‘Three second rule’ among reasons F1’s dropped active aero for Monaco

Formula 1 drivers will not run active aero over the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with the FIA deciding that there will be no straight mode zones.As part of the 2026 rules package, cars have featured active front and rear wings as a means of reducing drag on the straights.Drivers switch their wings to run flat in FIA designated straight modes, with the flaps then reverting to a normal raised stance in corners for maximum downforce.But as the first track map for the Monaco Grand Prix has appeared, it has emerged that there will be no straight mode zones featured at all.This comes despite there appearing to be some locations where the wings could be opened.For example, previously DRS – which opened the rear wing flap – was allowed on the short start-finish straight.FIA cri …