Monaco Grand Prix

Grand Prix de Monaco
Monaco GP
Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo

Laps 78
Circuit length 2.075 miles
Race length 161.887 miles
First held 1929

Monaco Grand Prix

Winning the Monaco Grand Prix has to be one of the most coveted titles for any Formula one driver. The Monaco Grand Prix is a very cramped street circuit and the slowest and thereby shortest race of the year. But it is also the most challenging and rewarding in my opinion as it feeds elevation changes and tight corners as well as a tunnel to challenge the driver. Incidents and accidents here are inevitable as drivers adjust to the daylight coming out of the tunnel.

Monaco Grand Prix is held each year on the Circuit de Monaco and since 1929, it is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world, alongside the 24 Hour Le Mans and Indianapolis 500.

The event was part of the pre-Second World War European Championship and was included in the first Formula One World Championship in 1950. It was designated the European Grand Prix two times, 1955 and 1963, when this title was an honorary designation given each year to one grand prix race in Europe. Graham Hill was known as “Mr Monaco”due to his five Monaco wins in the 1960s. Brazil’s Ayrton Senna has won the race more times than any other driver, with six victories, winning five races consecutively between 1989 and 1993.

In spite of the relatively low average speeds, it is a dangerous place to race.
The first race in 1929, was called “Automobile Club de Monaco”. Monaco is a constitutional monarchy and principality, with Prince Albert II as head of state. With huge history and modern day glamour, the race provides a haven for rich and poor to mix in the heart of Monte Carlo.