FIA confirms retention of the two-stop rule for 2026 Grand Prix
Formula 1’s decision to retain the controversial two-stop rule for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix has sparked significant backlash from teams and drivers alike.
Critics argue the regulation disrupts strategic flexibility and compromises race integrity, with Williams team principal James Vowles calling it the most uncomfortable rule change he’s experienced.
The FIA has defended the move, stating it aims to increase competitiveness, but team bosses say they were not adequately consulted, fueling tensions across the paddock.