Because overtaking is rare, the race can be dull. So the sport has ruled that two pit stops are now mandatory in a bid to spice things up.

The F1 Monaco race takes place from May 23 to 25 at Circuit de Monaco. Those in the U.S. can watch the race by tuning into ABC on cable or livestreaming on ESPN+. American viewers can watch the race live on Sunday, May 25 at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. Check out a complete F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025 schedule here .

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