# F1 Teams Exploit Loophole After Monaco Grand Prix Rule Changes

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Published: 2026-06-05T20:00:00+00:00
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F1 heads into the Monaco Grand Prix with added intrigue as teams arrive having identified a loophole created by recent FIA rule changes, with teams including Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren already appearing to take advantage on the low-speed, high-downforce street circuit. In this episode, Alex and Lydia break down the removal of last year’s mandatory two-stop rule, what that means for this weekend, and which drivers to watch heading into one of the most unique races on the calendar. They also get into Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari contract extension ahead of his home race, Lewis Hamilton’s improving form, and Formula 1’s continued push in the United States with a long-term extension for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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