P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was not overly impressed by the mandatory two-stop rule, which had no impact on the top four on the Monaco grid.
During the Monaco Grand Prix, Max Verstappen humorously suggested that next season’s event should entail “four stops” instead of the new mandatory two-stop rule that was implemented.
The introduction of the rule was aimed at enhancing the excitement of the race at the Circuit de Monaco but fell short, as overtaking continued to be a major challenge on the iconic track.
Despite leading parts of the race, Verstappen ultimately finished in fourth place, as his pit stops were strategically executed after his competitors.
Verstappen jokingly expressed his feelings about the race, highlighting the lack of pressure due to the significant gap behind him and the neutral nature of his emotions during the event.
The top four drivers maintained their starting positions on the grid, with the lower half of the top 10 seeing shifts mainly due to Fernando Alonso’s retirement during the race.
Team boss Christian Horner pointed out Monaco’s inherent issue of limited overtaking opportunities, with Verstappen humorously suggesting the possibility of doubling the required number of pit stops for future races without affecting the race outcome for the frontrunners.
