Circuit de Monaco
Track Layout
Circuit Information
3.337 km
19
1950
street
clockwise
Lap Record
1:12.909
Lewis Hamilton (2021)
Historic Photos
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Circuit Designer
Antony Noghès
Automobile Club de Monaco
Circuit Evolution
Historic Moments
Inaugural Monaco Grand Prix
William Grover-Williams won the first Monaco GP in a Bugatti Type 35B. The race was organized by cigarette manufacturer Antony Noghès.
Ascari's Harbor Plunge
Alberto Ascari crashed through straw bales and into the harbor at the chicane, swimming to safety. Tragically, he died 4 days later testing at Monza.
Graham Hill's 5th Monaco Win
Hill earned the nickname "Mr. Monaco" with his 5th victory in the principality - a record that would stand for decades.
Chaos on Final Laps
In the most dramatic finish ever, Prost crashed while leading with 1 lap to go, Patrese spun and stalled, de Cesaris ran out of fuel, and Patrese inherited the win after his car was bump-started.
Did You Know?
- 1The circuit runs through the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, largely unchanged since 1929
- 2It is the slowest circuit on the F1 calendar with an average speed around 160 km/h
- 3The tunnel creates unique lighting challenges - drivers go from bright sun to darkness and back in seconds
- 4Swimming Pool complex runs alongside the actual Rainier III Nautical Stadium pool
- 5Overtaking is nearly impossible - Ayrton Senna said "To win at Monaco you need to put the car on pole and hope"
- 6Graham Hill won five times (1963-65, 1968-69), Senna six times - both earned the nickname "Mr. Monaco"
- 7The race is one-third the distance of other GPs but takes almost as long due to the slow speeds
First Formula 1 Race
1950
Years of F1 Racing
76
Next Race
Monaco Grand Prix
2026 · Round 8
Historical Weather
Typical Race Weekend Conditions
Temperature
Humidity & Rain Chance
20°C
Avg Air
30°C
Avg Track
60%
Humidity
15%
Rain
Mediterranean climate, occasional showers