The first Grand Prix

Organized by Monaco's Automobile Club and backed by Prince Louis II of Monaco and Monégasque driver Louis Chiron, this first edition was won by English pilot William Grover-Williams in his Bugatti after almost four hours of racing!

Fangio, an ace at the wheel

After chalking up the first victory in his career in Monaco in 1950, Argentinian pilot Juan Manuel Fangio (future five-time world champion) won the race a second time in 1957. A sculpture in his honor can be seen near Port Hercule. 

An Italian named Ferrari

The Monaco Grand Prix became part of the Formula 1 World Championship calendar. But that's not all… In the same year, a legendary racing team made its first appearance on the track: the Scuderia Ferrari. 

20 laps less... 

The Monaco Grand Prix experienced its first and only fatal accident. As a result of this tragedy, the number of laps was reduced from 100 to 80 (currently 78). The following year, security rails were installed all along the port.

Beltoise, the French surprise

The former French motorcycle champion who had graduated to Formula 1 won the race with a lead of 38 seconds over Jacky Ickx of Belgium, who was ranked as favorite. He succeeded Maurice Trintignant and preceded Patrick Depailler (1978), Alain Prost (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988) and Olivier Panis (1996).

Creation of the Historic Grand Prix

Launched for the occasion of the 700th anniversary of the reign of the Grimaldi dynasty, the Historic Grand Prix is held every two years (since 2000) on the same track with cars that represent the Golden Age of motor racing. An unmissable appointment for dedicated fans of old cars.

Back to the 79th edition

Marked by rain and Mick Schumacher's accident, the last edition of the Monaco Grand Prix was won by Mexican pilot Sergio Perez (Red Bull). Setting off in pole position, Charles Leclerc of Monaco came fourth in his fourth participation on home ground.

The legendary Ayrton Senna

Revealed on the circuit in 1984, Brazilian pilot Ayrton Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time in 1987. He then pocketed five successive victories between 1989 and 1993, making him the most successful pilot in Monaco, ahead of Graham Hill and Michael Schumacher.

New lap record

Among today's drivers, British pilot Lewis Hamilton is the most celebrated in Monaco with three victories to his credit. In the 2019 qualifying rounds, he set a lap record with a time of 1 minute 10.166 seconds.