Active Aero will not be used during Monaco Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Active Aero, a system allowing enhanced speeds and grip for Formula 1 cars, will not be utilized at the Monaco Grand Prix. The decision stems from safety concerns, as the technology will be locked in maximum downforce cornering mode for the duration of the race. This adjustment highlights the unique challenges posed by the narrow, winding streets of Monaco and aims to ensure driver safety amid the event's demanding conditions. As teams prepare for the race, they will need to strategize around the absence of this technology.
- •Active Aero enhances speed on straights and grip in corners.
- •The Monaco Grand Prix will restrict its use for safety reasons.
- •The system will operate in maximum downforce cornering mode at the race.
- •Monaco's challenging track layout influences F1 safety decisions.
"Formula 1 drivers have been getting familiar with Active Aero so far this season, a system that allows greater speeds on straights and more grip in the corners. But it will be off limits to them at the Monaco Grand Prix – and locked in maximum downforce cornering mode – for safety reasons, as F1.com explains…
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