Round 8 of 24

Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco (city-state), Monaco 🇲🇨

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Race Weekend

Weekend Starts

Friday, 5 June 2026

Race Day

Sunday, 7 June 2026

Race Time

13:00:00 (UK)

Sprint

No

Days Until Race

83 days

About

Monaco is the race every driver wants to win. Since 1929, these narrow streets have hosted the ultimate test of bravery. The circuit is famously "too narrow for modern F1 cars," making Saturday’s qualifying the most intense hour of the season. Iconic sections like the Fairmont Hairpin (the slowest turn in F1), the Tunnel, and the swimming pool chicane are legendary. It is a race of pure prestige where the talent of the driver can still overcome a slower car.

Circuit Information

Circuit de Monaco
Circuit Type

Street

Circuit Length

3.337 km

Number of Turns

19 turns

Grandstands
Grandstand K (Harbour view), Grandstand L (Swimming Pool), and Grandstand B (Casino Square).

Ticket Prices

Below are the lead-in prices for both General Admission and Grandstands for 1-day (Sunday) and 3-day (Weekend) passes for the 2026 season in GBP (£).

Ticket Type Price
General Admission - Sunday £180.00
General Admission - 3 Day £315.00
Grandstand Admission - Sunday £340.00
Grandstand Admission - 3 Day £850.00

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Sunday-only tickets are often 70-80% of the cost of the full 3-day weekend. Prices correct as of 5th February 2026.

Location

The entire Principality of Monaco is the "location." The track runs through the districts of Monte Carlo and La Condamine. The "local town" is actually just across the border in Beausoleil, France. Monaco is famous for its Grand Casino, the Prince's Palace, and the yacht-filled Port Hercule.
Location fact
During the race weekend, the manhole covers in the streets are welded shut because the downforce of the F1 cars is strong enough to suck them out of the ground.
Address

Monte Carlo, Monaco

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 43.734700°

Longitude: 7.420600°

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Travel Information

Airlines: Fly into Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). From there, you can take a 7-minute helicopter transfer to Monaco for the ultimate F1 experience.

Trains: The TER (Regional Express) from Nice to Gare de Monaco-Monte-Carlo is the most efficient way. The station is built into the mountain and puts you right at the top of the circuit.

Roads: The "Basse Corniche" (coastal road) is the main link, but it is heavily congested.

Local Transport: Monaco is small enough to walk, but it is very hilly. Public elevators and escalators are scattered throughout the city to help you navigate the terrain.

Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather

Fan Culture: Elegance and extreme wealth. You’ll see fans watching from balconies and billion-dollar superyachts. However, the "Rocher" (the hill overlooking the track) offers a more traditional, passionate fan vibe.

Best Viewing: Grandstand K. It offers a panoramic view of the harbour and the high-speed run from Tabac to the Swimming Pool.

Weather: Late May is usually perfect Mediterranean weather (20°C–24°C), but rain in Monaco creates legendary, chaotic races.

Historical Results

Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)

Season Winner 2nd Place 3rd Place
2025 Lando Norris Charles Leclerc Oscar Piastri
2024 Charles Leclerc Oscar Piastri Carlos Sainz
2023 Max Verstappen Fernando Alonso Esteban Ocon
2022 Sergio Perez Carlos Sainz Max Verstappen
2021 Max Verstappen Carlos Sainz Lando Norris
2019 Lewis Hamilton Sebastian Vettel Valtteri Bottas
2018 Daniel Ricciardo Sebastian Vettel Lewis Hamilton
2017 Sebastian Vettel Kimi Raikkonen Daniel Ricciardo
2016 Lewis Hamilton Daniel Ricciardo Sergio Perez
2015 Nico Rosberg Sebastian Vettel Lewis Hamilton

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UK TV Times
Sky Sports F1
Session Date On Air Start
Practice 1 Fri 5 Jun 12:00 12:30
Practice 2 Fri 5 Jun 15:45 16:00
Practice 3 Sat 6 Jun 11:15 11:30
Qualifying Sat 6 Jun 14:00 15:00
Grand Prix Sun 7 Jun 12:30 14:00

All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.

Full 2026 TV Schedule
Quick Facts
  • Country:
    Monaco 🇲🇨
  • Nearest City:
    Monaco (city-state)
  • Track Type:
    Street Circuit
  • Round:
    8 of 24
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