The Monaco Grand Prix remains a hot topic after 2025’s controversial race changes.
- Alex Brundle backs the Monaco GP, emphasizing its unique spectacle.
- The FIA’s two-stop rule for Monaco 2025 led to mixed reactions.
- Some drivers criticized the race manipulation, notably Carlos Sainz.
- Monaco’s contract is extended, ensuring its presence until 2031.
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix continues to stir conversation within the racing community. Despite the FIA’s attempt to spice up the race with a mandatory two-stop rule, reactions have been divided. While the intention was to add excitement, the results left several drivers, including Carlos Sainz, unimpressed. Sainz described the situation as ‘manipulation’ when tactics were used to back up the pack, ultimately benefiting some teams with a strategic gap creation ahead of pit stops.
With overtaking opportunities already scarce due to the circuit’s tight nature, this year’s race offered little in terms of thrilling passes. However, Alex Brundle, a prominent commentator, has stepped forward to defend the event. He passionately argued that the Monaco GP is ‘going nowhere’ despite the criticisms, underscoring its status as a key attraction on the F1 calendar.
Brundle took to social media to voice his views, acknowledging the unusual nature of this year’s race but highlighting the spectacular qualifying day as a saving grace. He pointed out that altering or canceling the Monaco GP would mean losing a significant spectacle. Brundle also mentioned that teams had a say in the rule changes, which were experimental in nature, aiming to introduce some variability into the traditional race.
The essential argument for keeping Monaco in the circuit lineup relies heavily on its iconic status and commercial appeal. Brundle emphasized that the presence of people and businesses drawn to the event makes it critical from a business perspective. He views the two-stop rule as a tool that was worth trying to understand its impact on the race dynamics.
Meanwhile, on the racetrack, Lando Norris’s pole-to-victory run added another layer to the ongoing narrative, as he secured his second win of the season and narrowed the points gap to his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri.
Monaco’s place in Formula 1 remains secured, continuing to captivate audiences with its unique charm despite ongoing debates.
