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05/30/2026/Autosport

How the FIA is limiting F1 cars’ top speed at Monaco GP with new engine maps

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The FIA is limiting F1 top speeds at the Monaco Grand Prix through engine-map and active-aero restrictions.

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The jewel in the crown of the Formula 1 calendar, Monaco has represented a challenge for the past century – challenge which will be transformed this year, as the new technical regulations introduce key elements that will significantly impact safety and car set-up. As revealed on Friday, active aerodynamics will be disabled throughout the lap in order to minimise risks, for the first time this.