Why the Monaco GP pitstop rule didn’t work due to the major problem F1 cannot fix

After last year’s Monaco “procession” – as Red Bull team principal Christian Horner called it – Formula 1 and the FIA felt the need to try ‘something’ for this year’s grand prix.
‘Something’ turned out to be a rule change aimed at adding strategic intrigue to the race. The FIA mandated that each driver must use three sets of tyres, which – barring a red flag – would mean two …Keep reading
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ETRC: Kiss strengthens title lead at Lausitzring

ETRC: Kiss strengthens title lead at Lausitzring

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Making its debut on the FIA ETRC calendar, the Lausitzring hosted the first of two German rounds scheduled on this year’s eight-event calendar and delivered a dramatic mix of action and attrition. The weekend began with local ace Jochen Hahn claiming pole in Qualifying 1, outpacing Kiss and raising hopes of challenging the Hungarian’s early-season dominance.

However, Kiss quickly reasserted his authority. He overtook Hahn early in Race 1 to take a commanding win and followed it up with a lights-to-flag victory from pole in Race 3.

Hahn, still seeking his first win of 2025, remained Kiss’s closest challenger. He finished second in both Hungarian’s victories while his qualifying form shows he remains a serious contender.

Making his series comeback aboard Kiss’ title-winning MAN truck, René Reinert delivered the standout performance of the weekend in Race 2, charging from fifth on the reverse grid to claim his first victory of the year. A decisive move on Mark Taylor midway through the race secured the lead, which he held to the flag to delight his home crowd.

Halm was once again a model of consistency, taking two podiums and fending off late pressure in Race 3.

Sascha Lenz, José Eduardo Rodrigues and Albacete were regulars in the midfield battles, with Lenz taking a Race 2 podium. Taylor again impressed with strong pace and racecraft despite focusing primarily on Chrome class honours.

Race 4 was cancelled following an earlier support series incident that left oil on the circuit. Following inspection and amid challenging weather conditions, the FIA Race Director deemed conditions unsafe and called off the final contest of the weekend.

With two rounds completed, Kiss leads the standings on 105 points, ahead of Hahn on 81 and Halm rounding out the top three with 65 points to her name.

The championship resumes with Round 3 at the Slovakia Ring on 7–8 June.

Goodyear FIA ETRC standings after round 2:

1. Norbert Kiss 105 points
2. Jochen Hahn 81
3. Steffi Halm 65

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How “stroke of genius” set up Racing Bulls for season-best result at F1 Monaco GP

Sitting in the Monaco Grand Prix media centre towards the end of Sunday’s Formula 1 race, the press pack were trying to decide just how we each felt about the introduction of the mandatory two-stop rule and if it had worked or not.
One of them hit the nail firmly on the head when he suggested that it worked for teams who played it smart with strategy and punished those who did not – and in …Keep reading
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Russell: F1 should make Monaco GP a qualifying race

George Russell thinks a radical Monaco Grand Prix format change might be needed after a failed Formula 1 rules experiment.
After years of suffering through Monaco processions, F1 and the FIA agreed to trial a rules experiment by mandating the use of three tyre sets, effectively turning the 78-lap race into a two-stopper.
The idea was to create more strategic variance and jeopardy, but in the …Keep reading
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Wolff reveals “I’m sorry” text from Vowles as Williams adds to Mercedes’ woes in Monaco

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed a text exchange during the Monaco Grand Prix with Williams counterpart James Vowles who apologised for his drivers backing up George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Wolff and Vowles are good friends, with the latter have worked under Wolff at Mercedes before taking the top job at Williams, where he has already started an overhaul of the …Keep reading
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Sainz: Monaco GP two-pitstop rule “manipulated” the race

Carlos Sainz has criticised the mandatory two-pitstop rule that was implemented for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, as he felt it was too easy for drivers manipulate it by slowing down to create a buffer for their team-mates to pit.
Both Williams drivers worked together to hold up the midfield which meant they could pit and not lose positions, resulting in both Sainz and Alex Albon scoring …Keep reading
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