FIA Introduces New Power‑Limiting Rule for Monaco to Improve Safety

The FIA has implemented an additional rule change for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, targeting engine power delivery in low‑speed sections to improve safety on Formula 1’s tightest street circuit.

FIA Adjusts MGU‑K Power Mapping for the Principality

Alongside the previously announced ban on active aerodynamics for Monaco, the FIA has now introduced a second intervention: a mandatory reduction in MGU‑K power deployment at low speeds. The change is designed to make the cars more predictable in the slow, narrow corners that define the Monte Carlo layout.

Why the FIA Is Reducing Electric Power

According to the updated technical guidance, the MGU‑K will deliver less instantaneous torque at low speeds.

This is intended to:

• Reduce sudden wheelspin when accelerating out of hairpins and chicanes
• Improve stability in traction zones
• Lower the risk of snap oversteer in Monaco’s tight confines
• Create a more consistent power curve for drivers in the slowest parts of the lap

The FIA considers this a necessary safety measure given the characteristics of the 2026 cars and the unique demands of the Monaco circuit.

The new rule comes on top of the earlier decision to disable active aerodynamics for the entire Monaco weekend. Together, these measures aim to prevent unpredictable car behaviour in the slowest sections of the track, where downforce changes and electric torque spikes could otherwise create dangerous situations.

A Targeted Safety Approach for F1’s Most Iconic Street Circuit

Monaco remains the most technically challenging venue on the calendar, with minimal runoff and constant proximity to barriers. The FIA’s latest intervention reflects a broader trend: adapting the 2026 regulations to the specific risks of each circuit.

While the changes may slightly reduce acceleration punch out of slow corners, they are expected to make the race safer and more consistent, without altering the fundamental character of the event.

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