Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is held each year on the Circuit de Monaco. It is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The race is held on a narrow course laid out in the streets of Monaco, with many elevation changes and tight corners, making it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One. In spite of the relatively low average speeds, it is a dangerous place to race.

Five years later Alberto Ascari made history by becoming the only driver to crash into the harbour.

The track remains a thrilling throwback to the past, but gradually even Monaco’s face has been changed to bring it into line with more modern thinking.

A permanent pit garage complex was finally built in 2003, with the last few corners reprofiled (using land from the ocean) to make room.