Poll: Official 2023 Monaco Grand Prix Race Thread - Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo- Round 7

[chrismscotland]

Monaco​

When was the track built?​

In 1215, sort of – that’s when Monaco was first established as a colony of Genoa.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

It was 1929 when racing engines first reverberated around the Principality, after cigarette manufacturer Antony Noghes decided to organise a race with his pals from the Automobile Club de Monaco. The race was part of the calendar in the first year of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, and hasn’t been off it since 1955.

What’s the circuit like?​

Incredibly narrow and totally iconic. Nelson Piquet memorably described driving around Monaco as “like riding a bicycle around your living room”… which is fair. Despite that, it’s a challenge that nearly all drivers love, forcing them to put their skills on the line and rewarding millimetric accuracy. Overtaking on the tight streets is harder, however, with the 2003 Grand Prix witnessing a grand total of zero passing moves!

Why go?​

A holiday on the French Riviera, plus the chance to watch Formula 1 cars pounding past places where Monegasques usually go to buy a pint of milk? It really is as fun as it sounds. On top of that, the chance to walk the track after a day’s hard lapping – or even enjoy your dinner on it at one of the terrasse bars – is not to be missed.

Where is the best place to watch?​

Assuming you can’t get into one of the overhanging apartment blocks around the circuit (or onto a boat) shoot for anything from Grandstands L to P, which are clustered around the Swimming Pool section of the track, and where drivers hurl their cars through the tight chicane at 200km/h. Or, for a more spectacular vista, try Grandstand B, overlooking the ritzy Casino Square.

Monaco Grand Prix - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 27th May - Monaco GP Qualifying Highlights - 19:30
Sunday 28th May - Monaco GP Race Highlights - 18:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 20:30 - 22/05/2023)​

Track Diagram & Information​

Previous Race Highlights​

• Monaco Grand Prix 2022 - Highlights
• Monaco Grand Prix - 2021 - Highlights
• Monaco Grand Prix - 2019 - Highlights

Championship Standings​

To be added!

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[chrismscotland]

Sky haven't updated their TV guide yet with the latest session times for F2/F3 will update those later!

 

[Stumble Bum]

A chance of rain. Let's hope so as this track is awful.

 

[wesley]

Hope this race is cancelled too

 

[chrismscotland]

I watch a few things on YouTube probably the time of the race last year and I was intrigued by the suggestion that they could look at extending the circuit, it would only take one overtaking spot to add some excitement to the race!

 

[413x]

Zzzzzzzzz

This is one I'll check the scores and if its a 3 or lower I just won't watch

 

[IPBA]

Oh no not Monaco. I will watch qualy and leave the race.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

I'll watch the race, but only because it feels like it's been forever since I saw F1. I couldn't watch Miami, due to the time difference.

Monaco - The inflamed hemorrhoid on F1's Anus

I just hope it doesn't rain for the race. It's already one of the worst tracks on the planet for these cars.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Monaco - The inflamed hemorrhoid on F1's Anus

Lol!

 

[GravyMonster]

If it does rain, then I hope it rains just that right amount so that the track stays wet, so that the cars can battle without having to stick like Scalextric cars to the dry racing line, but not enough so the race directors start having a panic attack and throw red flags. The Goldliocks rain volume.

 

[Feek]

We watched the full 2008 race on YouTube last night, wet track, lots of accidents. If that race were run now, there would have been three or four red flags.

 

[Scam]

Unlike others I don't actually get so annoyed by Monaco. It's still a good show. But it does do a good job of showing how oversized and over-heavy these cars are... Anyway, I'm at a festival both days. Nevermind!

 

[RevBillyG]

That's my afternoon nap all planned

 

[Feek]

Unlike others I don't actually get so annoyed by Monaco. It's still a good show.

I enjoy it. I know it's largely a procession but I still like the circuit.

 

[Mr Jack]

Maybe some rain can turn Monaco into a fun race. It used to, but we all know how wet races have gone lately.

Hoping for some Leclerc luck. He's due some in Monaco.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

If it does rain, it'll be a farcical red flag and safety car procession.
If it doesn't rain, it'll be a procession.
If Leclerc doesn't bin it into the wall himself, Ferrari will be waiting in the wings to ensure his race goes out the window.

 

[SKILL]

Qualifying will be epic as always, the race I won't bother watching as usual

 

[chrismscotland]

I do feel the race has been dull in recent years although I'd rather have a dull Monaco race with all the history, glamour, etc that goes with it than a dull Miami race where I spend the entire time cringing at it.

 

[turbot1984]

Not sure whether to book myself into the Hotel de Paris or go to Wembley?

 

[SKILL]

I do feel the race has been dull in recent years although I'd rather have a dull Monaco race with all the history, glamour, etc that goes with it than a dull Miami race where I spend the entire time cringing at it.

True, I'd rather have neither though, 2 wasted slots on the calendar, and not the only 2