Discussions about an idea to introduce a mandatory two stops to Formula 1 are tentatively being held, but shouldn’t the sport be looking in the other direction?

It has been confirmed to PlanetF1.com that the concept of introducing a rule to ensure a mandatory two-stop strategy is to be discussed at the F1 Commission, with an eye to introducing further strategic options.

Why is a mandatory two-stop strategy being discussed?

With slow pitlane speed limits, teams are loath to pit their cars any more than is necessary, meaning that, where track conditions and tyre life makes it possible, a single pit-stop is frequently the winning strategy in modern F1; indeed, the most recent five races have all been won with a single-stop strategy.

This year, the idea of introducing a mandatory two-stop

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