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The Monaco Grand Prix highlighted some issues with F1’s current red flag rules, so should drivers be allowed to change tyres during such stoppages?
One of the major topics of discussion following the Monaco Grand Prix was the debate on whether drivers should be allowed to change tires during red flag stoppages. Currently, F1 rules permit tire changes and damage repairs when a red flag temporarily stops a race, giving teams the opportunity to make their mandatory pit stops without time penalties, as seen during the first-lap red flag in Monte Carlo. This issue has long been debated in F1, as it benefits drivers yet to pit while potentially harming the race of those who already have. The incident in Monaco exemplified this problem to an extreme extent, affecting the strategic aspect of the race significantly. Monaco’s unique track characteristics, combined with the timing of the red flag, led to a race where position changes were minimal, resulting in a processional event with limited overtaking. The absence of mandatory pit stops for most drivers due to the red flag raised the question of whether tire changes should be allowed during such stoppages. Share your views on this issue by commenting or voting in the latest RacingNews365 poll.
