More pit stops to make Monaco GP less boring

Formula One's governing body FIA announced plans on Feb 18 to revive the Monaco Grand Prix as a spectacle by increasing the number of mandatory pit stops during the race.

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LONDON - Formula One's governing body FIA announced plans on Feb 18 to revive the Monaco Grand Prix as a spectacle by increasing the number of mandatory pit stops during the race.

Arguably one of world sport's most glamorous events, the Monaco Grand Prix's distinctive twisty street track has remained largely unchanged since the first race was staged in 1929.

Last season's edition saw the top 10 finish in the same order they started, with the size and weight of modern-day F1 cars making overtaking all but impossible on the 3.3km course.

But the FIA has now proposed, following an F1 commission meeting in London on Feb 18, doubling the pit stops from the regulation one in a bid to make the race much less of a procession.

"With the aim of promoting better racing at the Monaco Grand Prix, the commission discussed proposals for Monaco-specific regulations," said an FIA statement.