The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One race that has been held annually in the streets of Monte Carlo, Monaco since 1929. It is widely considered one of the most prestigious races on the F1 calendar and is the only street circuit race still held in the sport.
The circuit itself is known for its tight and twisting layout that winds through the narrow streets of Monaco. At just 3.337 km (2.074 miles) long, it is the shortest track on the F1 calendar and features 19 turns, many of which are extremely tight and require precise driving. The narrow nature of the circuit also means that overtaking opportunities are extremely limited, making qualifying and strategy crucial for success.
The Monaco Grand Prix typically takes place in late May, and is one of the most high-profile events on the international social calendar, attracting a host of celebrities and VIPs to the principality. The race itself is preceded by a week of events and parties, including the famous Amber Lounge fashion show, which sees F1 drivers take to the catwalk to model designer clothing.
Over the years, the Monaco Grand Prix has produced some of the most memorable moments in F1 history. Perhaps the most iconic of these is Ayrton Senna’s record-breaking six victories at the circuit, including his legendary 1992 drive in the rain, when he lapped the entire field and won by over a minute. Other memorable moments include Graham Hill’s five victories at the circuit, and Michael Schumacher’s controversial collision with Damon Hill in 1994.
The race has also seen its fair share of drama and controversy. In 2016, a strategic error by the Mercedes team cost Lewis Hamilton victory, allowing his teammate, Nico Rosberg, to take the win. The incident sparked a war of words between the two drivers, and set the stage for their infamous collision in the following year’s race.
Overall, the Monaco Grand Prix is an iconic event that combines high-speed action with glamour and prestige. Its unique setting and challenging circuit make it a favourite among drivers and fans alike, and it remains one of the most highly anticipated races on the Formula 1 calendar.
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Scuderia Ferrari are currently the team with the most podiums in Monaco: the Maranello teams’s total of 55 podiums is in fact double that of next most successful side, which is McLaren.
11 drivers have taken back-to-back pole positions on the streets of Monte Carlos, with ex-Ferrari man Fernando Alonso and current Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc being the only Formula 1 drivers still on the grid to have achieved this performance.
Scuderia Ferrari has won the Monaco Grand Prix a total of nine times, the second-highest number of wins for a team after McLaren.
Ferrari’s first win at Monaco came in 1955 with driver Maurice Trintignant. Their most recent win was in 2017 with German driver Sebastian Vettel.
Ferrari’s most recent podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix was last season, when Carlos Sainz finished second, behind Sergio Pérez.
FERRARI HALL OF FAME
- VICTORIES
| YEAR | DRIVER | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Trintignant | 625 F1 |
| 1975 | Lauda | 312 T |
| 1976 | Lauda | 312 T2 |
| 1979 | Scheckter | 312 T4 |
| 1981 | Villeneuve | 126 CK |
| 1997 | Schumacher | F310 B |
| 1999 | Schumacher | F399 |
| 2001 | Schumacher | F2001 |
| 2017 | Vettel | SF70H |
POLE POSITIONS:
| YEAR | DRIVER | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Fangio | D50 |
| 1974 | Lauda | 312 B3-1974 |
| 1975 | Lauda | 312 T |
| 1976 | Lauda | 312 T2 |
| 1978 | Reutemann | 312 T3 |
| 1979 | Scheckter | 312 T4 |
| 1996 | Schumacher | F310 |
| 2000 | Schumacher | F1-2000 |
| 2008 | Massa | F2008 |
| 2017 | Raikkonen | SF70H |
BEST LAPS:
| YEAR | DRIVER | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Fangio | D50 |
| 1958 | Hawthorn | 246 F1 |
| 1961 | Ginther | 156 F1 |
| 1963 | Surtees | 156 F1-63 |
| 1966 | Bandini | 246 F1-66 |
| 1976 | Regazzoni | 312 T |
| 1985 | Alboreto | 156/85 |
| 1991 | Prost | F1-91 |
| 1995 | Alesi | 412 T2 |
| 1997 | Schumacher | F310 B |
| 2002 | Barrichello | F2002 |
| 2004 | Schumacher | F2004 |
| 2005 | Schumacher | F2005 |
| 2006 | Schumacher | 248 F1 |
| 2008 | Raikkonen | F2008 |
| 2009 | Massa | F60 |
| 2014 | Raikkonen | F14 T |








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