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Monaco Grand Prix Crisis: Is This The Final Lap for the Iconic Race?

David Castro by David Castro
May 26, 2025
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Monaco Grand Prix Crisis: Is This The Final Lap for the Iconic Race?

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 25: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 leads Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW47 Mercede, Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW47 Mercedes, Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari, Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21, George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil driving the (5) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari and Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505250985 // Usage for editorial use only //

Monaco Grand Prix Under Fire: Calls for Drastic Changes to Save the Iconic Race

Criticism is mounting against the Monaco Grand Prix, with former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher warning that the prestigious event may be on its last legs if drastic changes are not implemented. After last year’s lackluster race and this year’s controversial team tactics, fans and experts are questioning the future of the Monaco GP.

Last season’s race saw no changes in the top ten positions after a red flag allowed for a free tire change, leaving fans disappointed with the lack of excitement on the track. This year, a mandatory two-stop strategy was introduced to spice up the competition, but it backfired as teams like Racing Bulls and Williams resorted to controversial tactics to secure double points.

Schumacher expressed his concerns about the future of the Monaco Grand Prix, stating, “A race like this must not happen again.” He emphasized that spectators will not tolerate another dull race and suggested that significant investments and changes to the track layout may be necessary to keep the event relevant.

On the other hand, fellow pundit Nick Heidfeld proposed a novel idea to inject excitement into the Monaco GP – a “joker” lap. He dismissed the idea of a minimum lap time and instead suggested a shortcut that drivers could take once or twice during the race to shake up the standings and create overtaking opportunities.

As calls for reform grow louder, the pressure is on Formula 1 officials to revamp the Monaco Grand Prix and restore its status as a thrilling and unpredictable race on the calendar. Will the iconic event survive the criticism and evolve with the times, or is it facing its final lap? Only time will tell.

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