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2013 Monaco Grand Prix. Author United Autosports.

Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event. It is held annually on the Circuit de Monaco. It takes place in late May or Early June.

The Monaco Grand Prix is widely considered one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world. Moreover, one of the races along the Indianapolis 500.

The Monaco Grand Prix race is held on a narrow course laid out in the streets of Monaco. The narrow course has many elevation changes and night corners and tunnels. This makes it one of the most demanding tracks in formula one.

However, the Monaco circuit is a dangerous place to race despite the relatively low average speeds. This is due to how narrow the track is.

The Monaco Grand Prix race often involves the intervention of a safety car. The race is the only Grand Prix that does not adhere to the FIA’s mandated 305-kilometre (190-mile) minimum race distance for F1 races.

 Let’s learn more about the Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Monaco Grand Prix

1. The First Grand Prix was Organised in 1929

Monaco Grand Prix was organised in1929 by Antony Noghès through the Automobile Club de Monaco.

Antony Noghès proposed the creation of an automobile Grand Prix in the streets of Monte Carlo. Amazingly, he obtained the official sanction of Prince Louis II. Moreover, he was supported by the Monegasque Grand Prix driver Louis Chiron.

2. The Monaco Grand Prix has the Shortest Lap Distance of all Formula One Races

Monaco Grand Prix. Author Panini.

 Monaco Grand Prix is the only Grand Prix that does not adhere to the FIA’s mandated 305-kilometre (190-mile) minimum race distance for F1 races. It has the Shortest lap distance of all Formula One races.

 Monaco Grand Prix has a rave length of 260.5 km. However, it also requires the most laps out of any circuit to complete the race – 78 laps in total.

3. It Differs in Several Ways from other Grands Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is different in various ways from other Grand Prix. The practice session for the race was used to be held on the Thursday preceding the race.

However, from the 2022 event onwards, the first Formula One practice session was held on Friday. This brought the running schedule for Formula One in line with other Grands Prix.

Additionally, until the late 1990s, the race started at 3:30 p.m. local time. An hour and a half later than other Formula One Races. However, in recent years, the race fell in line with the other Formula One races. This was because of the convenience of television viewers.

4. The Race is Held on a Narrow Course Laid Out in the Streets of Monaco

Monaco Grand Prix. Author United Autosports

The Monaco circuit is a dangerous place to race despite the relatively low average speeds. This is due to how narrow the track is.

The Monaco circuit has many elevation changes and tight corners as well as a tunnel. This makes it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One.

Despite the relatively low average speeds, the Monaco circuit is a dangerous place to race due to how narrow the track is. The race often involves the intervention of a safety car.

5. Graham Hill won the Race Five Times in the 1960s

Graham Hill was the winner of the Monaco Grand Prix in the 1960s. He won the race five times and became known as King of Monaco and Mr Monaco.

His first win was in 1963, and the won the next two years. His next win was in 1965.

During the 1965 race, he took the pole position and led from the Start. However, he went up an escape road on lap 25 to avoid hitting a slow backmarker.

He rejoined in fifth place. Hill set several new lap records on the way to winning. His next win was in 1968 and 1969.

1969 was his final Formula One championship victory. During this time, he was a double Formula One world champion.

6. The Erecting of the Circuit Takes Six Weeks, and the Removal  Takes Three Weeks

Monaco Grand Prix. Author United Autosports

Monaco Grand Prix takes 6 weeks and around 250 construction workers to assemble the circuit, throughout the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine. However, the removal after the race takes three weeks.

The structure includes around 33 km of safety barriers, 20,000 square metres of wire fencing, and 3600 tyres to create barriers. Moreover, 1,100 tonnes of grandstand seating.

7. Monaco Grand Prix is the Most Technically Demanding Race

Brazilian racing car driver Nelson Piquet famously compared driving at Monaco to ‘riding a bicycle around your living room’. It is the most technically demanding race. Furthermore, the ultimate test of driving skills.

By the time a driver reaches the finish line. The drive has to make almost 5,000 gear changes.

8. The 1949 Event was Cancelled due to the Death of Prince Louis II

In 1949, Monaco Grand Prix was cancelled following the death of Prince Louis II. It was included in the new Formula One World Driver’s Championship in 1950.

However, there was no race in 1951 due to budgetary concerns. Moreover, a lack of regulations in the sport.

1952 was the first of the two years in which the World Drivers’ Championship was run to less powerful Formula Two regulations. The race was run to sports car rules instead. No races were held in 1953 or 1954 because the car regulations were not finalized.

9. There was No Proper Podium at the Race until 2017

1992 Monaco Grand Prix.Author Iwao.

There was no proper Podium at the race for the Monaco Grand Prix. Before, a section of the track was closed after the race to act as parc fermé. A place where the cars are held for official inspection.

The first drivers used to leave their cars there. The drivers would walk directly to the royal box where the ‘podium’ ceremony was held.

10. Spectators can Watch the Race from the Trackside and Various Grandstands

During the Monaco Grand Prix, spectators crowd around the Monaco Circuit. There are several temporary grandstands built around the circuit, mostly around the harbour area.

Balconies around Monaco become viewing areas for the race as well. Moreover, many hotels and residents cash in on the bird’s eye views of the race.