F1 Monaco GP live updates: Follow latest from qualifying and FP3 in Monte Carlo today
It was 1950 that Formula 1 cars first tore around the streets of Monte Carlo.
That was the first outing for a race now deeply entwined in the rich history of the sport, and we’ve had a Monaco Grand Prix every year since 1955 — except for the COVID-stricken season of 2020.
Sure, the track width and car size means this race is of limited relevance to the rest of the season. Some would even dare call it a bit of a gimmick.
But it is F1’s gimmick and for most romantics, you only need to utter the words Sainte Devote, Portier, and Tabac, to bring some A-grade nostalgia to the fore.
Here are the key circuit facts:
- Circuit length: 3.337 km (2.074 miles)
- Laps: 78
- Lap record: 1 minute 12.909 seconds (Lewis Hamilton, 2021)
- First grand prix: 1950
You can take a trip around the improbable majesty of Monte Carlo with Madeline Coleman’s circuit breakdown, which is linked below.