Poll: Official 2024 Monaco Grand Prix Race Thread - Circuit de Monaco - Race 8/24

[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 25th May - Monaco GP Qualifying Highlights - 18:50
Sunday 26th May - Monaco GP Race Highlights - 18:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 23/05/2024)​

Track Diagram & Information​

Previous Race Highlights​

• Monaco Grand Prix - 2023 - Highlights
• Monaco Grand Prix - 2022 - Highlights
• Monaco Grand Prix - 2021 - Highlights
• Monaco Grand Prix - 2019 - Highlights

Championship Standings​

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[Quartz]

So, who is going to come second?

 

[chrismscotland]

So, who is going to come second?

I'd love to see Alonso competitive again this year

 

[Fluffybob]

I know it's a big spectacle but I really think this could be dropped form the calendar with it's lack of over taking opportunities.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Can we have the poll now so we can all vote 1s and 2s?

 

[Stu999]

So, who is going to come second?

I'm going controversial: Perez 1st, Max 2nd.

 

[Yaayuh!]

I miss Maldonado. He'd make any race entertaining.

 

[chrismscotland]

I miss Maldonado. He'd make any race entertaining.

Heck I'd even bring back Latifi

 

[Steeps]

If sprint races are so popular, why is this not a sprint race?

Love the new McLaren livery for this race, showing Ferrari how to do a colour change properly. It's a shame they didn't run the old McLaren red/white which was rumoured.

 

[cuke2u]

Can we have the poll now so we can all vote 1s and 2s?

I'll give it an 8 then in advance..

 

[Stumble Bum]

Can we have the poll now so we can all vote 1s and 2s?

It was actually a good race / qualy last year. Quite well rated too.

 

[IPBA]

Oh no not Monaco. Heart says Lando or Charlie but head knows it will be Max. Plus I believe the weekend forecast is dry so another race to skip. This will be the sixth race weekend I have now skipped.

 

[utajoker]

If sprint races are so popular, why is this not a sprint race?

we dont need to see a no overtaking race twice.

 

[KiNgPiN83]

Monaco is pretty boring as a race, but i can appreciate the skill involved for the drivers to navigate such a toight track with hardly any margin for error. I bet they love it! Probably even more so when they qualify first... Lol

 

[Stu999]

F1 qualy or first half of FA Cup final on Saturday?

 

[Cadder]

F1 qualy or first half of FA Cup final on Saturday?

Can you not have both on at the same time?

 

[Stu999]

Can you not have both on at the same time?

I find your suggestion intriguing. I will endeavour to investigate it further.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

So who have we got on for first in to the wall?
I'm going to go with Stroll.

Obviously Logan Sargeant is high on the list too, but for me Stroll has that extra "I don't belong here" spark.

 

[Sparky]

Will have this on in the background and hope we don't have any accidents. I predict at least 2 cars into the wall this weekend , they really are just too big and fast for Monaco now.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

I just don't understand how they let F1 get to this stage. What gaggle of idiots thought going larger was the way to improve racing?