FIA mandates new power map for Monaco to limit electric energy use
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The FIA has intervened with a new engine map for the Monaco Grand Prix, limiting power deployment to address safety concerns. The decision comes as 2026 Formula 1 cars regenerate excessive battery energy due to Monaco's slow track profile. Drivers will have a power cutoff at 200 km/h, with no battery assistance beyond 300 km/h. This change is expected to affect the race dynamics significantly, making overtaking challenging and reducing the number of required pit stops. Qualifying may play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the event.
- •FIA's new power map reduces electric deployment for Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Cars will cut power at 200 km/h to enhance safety on tight track.
- •The decision follows issues with excessive energy regeneration.
- •Qualifying will be critical for race positioning.
- •Only one pit stop is required under the new regulations.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — FIA Forces F1 Teams to Slash Electric Power Maps for the First Time as Monaco’s Extreme Harvesting Breaks 2026 Engine Rules
"The 2026 Formula 1 cars have been plagued by embarrassing “lift-and-coast” tactics and “superclipping” because drivers simply cannot regenerate enough battery power on fast tracks to sustain the mandated fifty-fifty power split. But heading into the Monaco Grand Prix this…
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