The sixth event of the Formula One calendar takes place at the Circuit de Monaco which is laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo around the harbour of the principality of Monaco and is probably the ultimate test of driver skill in Formula One.
Today’s street circuit features many elevation shifts, tight corners and is generally a narrow course. It is demanding, requires maximum downforce and features twists and turns that will test the concentration and consistency of both drivers and team members alike.
The inaugural Monaco Grand Prix was held in 1929. Since then the event has kept many of its traditions, including its unique timetable, where the race weekend starts on Wednesday, takes a break on Friday, and then resumes on Saturday.
MONACO – CIRCUIT GRAPHICS
The interactive version of the above circuit graphic is available on the FIA website (click here).
CHANGES TO THE CIRCUIT SINCE 2008
• The guardrail on the left after turn 18 has been extended.
• A number of higher and more robust debris fences have been installed.
• The road between Monte Carlo avenue and Madone avenue, between Portier’s bend and the ‘Bureau de tabac’ bend as well as the escape lane at the Mirabeau bend have been resurfaced.
• Parts of the tyre protection system have been replaced by the TECPRO system.
CIRCUIT DE MONACO – INTERESTING FACTS
• The construction of the circuit takes up to six weeks and a further three weeks are required to dismantle it.
• 1100 tons of grandstands, 33 km of safety rails, 20.000 m2 of wire netting and 5000 protection tyres are used.
Circuit data
Length of lap:
Offset:
Total number of race laps:
Total race distance:
Speed limits in the pit lane: |
3.340km
0.000km
78
206.520km
60km/h during practice sessions; 100km/h during race |
Formula One time table and media opportunities organised by the FIA
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Wednesday
Press Conference
Thursday
Practice Session 1
Practice Session 2
Press Conference
Saturday
Practice Session 3
Qualifying
Followed by unilateral and press conference
Sunday
Drivers Parade
Race
Followed by unilateral and press conference |
15.00 hrs - 16.00 hrs
10.00 – 11.30 hrs
14.00 – 15.30 hrs
16.00 – 17.00 hrs
11.00 – 12.00 hrs
14.00 – 15.00 hrs
12.30 – 12.45 hrs
14.00 hrs
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Additional media opportunities
• Autograph signing: All drivers will sign autographs for 15 minutes for the public on Wednesday afternoon.
• Qualifying: All drivers eliminated in Q1 or Q2 will be available for media interviews immediately after the end of each session as well as drivers who participated in Q3, and who are not required to take part in the post-qualifying press conference. Location tbc.
• Race: Any driver retiring before the end of the race will be available for media interviews after his return to the paddock. In addition, all drivers who finish the race outside the top three will be available immediately after the end of the race for media interviews. Location tbc.
• During the race every team will make at least one senior spokesperson available for interviews by officially accredited TV crews. A list will be made available in the media centre.