Pierre Gasly and Fernando Alonso see potential opportunities in the added complexity, suggesting it could create chances to alter Sunday’s race order.
• Veteran Juan Pablo Montoya predicts that many teams may struggle to adapt to the unfamiliar regulations, potentially leading to significant strategic errors.