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How Liam Lawson's slow-down tactics affected the Monaco GP

One of the great mysteries prior to this year's Monaco Grand Prix had lain in how Formula 1's teams would execute a second stop for tyres – especially without the impact of a safety car.

Motorsport · May 27, 2025

Has the Monaco Grand Prix lost its sparkle? | The F1 Hangover

Let’s get one thing straight: the Monaco Grand Prix is just as special as everyone tells you it is. The history, the prestige, the European glamour - it’s absolute magic. For decades, the 78-lap race around the streets of Monte Carlo has been unmatched in spectacle and status. It’s long…

Motorsport · May 26, 2025

Why the Monaco GP pitstop rule didn't work due to the major problem F1 cannot fix

After last year's Monaco “procession” – as Red Bull team principal Christian Horner called it – Formula 1 and the FIA felt the need to try ‘something’ for this year's grand prix.

Autosport · May 26, 2025

Winners and losers from F1's 2025 Monaco GP

While Monaco is known as a gambling haven, its Formula 1 grand prix is generally a meritocracy rather than one defined by being dealt a good hand. Qualifying on pole is usually a recipe for success on Sunday, and even F1's best efforts to try something different by mandating two…

Motorsport · May 25, 2025

George Russell questions Monaco race future after ‘screw it’ moment at chicane

Russell finished 11th on Sunday.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Wolff reveals "I'm sorry" text from Vowles as Williams adds to Mercedes' woes in Monaco

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed a text exchange during the Monaco Grand Prix with Williams counterpart James Vowles who apologised for his drivers backing up George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Autosport · May 25, 2025

Carlos Sainz slams two-pitstop rule for “manipulating the outcome” of the Monaco GP

Carlos Sainz has criticised the mandatory two-pitstop rule that was implemented for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, as he felt it was too easy for drivers manipulate it by slowing down to create a buffer for their team-mates to pit.

Motorsport · May 25, 2025

Sainz: Monaco GP two-pitstop rule "manipulated" the race

Carlos Sainz has criticised the mandatory two-pitstop rule that was implemented for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, as he felt it was too easy for drivers manipulate it by slowing down to create a buffer for their team-mates to pit.

Autosport · May 25, 2025

Williams boss apologised for causing Mercedes’ woes in F1 Monaco GP

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reached into his pocket during his post-race media briefing and pulled out his phone to read a text exchange that he had with his Williams counterpart during the Monaco Grand Prix. The messages showed Williams team principal James Vowles apologising to Wolff after his drivers…

Motorsport · May 25, 2025

Did F1’s Monaco GP two-pitstop rule work? Our writers have their say

The mandatory two tyre changes at this year’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix was the talking point of the race – but did it work?

Autosport · May 25, 2025