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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has suggested that the current F1 cars are the “main limitation” for overtaking at the Monaco GP after the FIA’s two-stop rule ultimately failed to provide further entertainment.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes that the current Formula 1 cars are the main obstacle to overtaking at the Monaco Grand Prix, as the two-stop rule failed to enhance the race’s excitement. The Monaco Grand Prix saw Lando Norris claim victory, while the top three, including Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri, maintained their positions.
Despite the FIA’s attempt to increase drama with the two-stop rule, only four overtakes happened at Monaco last year, raising questions about the track’s place on the calendar. Stella anticipates that the 2026 regulations, featuring smaller cars, will bring more thrilling races with cars having less grip and longer braking zones.
Stella emphasizes that the key to more overtaking lies in changing the cars rather than enforcing specific strategies, expressing hope for increased excitement in future Monaco Grands Prix. He suggests that modifying the cars may make overtaking possible even when one is significantly faster and speculates that potential alterations to the track layout could further enhance the racing experience.
