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F1 drivers will not be able to go as fast as usual at the Monaco Grand Prix, the next race in the 2026 championship.
At the Monaco Grand Prix, F1 drivers will not be able to reach their usual top speeds due to changes in the design of the new cars for the 2026 championship.
These new F1 cars are smaller, lighter, and narrower, which is expected to encourage more overtaking on the narrow streets of Monaco.
The regulations now include different power deployment strategies using features like the ‘boost’ button and ‘overtake mode’ to optimize performance on various parts of the circuit.
Concerns have been raised about how fast the cars will be able to go on the faster sections of the track, prompting the FIA to implement power output changes.
For the Monaco GP, a new engine mode setting will limit maximum power deployment on straights, affecting the cars’ top speeds and safety measures will involve restricted wing flaps operation for added caution.
These adjustments aim to balance performance and safety at the upcoming race, setting a different dynamic for the competition at this iconic circuit.
