The Monaco Grand Prix fascinates drivers as much as it attracts crowds. A look back at some dates that have shaped its legend around the world.
1929: The first Grand Prix
Organized by the Automobile Club of Monaco and supported by Prince Louis II of Monaco and the Monegasque driver Louis Chiron, this first edition was won by the Englishman William Grover-Williams on a Bugatti after nearly four hours of racing!
1957: The flying ace Fangio
After winning the first victory of his career in Monaco in 1950, the Argentine driver Juan Manuel Fangio (future five-time world champion) won a second time there in 1957. A sculpture in his honor is installed near Port Hercules.
1950: An Italian named Ferrari
The Monaco Grand Prix is part of the Formula 1 World Championship calendar. But that's not all... That same year, a legendary team made its first appearance on the circuit: Scuderia Ferrari.
1967: 20 laps less...
The Monaco Grand Prix is experiencing its first and only fatal accident. As a result of this tragedy, the number of rounds was reduced from 100 to 80 (currently 78). The following year, safety rails will be installed along the port.
1972: Beltoise or the French surprise
The former French Formula 1 motorcycle champion finishes with a lead of 38 seconds over Jacky Ickx, the Belgian who was given as the favorite. He succeeded Maurice Trintignant and preceded Patrick Depailler (1978), Alain Prost (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988) and Olivier Panis (1996).
1997: Creation of the Historic Grand Prix
Launched on the occasion of the 700th anniversary of the reign of the Grimaldi dynasty, the Historic Grand Prix has been held every two years since 2000 on the same circuit with the cars that made the golden age of motor racing. The unmissable event for classic car enthusiasts.
1987: The legend Ayrton Senna
Revealed on the circuit in 1984, the Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna won the Grand Prix for the first time in 1987. He then pocketed five successive victories between 1989 and 1993, making him the most victorious driver in Monaco ahead of Graham Hill and Michael Schumacher.
2019: Record broken
Among the current drivers, the British driver Lewis Hamilton is the most sacred of Monaco with three victories to his credit. In 2019, during the qualifiers, he set the lap record with a time of 1 min 10 s 166.
2022: A look back at the 79th edition
Marked by rain and the accident of Mick Schumacher, the last edition of the Grand Prix was won by the Mexican driver Sergio Perez (Red Bull). Starting from pole position, the Monegasque Charles Leclerc came fourth for this fourth home participation.
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