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F1 teams braced for ‘unique’ FIA curfew ruling at Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1 teams must adhere to a unique curfew at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend following the FIA’s confirmation. The curfew will be in effect on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with concessions made to its length during these Restricted Periods. Teams cannot work on the car or remain in the paddock during these periods, except for a limited number of operational personnel assigned for tyre preparations. Breaching the curfew rules will result in both drivers starting the grand prix from the pit lane. In the case of McLaren’s breach in Bahrain, no penalty was imposed as it was within their allotted exceptions for the season. The curfew periods have specific start and end times before each session, and different exceptions allocated for each Restricted Period. The Monaco Grand Prix presents logistical challenges, hence adjustments have been made to mitigate these challenges for F1 teams during the race weekend.