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F1 is assessing a potential drastic rule change that would enforce a mandatory minimum of two pits stops for teams in Grands Prix.
Formula 1 is considering a new rule that would require teams to make at least two pit stops during Grands Prix, in an effort to increase strategic diversity in races.
Since refuelling was banned in 2010, pit stops in F1 have focused solely on changing tires, leading to less variation in race outcomes based on strategy.
The lack of degradation on track has shifted the focus to pit crew errors and on-track incidents as the primary factors influencing race positions.
The recent trial of a mandatory two-stop rule at the Monaco Grand Prix did not fully address the issue, as teams made their first stop during a red flag period.
Reports suggest that this rule could be implemented for the entire season, with discussions expected to take place within the F1 Commission.
Pirelli’s Motorsport Manager supports the idea of mandatory two-stop races, emphasizing the need to prioritize entertainment for fans over teams’ strategic preferences.
