FIA removes active aerodynamics for Monaco Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated May 29, 2026

The FIA has decided that active aerodynamics will not be utilized during the Monaco Grand Prix due to safety concerns. This decision stems from fears that cars could reach dangerous speeds exiting the Tunnel, where limited run-off areas exist. As a result, the upcoming race will proceed with fixed settings, removing a key feature expected with the 2026 Formula 1 cars. Teams and drivers will adapt to this change ahead of the event scheduled for May 28, 2023.
- •FIA eliminates active aerodynamics for Monaco GP
- •Safety concerns cited due to Tunnel exit speeds
- •Race set for May 28, 2023
- •Teams must adjust strategies accordingly
- 9:19 AMAutosport — FIA scraps F1 straight mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
- 9:18 AMMotorsport.com — Active aero banned at F1 Monaco GP
"The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key features of the 2026 Formula 1 cars. The race in the principality will therefore be run with fixed ...Keep reading
"The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key features of the 2026 Formula 1 cars. The race in the principality will therefore be run with fixed ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportMay 29, 2026, 9:19 AMFIA scraps F1 straight mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key features of the 2026 Formula 1 cars. The race in the principality will therefore be run with fixed ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comMay 29, 2026, 9:18 AMActive aero banned at F1 Monaco GP
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key features of the 2026 Formula 1 cars. The race in the principality will therefore be run with fixed ...Keep reading
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