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Monaco Grand Prix Drama: Albon Warns of Controversial “Bus-Parking” Strategy

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 22, 2025
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Monaco Grand Prix Drama: Albon Warns of Controversial “Bus-Parking” Strategy

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 22, 2025 Williams' Alexander Albon ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Monaco Grand Prix Shocker: Double Pit-Stop Drama Unfolds with Albon’s Startling Revelation

The upcoming Monaco Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling spectacle with a groundbreaking rule change – the introduction of a mandatory double pit-stop. Unlike any other race, cars will have to make two pit-stops during the Monaco Grand Prix, using at least two sets of slick tires if the race remains dry. This rule aims to inject excitement into the race, preventing a monotonous procession of cars following each other without any position changes.

The majority of drivers have welcomed this innovation, believing it is worth trying this season to assess its real impact on race strategies. However, concerns have been raised by Williams driver Alex Albon regarding a potential misuse of this strategy, drawing on a past incident as an example.

Albon expressed support for the FIA and F1’s initiative but hinted at a possible ‘distorted’ use of the double pit-stop strategy. He referred to an incident in the recent past to highlight his point. “When racing on a track like this, making two pit-stops, such a situation is definitely possible. And you don’t want to have a race like that,” Albon stated during a press conference in Monte Carlo.

The driver recalled an event in Jeddah in 2024 involving Haas driver Kevin Magnussen, who essentially parked the bus during the race, allowing Nico Hulkenberg to make a free pit-stop. Magnussen adopted this strategy after receiving a time penalty and his race was already compromised. Albon warned that a similar race plan could be devised by a team on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of fair play.

While acknowledging the need to experiment with double pit-stops, Albon cautioned that it might not necessarily change the race dynamics significantly. The Williams driver’s insights shed light on the strategic complexities and potential loopholes that teams could exploit during the Monaco Grand Prix, adding an intriguing layer of anticipation to the already prestigious event.

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