The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One race held on the Circuit de Monaco. It consists of 78 laps of 3,340 m (a total ...
The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One race held on the Circuit de Monaco. It consists of 78 laps of 3,340 m (a total of 260.5 km). It has been held annually at the end of May since 1929, and in 1950 it became part of the Formula One World Championship. It is the slowest race in the series, and is often criticized for its low sporting value: the narrow track makes overtaking almost impossible. The exit from the tunnel is also a critical moment, during which the racers are dazzled and can lose control of the car.
Nelson Piquet said: "Motor racing in Monaco is like riding a bicycle around the living room." However, the race has its place in the series thanks to tradition and great interest from the spectators, the grand prix is a social event for the international elite. Another rarity here is that Friday is a day off and training is already on Thursday.
