May 3, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (81) reacts after finishing second during the F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Monaco GP 2025: Oscar Piastri is Not in Favor of “Two-Stop” Rule!

Is the new rule for Monaco GP going to work as intended?

The Monaco Grand Prix 2025 is getting a new rule this year. In order to make racing in the principality more exciting for fans, Formula 1 is changing the tyre strategy for the race. Ideally, Monaco has always favored a one-stop tyre strategy. The driver leading from pole stays on medium or hard tyres in order to get the win.

Monaco’s focus on grid position and lack of overtaking is not particularly liked by the fans. This year teams need to mandatorily run three sets of tyres during the race. This means, that in any condition teams need to make two pit-stops before finishing the race.

Brundle identifies loophole in FIA’s Monaco GP two-stop mandate:

— Martin Brundle supported the FIA’s new rule requiring two pit stops at the Monaco Grand Prix but expressed concern over the lack of timing stipulations. Speaking to Sky F1, he said:

“I like the idea, it’s… pic.twitter.com/gfZ9aEArD7
— This is Formula 1 (@ThisIsFormu1a1) May 24, 2025

The new rules have also given way to chaos. The Formula 1 fans and experts are wondering how effective this strategy is going to be. The two-stop rule is the first time F1 has introduced anything for Monaco. The teams can also change their tyres during a red flag and get away with it. The primary condition is that teams must use three different sets of tyres and two different tyre compounds.

Also Read: What is the “Two Pit-Stop Rule” for Monaco GP Tomorrow?

Oscar Piastri is Confused About the Efficiency of New Rules

Piastri was able to claim a podium in Monaco last year. He was furiously chasing down Charles Leclerc but could get past him due to lack of overtaking opportunities.

Piastri thinks that the new rules for Monaco are complicated. He still believes that the pole winner at Monaco has the best chance for winning the race.

According to Piastri,

“I think there is going to be a lot of gambling on safety cars, red flags, especially if you’re not a high points-paying position. There’s going to be a lot of risks taken, because ultimately if it goes wrong, you’re not losing anything.”

Oscar Piastri wary of two-stop rule causing complications 🥴
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) May 22, 2025

Oscar Piastri was also quick to point out the use of safety car window. He is sure that a safety car will come in handy for the teams during the race. Ultimately, Oscar Piastri’s statement carry weight. If the team does not manage to make a mess of their pitstop. They can easily get away with a slower tyre as long as they have the position.

The new rules are not exactly bound to make Monaco exciting but they can bring a bit more drama tot he race. Monaco GP is in danger due to the complications that have become a part of it. The race may soon get taken off the Formula 1 calendar due to lack of feasibility.

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