Monza 2026 to see lower top speeds due to F1's 5MJ energy rule

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Ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, reports explain how F1's new 5MJ energy harvesting limit will reduce top speeds at Monza, making the 'Temple of Speed' slower than the Hungaroring. Teams and drivers react to the expected performance shift.

Oscar Piastri McLaren

How the sources differ

Motorsport.com details the technical rule change, while Autosport quotes Oscar Piastri on the impact. Racer focuses on the broader race weekend context. The social posts are off-topic or generic.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most detailed technical explanation of the 5MJ rule and its direct effect on Monza speeds, with an image.

Monza 2026 to see lower top speeds due to F1's 5MJ energy rule

How the sources differ

Coverage

How F1’s 5MJ rule will lead to lower top speeds at Monza than in Hungary

Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the Hungaroring

Prepare for a very different F1 race at Monza