Monaco Grand Prix: Track and Statistics

      FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON PRIX DE MONACO 2026

       Date

       Circuit

       Lap Length

       Laps

       Distance

       05-07/06/2026

       Monaco

       3337 m

       78

       260.286 km

       Official website

      There is no stranger and more controversial stage in the calendar, but every driver dreams of winning in Monaco. The slightest mistake leads to retirement, the power of the engine and the efficiency of aerodynamics have almost no impact on the result, there is nowhere to overtake – a complete set of characteristics opposite to the demands of modern Formula 1. The organizer of the stage is the Automobile Club of Monaco, which was previously the only stage in the calendar that did not pay for the race, but the contract signed by Bernie Ecclestone has ended, and now the organizers pay Liberty Media for participation. The stage has also lost exclusive rights to broadcast independently – now everything is according to general rules. Formula 1 came to the principality in the year of its birth. The 1950 stage ended with Juan Manuel Fangio's victory, who completed the race distance in 3 hours and 13 minutes at an average speed of 98.7 km/h. Even then, it was said that the track was too dangerous; in 1952, during practice, the Italian Luigi Fagioli died, and the city circuit left the calendar for several years, but Formula 1 needed its own jewel, and in 1955 the Monaco track returned – and now forever. Over six decades, there have been quite a few accidents here, but only one driver, the Italian Lorenzo Bandini, died in World Championship races, and two others fell into the water. In fact, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the safest stages in the calendar.

      This is the shortest track in the World Championship, the difference between the best and the worst lap is extremely small – one has to take risks. Overtaking in Monaco is virtually impossible, and the outcome of the race largely depends on qualifying and the first corner. A good starting position is very important on this track; it is often said that this race is won on Saturday.

      Track Features

      The unique track requires a unique approach; teams adjust the suspension and aerodynamic settings to achieve maximum downforce and effective grip on the asphalt. Bumpy straights and tight corners require special chassis adjustments, while tight hairpins require a greater steering angle. Confidence in the car and the optimal pace of the lap play a key role; teams try to give drivers as much time as possible on the track during free practice, and an accident during practice can seriously affect the course of the entire weekend. Completing a lap cleanly in Monaco is a real challenge; it is difficult to avoid mistakes while putting together three best sectors in qualifying on one lap. The condition of the asphalt at the beginning of the weekend leaves much to be desired; then the situation gradually improves, but in the evening and at night the track is accessible to fans, so in the morning of each day the asphalt does not look perfect after numerous parties.

       Best session results of the Monaco Grand Prix 2025

       Event

       Weather

       Driver

       Team

       Time

       First Practice

       Cloudy. Dry

       C. Leclerc

       Ferrari

       1:12.169

       Second Practice

       Cloudy. Dry

       C. Leclerc

       Ferrari

       1:12.278

       Third Practice

       Sunny. Dry

       C. Leclerc

       Ferrari

       1:10.953

       Qualifying

       Sunny. Dry

       L. Norris

       McLaren

       1:09.954

       Best lap in the race

       Sunny. Dry

       L. Norris

       McLaren

       1:13.221

      Weekend Schedule

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       Monaco Grand Prix Schedule. Moscow time

       Day

       Event

       Time

       04/06

       Formula 3. Practice

       14:25 - 15:10

       04/06

       Formula 2. Practice

       16:00 - 16:45

       05/06

       Formula 3. Qualifying (Group A)

       12:05 - 12:21

       05/06

       Formula 3. Qualifying (Group B)

       12:29 - 12:45

       05/06

       Formula 1. Car Presentation

       13:00 - 14:00

       05/06

       Formula 1. First Practice

       14:30 - 15:30

       05/06

       Formula 2. Qualifying (Group A)

       16:10 - 16:26

       05/06

       Formula 2. Qualifying (Group B)

       16:34 - 16:50

       05/06

       Formula 1. Second Practice

       18:00 - 19:00

       06/06

       Formula 3. Sprint (23 laps or 40 minutes + 1 lap)

       11:45 - 12:30

       06/06

       Formula 1. Third Practice

       13:30 - 14:30

       06/06

       Formula 2. Sprint (30 laps or 45 minutes + 1 lap)

       15:15 - 16:05

       06/06

       Formula 1. Qualifying

       17:00 - 18:00

       07/06

       Formula 3. Race (27 laps or 45 minutes + 1 lap)

       08:55 - 09:45

       07/06

       Formula 2. Race (42 laps or 60 minutes + 1 lap)

       10:35 - 11:40

       07/06

       Formula 1. Drivers' Parade

       14:00 - 14:30

       07/06

       Formula 1. Monaco Grand Prix (78 laps or 120 minutes)

       16:00-18:00

      Tire sets issued to teams for the weekend

      On street circuits, the smooth asphalt is used daily for road cars, so the tires must provide the best possible grip. Pirelli will bring the softest compounds – C3, C4, and C5. In Monaco, the load on the tires is low and mainly manifests during acceleration. Usually, races in the Principality take place with one pit stop. An exception was last year when the FIA introduced two mandatory pit stops in Monaco, but this rule has now been canceled. Strategy can be influenced by safety car deployments and red flags, which occur quite frequently here. On a track where there is no room for error, one of the key factors is the confidence that the driver gradually gains with each lap, working on finding the optimal trajectory, getting closer to the barriers, often brushing against them with the sides of the tires. The skill lies in not damaging the car, and this is the key to securing a good starting position, which is very important in a race where overtaking is virtually impossible. Achievements of current drivers in Monaco

       Achievements of current drivers at the Monaco Grand Prix

       Driver

       GP

       Points

       Laps

       Best

       pole

       1st row

       fast

       lap

       podium

       win

       all

       leader

       start

       finish

       F. Alonso

       21

       124

       1453

       153

       1

       1

       2

       4

       1

       5

       2

       L. Hamilton

       18

       203

       1387

       245

       1

       1

       2

       5

       4

       7

       3

       S. Perez

       13

       58

       756

       44

       3

       1

        

        

       2

       2

       1

       N. Hulkenberg

       12

       26

       711

        

       5

       5

        

        

        

        

        

      

       V. Bottas

       11

       39

       768

        

       2

       3

        

       1

        

       1

        

       M. Verstappen

       10

       109

       706

       189

       1

       1

       1

       2

       1

       3

       2

       C. Sainz

       10

       78

       763

       3

       2

       2

        

       1

        

       3