Monaco Grand Prix (French. Grand Prix de Monaco) — stage of the famous «Formula 1» car race. It takes place annually in May, for 4 days, on the Monte Carlo city circuit in the Principality of Monaco.
The first Monte Carlo Rally took place in 1911, and away we go... Since 1929, regular races of the Monaco Grand Prix began. Until 1948, when «Formula 1» did not yet exist, auto racing was held as an independent sports competition. The first Grand Prix as a stage of the «Formula-1» race took place in May 1950.
Until now, the «Formula 1» stage taking place through the streets of Monaco remains probably the most dangerous and most striking manifestation of automobile madness, as well as one of the most prestigious races in this world championship.
The «Formula 1» track, which runs right through the city streets, does not have to be specially prepared; it is initially suitable for racing even according to the highest standards of high-speed automobile competitions. At the same time, the winding and cunning city track is considered one of the most difficult stages of the world Grand Prix. But this attracts viewers and television companies, and the competition track has been alive for almost a century, although it has undergone some changes compared to the original – line before 1950. The length of the racing ring was 3180 meters.
Currently, the lap length in the Grand Prix is 3337 m, the entire distance is – 78 laps. Race distance length – 260286 m. The track in Monaco – is the shortest in the championship, the narrowest and slowest (the average speed of the track increased from 80 km/h at the first Monaco Grand Prix to today's 152 km/h), but also the most dangerous. The narrow, steel-barred Monte Carlo corners do not forgive a single mistake and require extreme concentration from the riders. Unlike most modern tracks, where engine power plays a major role, in Monte Carlo the skill of the pilots comes first, although the ideal car settings are very important.
It is also worth noting that today this exciting race remains the last, along with the Singapore Grand Prix, «Formula 1» race, passing through city streets, and not on a specially built track, which also gives it a special charm –, because spectators are in close proximity to the rushing cars.
For a royal racing driver, winning the Monaco — is the most difficult and most prestigious, which confirms his high professionalism in world motorsport.