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Crash.net ponders the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s F1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen’s victory at Imola marked the end of McLaren’s winning streak and injected new excitement into the F1 2025 title race.
The Monaco Grand Prix is next in the F1 calendar, known as the world championship’s most prestigious event during the second European leg of the season.
This year’s Monaco Grand Prix introduces a mandatory two-stop race format, aiming to enhance the racing spectacle on the challenging street circuit.
Teams and drivers have largely supported the rule change, anticipating more strategic diversity and excitement during the race.
Max Verstappen’s dominating performance at Imola has added him as a serious contender in the title fight, narrowing the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Looking ahead, the big question remains whether Verstappen can continue his momentum in Monaco and Barcelona, as the unique characteristics of Monaco could favor McLaren’s performance.
