F1 to introduce extra mandatory pit stops for Monaco

Big changes are on the way for the historic Monaco Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 commission agreed to increase the number of mandatory pit stops during the Monaco Grand Prix in hopes of "promoting better racing," the FIA announced Tuesday.

The Sporting Advisory Committee will discuss proposed new regulations for the Monaco race in the coming weeks, the FIA added.

Monaco is often criticized for being a procession due to the lack of overtakes on the tight street circuit. The top 10 finishers in last year's race, which was won by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, remained unchanged from their starting grid spots after a early red flag eliminated any need to make a pit stop.

The objective for Monaco is for drivers to make two mandatory pit stops and use all three tire compounds, sources told Andrew Benson of the BBC. Two stops would reportedly still be necessary for a wet race, though tire requirements would be loosened.

Drivers are currently obligated to use at least two different tire compounds during a dry race.

Monaco has long been a staple on the F1 calendar. The street circuit is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport alongside the Indianapolis 500 and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The F1 commission also agreed to stop limiting the number of gearboxes teams are allowed to use, stating that "the reliability of current designs renders this restriction obsolete."

Other changes approved for 2025 include more stringent deflection tests on the rear wing from the start of the season and tougher tests on the front wing from the Spanish Grand Prix onward.