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A senior FIA chief has admitted that there is a clear issue they’re looking to clean up heading into the 2026 season.
A senior FIA chief has acknowledged a clear issue requiring resolution before the 2026 season. FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis recognized shortcomings in the Monaco Grand Prix due to the new two-stop mandate’s introduction to enhance race excitement. The narrow, twisty Monaco streets posed challenges for overtaking, prompting teams to use drivers strategically as blockers during pit stops. Despite only one legal overtake in the race, the FIA will uphold the two-pitstop rule for 2026, subject to further discussion. Tombazis emphasized the need for creative solutions to address the overtaking limitations in Monaco, with plans to engage the Sporting Advisory Committee and F1 Commission. Discussions to improve racing dynamics and engagement are ongoing within FIA and the F1 community.
