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F1 drivers will have their top speed potential pegged back at the Monaco Grand Prix…
At the Monaco Grand Prix, Formula 1 drivers will have their top speed potential restricted due to energy deployment limits specific to the street track, as revealed by The Race.
The layout of the Monte Carlo circuit presents a unique driving experience with short straights, heavy braking zones, and slow speed corners that favor the current cars.
Unlike other tracks, there should be no shortage of energy harvesting at Monaco, ensuring ample power availability without long straights to drain the battery.
To address safety concerns arising from increased power deployment, the FIA has mandated a special engine mode setting for Monaco to control maximum power output on straights.
The ‘Rev 1’ engine map sets a cap on MGU-K deployment at 350kW, gradually reducing it from 200km/h to enhance safety and prevent cars from becoming too fast for the circuit’s layout.
While the power limitations may affect top speeds on straights, drivers expect Monaco to showcase the 2026 regulations effectively and provide a more natural driving experience compared to other tracks this season.
