F1 team heads call for Monaco to ‘move with the times’ and make track change
theguardian.comPublished: 5/26/2025
Summary
Can overtaking even happen at Monaco? The legendary circuit faces a uphill battle for cars to pass each other as teams push for changes to fix the problem of massive cars hogging the track. While efforts to enforce mandatory pit stops proved futile, drivers and teams alike dismissed the rule changes as redundant, with many blaming luck rather than skill for deciding race outcomes. Meanwhile, team principals are weighing in on potential solutions, including altering the track layout or introducing stricter regulations, but the challenge remains immense given Monaco’s unique setting.