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Monaco Grand Prix Preparations Intensify as Teams Adapt to New Pit-Stop Rules

Drivers and teams finalize strategies for the iconic Monte Carlo race, with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen leading the title battle.

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The 2025 Formula 1 season begins with a record 24-race calendar, featuring thrilling events like the Monaco Grand Prix from May 23-25. Pool via REUTERS/Luca Bruno
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Overview

  • The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix weekend runs from May 23–25, featuring practice sessions, qualifying, and a 78-lap race on the narrow Circuit de Monaco.
  • A new FIA-mandated two-pit-stop rule requires drivers to use at least three tyre sets and two dry-weather compounds, adding strategic complexity.
  • Oscar Piastri enters the weekend with a 13-point championship lead, having won four of the season's seven races so far.
  • Max Verstappen, coming off a victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, aims to close the gap in the standings and secure his third win of the season.
  • Qualifying on Saturday is expected to be pivotal, as Monaco's tight circuit makes overtaking during the race highly challenging.