Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo: the perfect mix of glamour and glitz

Monaco Formula One race in Monte Carlo circuit is one of the hottest events of motor racing and not only. The glamour and the glitz make it being fashionable. The circuit, the slowest of the Formula 1 Championship, is rugged and challenging with many sharp inclines and declines, tight corners and tunnels. Monte Carlo, a city of Monaco, is located above the ocean. The tiny Principality of Monaco covers a total area of little more than two square kilometres. Monaco was the second circuit of the history to receive formulas 1 in 1950, after Silverstone, but there were races since 1929. The circuit, which remained nearly identical since 1950, is 3,340 km long, and it’s one of the last where the talent of the pilot makes the difference.

Grace, Ranieri and Stirling Moss.

Grace, Ranieri and Stirling Moss.

Passing the line, the pilot arrives at Sainte Dévote curve, the track goes up until the left-right of the Casino of Monte-Carlo, from there, goes down again to the right curve of the Mirabeau. It continues then to the slowest turn of the championship: Virage Fairmont (formerly Virage Loews). The section of the Portier brings to the sea, where the track borrows a tunnel and carries out to the baffle close to the port. Then turn on the left of the Tobacco Shop, the section of the Swimming pool, then the stiff turn on the right with Rascasse, follow-up of the curve Anthony Noghes, then finally the line of the stands.

The Monaco Grand Prix stands alone, almost distinct from the sport from which it was born. A combination of precision driving, technical excellence and sheer bravery is required to win. The Armco barrier-lined circuit leaves no margin for error. Cars run with maximum downforce and brakes are worked hard. Overtaking is next to impossible. The Portier corner is key to achieving a good lap time. It is preceded by the Loews hairpin, the slowest corner in Formula One, and followed by the tunnel, one of the few flat-out sections of the track.

Ranieri, Grace, Jackie and Helen Stewart.

Ranieri, Grace, Jackie and Helen Stewart.

To win in Monaco places a driver's name on a list that includes many of history's all-time greats. The record of wins resides with Senna, who won six times. The race has been a regular fixture of the world championship since 1955, but in that time the circuit has changed remarkably little. Slight alterations were made for the 2003 event, in particular a new, gentler entry to the Rascasse corner, with even bigger changes in 2004, with a new pit complex and increased spectator capacity.

A course through the streets of Monte-Carlo was devised by Anthony Noghes, the general commissioner of the Automobile Club of Monaco. Today’s circuit includes many of the same roads, although construction in the city and increasing safety requirements have led to some changes. This includes the section passing along the harbour front. In the seventies a swimming pool was built further along the harbour and the circuit acquired four additional corners to dodge around it. A fast chicane was built at the harbour, and this too was changed on safety grounds in 1986. The relocation and repositioning of some barriers has improved sight lines and increased run-off space at some corners. Further minor changes for 2015 slightly reduced the length of the lap.

The opulence and glamour of Monaco have few rivals. Formula 1 is champagne, celebrities and beautiful women but in Monte Carlo this is different. On Monte Carlo’s roads all is more elegant, more charming. Grace Kelly and Caroline Grimaldi were waiting the winner in front of the podium.

Grace Kelly.

Grace Kelly.

Caroline Grimaldi.

Caroline Grimaldi.

Michael Schumacher said that Monaco’s circuit is the worst from the safety point of view but it’s worth to risk once a year as a win here makes the history. And he did it five times. The place, the race and the razzmatazz, it’s well worth it. It is the premier F1 race that runs along city streets — a tortuous course snaking between the skyscrapers, hotels and historic buildings. It also takes over Monte Carlo completely. Major roads are shut. Everyone likes to bring their best wheels to Monte Carlo. Apart from the flash cars, you also see a lot of elderly gentlemen with swish young ladies clinging to their arms. One of the great sights of Formula 1 is the Paddock, the array of multi-storey motorhomes, a phenomenon that has taken off in the past few years. The Monaco Grand Prix never fails to capture the imagination: hazardous hairpins, a treacherous tunnel, helmet-hurling tantrums and yachts and yachts of cocktail-quaffing celebrities. Nelson Piquet once described Monaco’s race as like ‘riding a bicycle around your living room’.

Grand Prix in Monaco in 1929.

Grand Prix in Monaco in 1929.

Fatal attraction: the Circuit de Monaco has claimed four fatalities through the decades, most recently in 1967 when Italian Lorenzo Bandini’s Ferrari crashed at the harbour chicane and burst into flames.

‘Mr Monaco’: became the nickname of British driver Graham Hill, who won five Monaco races in the 1960s.

Thurs-ty work: Monaco is the only F1 race when practice begins on Thursday, allowing the streets to be opened to the public again on Friday.

Sea ya later: two drivers, Italy’s two-time world champion Alberto Ascari in 1955 and Australian Paul Hawkins in 1965, have crashed into Monaco’s harbour.

Royal flush: Monaco is synonymous with royalty and the race was cancelled in 1949 – the year before it joined the new Formula One World Drivers’ Championship – due to the death of Prince Louis II.

Slippery when dry: on rainy days the track’s famous tunnel is usually the only dry part of the course. However, on a dry day in 1981 the tunnel was the only wet part of the course after water used to put out a fire in a hotel seeped through the concrete roof of the tunnel onto the track. Even in normal conditions, the swift change from light to dark in the tunnel is notoriously difficult for drivers to adjust to.

Course length: 2.075 miles (3.34km) times 78, featuring 19 turns.

Six: weeks it takes to prepare the public streets for the grand prix, and three weeks to return them to their normal configuration.

Barriers to progress: with no safety barriers in place until 1969, the race was a serious safety hazard for civilians but, remarkably, no spectators were ever killed at the race. However, by 1972, the circuit was completely lined with safety barriers.

Softly, softly approach: as the slowest race on the calendar, Monaco does not place undue stresses on tyres.

March 24, 1935, Monaco GP. The Italian race car driver Luigi Fagioli in a German car overtaking a competitor on a road along the sea. This race is taking place in the streets of Monaco every year.

March 24, 1935, Monaco GP. The Italian race car driver Luigi Fagioli in a German car overtaking a competitor on a road along the sea. This race is taking place in the streets of Monaco every year. Photo by Keystone / Getty images.

The Monaco Grand Prix has made and continues to make the history of motor racing and there is no better way to retrace its stages than through a photo gallery that pays homage to its greatness.

Poster of the 1937 Monaco Grand Prix.

The 1937 Monaco GP was a Grand Prix motor race held at the Circuit de Monaco. It was won by Rudolf Caracciola, whose record of six German GP wins remains unbeaten so far. Photo by Photo12 / Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

Luigi Villoresi, Ferrari 125 DNF, at lap 63 of the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix.

Luigi Villoresi, Ferrari 125 DNF, at lap 63 of the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix.

A Mercedes truck at the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix.

Monaco GP in Monte Carlo, 1955. Photo by GP Library / Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

A racing car at the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix.

Monaco GP in Monte Carlo, 1955. Photo by GP Library / Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

The Monaco Grand Prix 1955. Stirling Moss, Juan Manuel Fangio and a girl.

The Monaco Grand Prix 1955. Stirling Moss, Juan Manuel Fangio and a girl. Photo by Maurice Jarnoux / Paris Match via Getty Images.

1959 Monaco GP.

1959 Monaco GP.

Monaco GP in Monte Carlo, 1961.

Monaco GP in Monte Carlo, 1961. Photo by GP Library / Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

Jim Clark with Colin Chapman in a restaurant prior to competing in the n.9 Lotus 25 Climax V8 to finish in 8th place in the Monaco GP in Monte Carlo on 26th May 1963.

Jim Clark with Colin Chapman in a restaurant prior to competing in the n.9 Lotus 25 Climax V8 to finish in 8th place in the Monaco GP in Monte Carlo on 26th May 1963. Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images.

Circa 1964, the Monaco Grand Prix in progress around the streets of Monte Carlo.

Circa 1964, the Monaco Grand Prix in progress around the streets of Monte Carlo. Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images.

HSH The Princess of Monaco, formerly American film and stage actress Grace Kelly, at the Monaco Grand Prix on 10th May 1964.

HSH The Princess of Monaco, formerly American film and stage actress Grace Kelly, at the Monaco Grand Prix on 10th May 1964. Photo by Lichfield Archive via Getty Images.

Lotus 33 Climax V8 of Paul Hawkins is recovered from the harbour after crashing on lap 79 during the Monaco Grand Prix on 30th May 1965.

Lotus 33 Climax V8 of Paul Hawkins is recovered from the harbour after crashing on lap 79 during the Monaco Grand Prix on 30th May 1965. Photo by Grand Prix Photo / Getty Images.

The Beatles' girls, Monaco Grand Prix, May 22, 1966.

Truth about the Beatles' girls, Monaco Grand Prix, May 22, 1966.

Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1966.

Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1966. Photo by Keystone - France / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.

Jackie Stewart with his wife, Helen, after he won the Monaco Grand Prix in a BRM P261, Monte Carlo, 22nd May 1966.

Jackie Stewart with his wife, Helen, after he won the Monaco Grand Prix in a BRM P261, Monte Carlo, 22nd May 1966. Photo by Victor Blackman / Daily Express / Hulton Archive / Getty Images.

On May 22, 1966, after the Monaco Grand Prix, Jackie Stewart receives the cup from the hands of Grace Kelly, in front of Prince Rainier III.

On May 22, 1966, after the Monaco Grand Prix, Jackie Stewart receives the cup from the hands of Grace Kelly, in front of Prince Rainier III. Photo by Georges Menager / Paris Match via Getty Images.

Jackie Stewart received the Monaco Grand Prix winner's cup from Princess Grace on May 23, 1966 in Monaco.

Jackie Stewart received the Monaco Grand Prix winner's cup from Princess Grace on May 23, 1966 in Monaco. Photo by Keystone-France / Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

The winner of the Monaco Grand Prix Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen relaxing in a pedal boat in Monaco on May 23, 1966.

The winner of the Monaco Grand Prix Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen relaxing in a pedal boat in Monaco on May 23, 1966. Photo by Keystone – France / Gamma - Keystone via Getty Images.

Chris Amon in a March Cosworth 701, Monaco GP, Monte Carlo, 10 March 1970.

Chris Amon in a March Cosworth 701, Monaco GP, Monte Carlo, 10 March 1970. Photo by GP Library / Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

May 09, 1970. Jochen Rindt and Colin Chapman celebrate Rindt's unexpected victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.

May 09, 1970. Jochen Rindt and Colin Chapman celebrate Rindt's unexpected victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, he passed Jack Brabham in the final corner. Photo by Colin Waldeck / Klemantaski Collection / Getty Images.

Jochen Rindt, representing Lotus-Ford, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit du Monaco on May 10, 1970 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Jochen Rindt, representing Lotus-Ford, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit du Monaco on May 10, 1970 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Paul Popper / Popperfoto via Getty Images.

The 1971 Monaco GP.

The 1971 Monaco GP. Photo by Blick RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen in Monaco harbour, 20th May 1971.

Scottish racing driver Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen in Monaco harbour, 20th May 1971. Photo by Blackman / Daily Express / Getty Images.

Jacky Ickx with his companion at the 1971 Monaco GP.

Jacky Ickx with his companion at the 1971 Monaco GP. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Mario Andretti, Ferrari 312 at Monaco, Friday practice for 1971 GP.

Mario Andretti, Ferrari 312 at Monaco, Friday practice for 1971 GP. Photo by Klemantaski Collection.

Joe Siffert with a girl just before the starting of the 1971 Monaco GP.

Joe Siffert with a girl just before the starting of the 1971 Monaco GP. Photo by Blick RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

The grandstand at the 1971 Monaco GP.

The grandstand at the 1971 Monaco GP. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

The Princely grandstand at the 1971 Monaco GP.

The Princely grandstand at the 1971 Monaco GP. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

23rd May 1971, Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, Scotland's Jackie Stewart is applauded by Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco after winning the race in his Tyrell Ford.

23rd May 1971, Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, Scotland's Jackie Stewart is applauded by Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco after winning the race in his Tyrell Ford. Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images.

Monaco GP 1972.

Monaco GP 1972. Photo by RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

GP of Monaco 1973, practice session. Emerson Fittipaldi having a break.

GP of Monaco 1973, practice session. Emerson Fittipaldi having a break. Photo by RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

GP of Monaco 1973, practice session, Jackie Stewart's fans.

GP of Monaco 1973, practice session, Jackie Stewart's fans. Photo by RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

GP of Monaco 1973, practice session, Helen Stewart.

GP of Monaco 1973, practice session, Helen Stewart. Photo by RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Ken Tyrrell (left) with Scottish racing driver Jackie Stewart and wife Helen during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, 1st June 1973.

Ken Tyrrell (left) with Scottish racing driver Jackie Stewart and wife Helen during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, 1st June 1973. Photo by Victor Blackman Express Hulton Archive Getty Images.

A general view of Monte Carlo Harbour during the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

A general view of Monte Carlo Harbour during the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by S & GPA Images via Getty Images.

The Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

The Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

The Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

The Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

A girl at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

A girl at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Girls at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

Girls at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

A girl at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

A girl at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

A girl at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

A girl at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by Blick RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Clay Regazzoni at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974.

Clay Regazzoni at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 26, 1974. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Helen Stewart and Elisabeth Taylor at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix.

Helen Stewart and Elisabeth Taylor at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Elisabeth Taylor with Jackie Stewart at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix.

Elisabeth Taylor with Jackie Stewart at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Helen Stewart with Alec Guinness at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix.

Helen Stewart with Alec Guinness at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Roger Benoit RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

The royal family at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix.

The royal family at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Gilbert Giribaldi Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Princess Grace of Monaco with her two daughters, Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie at the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix on May 26, 1974.

Princess Grace of Monaco with her two daughters, Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie at the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix on May 26, 1974. Photo by Rene Maestri - Sygma via Getty Images.

May 26, 1974. Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Rainier at the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix with Princess Caroline and Marie Claude Beaumont.

May 26, 1974. Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Rainier at the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix with Princess Caroline and Marie Claude Beaumont. Photo by Rene Maestri - Sygma via Getty Images.

The 1975 Monaco Grand Prix.

The 1975 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Blick RD Bullstein Bild via Getty Images.

Carlos Pace aboard his Brabham-Ford during the 33rd Monaco Grand Prix on May 12, 1975.

Carlos Pace aboard his Brabham-Ford during the 33rd Monaco Grand Prix on May 12, 1975. Photo by Patrice Picot Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.

Niki Lauda aboard his Ferrari during the 33rd Monaco Grand Prix on May 12, 1975.

Niki Lauda aboard his Ferrari during the 33rd Monaco Grand Prix on May 12, 1975. Photo by Patrice Picot Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier with Niki Lauda, winner of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix on May 12, 1975.

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier with Niki Lauda, winner of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix on May 12, 1975. Photo by Patrice Picot Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Hans Joachim Stuck with a woman at the 1976 Monaco Grand Prix.

Hans Joachim Stuck with a woman at the 1976 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

Katja Heim Stuck with a female friend at the 1977 Monaco GP.

Katja Heim Stuck with a female friend at the 1977 Monaco GP. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Image.

Patrick Depailler with Ronnie Peterson at the Monaco Grand Prix on 25.05.1977.

Patrick Depailler with Ronnie Peterson at the Monaco Grand Prix on 25.05.1977. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

Pamela Scheckter, Peter Warr, Jody Scheckter and Harvey Postlethwaite at the Monaco Grand Prix on 25.05.1977.

Pamela Scheckter, Peter Warr, Jody Scheckter and Harvey Postlethwaite at the Monaco Grand Prix on 25.05.1977. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

Jochen Mass with friend Esther Dorothea at the Monaco Grand Prix on 25.05.1977.

Jochen Mass with friend Esther Dorothea at the Monaco Grand Prix on 25.05.1977. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

Jochen Mass, McLaren, 1977 Monaco Grand Prix.

Jochen Mass, McLaren, 1977 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

Princesses Stephanie, Caroline and Grace of Monaco applaud as Prince Rainier III gives the trophy to Jody Scheckter after his victory in the Monaco Grand Prix on 22nd May 1977.

Princesses Stephanie, Caroline and Grace of Monaco applaud as Prince Rainier III gives the trophy to Jody Scheckter after his victory in the Monaco Grand Prix on 22nd May 1977. Photo by Slim Aarons Hulton Archive Getty.

James Hunt and model girlfriend Jane Birbeck at the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix.

James Hunt and model girlfriend Jane Birbeck at the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix.

Monaco Grand Prix 1978. James Hunt as well as being a favourite with the race fans, is also a great favourite of the girls.

Monaco Grand Prix 1978. James Hunt as well as being a favourite with the race fans, is also a great favourite of the girls.

Monaco Grand Prix 1978. James Hunt with a girl..

Monaco Grand Prix 1978. James Hunt as well as being a favourite with the race fans, is also a great favourite of the girls.

Niki Lauda's Ferrari in action during the Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 07th May 1978.

Niki Lauda's Ferrari in action during the Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 07th May 1978. Photo by Lichfield Archive via Getty Images.

Formula 1 fans at Monaco, Monte Carlo, in 1979.

Formula 1 fans at Monaco, Monte Carlo, in 1979. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Paul Newman and a woman at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 27, 1979.

Paul Newman and a woman at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 27, 1979. Photo by Daniel Simon Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.

A girl at Monaco, Monte Carlo, in 1979.

A girl at Monaco, Monte Carlo, in 1979. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve at Monaco in 1979.

Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve at Monaco in 1979. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Jody Scheckter, Ferrari 312 T4, through the Rascasse hairpin in 1979.

Jody Scheckter, Ferrari 312 T4, through the Rascasse hairpin in 1979. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Gilles Villeneuve at Monaco in 1979.

Gilles Villeneuve at Monaco in 1979. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Niki Lauda, Brabham Alfa Romeo, at Monaco in 1979.

Niki Lauda, Brabham Alfa Romeo, at Monaco in 1979. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Arrows and other cars at Monaco in 1979.

Arrows and other cars at Monaco in 1979. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, men and women on the balcony of a hotel watching the race.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, men and women on the balcony of a hotel watching the race. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, profile portrait of Margaux Hemingway, the writer's granddaughter, with a headband in her hair.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, profile portrait of Margaux Hemingway, the writer's granddaughter, with a headband in her hair. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Jean Yanne and Mimi Coutelier on a terrace, watch the race.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Jean Yanne and Mimi Coutelier on a terrace, watch the race. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, from left to right, raising their glasses: an unidentified woman and an unidentified man, Mirja Larsson (Swedish model), the wife of Gunther Sachs, Lisa Klint (childhood friend of Mirja), an unidentified man and American model Kelly Ball, two unidentified women and an unidentified man.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, from left to right, raising their glasses: an unidentified woman and an unidentified man, Mirja Larsson (Swedish model), the wife of Gunther Sachs, Lisa Klint (childhood friend of Mirja), an unidentified man and American model Kelly Ball, two unidentified women and an unidentified man. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Gunther Sachs and his Swedish wife Mirja Larsson.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Gunther Sachs and his Swedish wife Mirja Larsson. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, on a terrace, Eddie Barclay, in profile, Patrick Wayne, a drink in his hand and an unidentified woman.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, on a terrace, Eddie Barclay, in profile, Patrick Wayne, a drink in his hand and an unidentified woman. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, raising their glasses: from left to right a woman with Fred Chandon, Mirja Larsson, Gunther Sachs and another woman.

May 18, 1980, at the reception of Fred Chandon during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, raising their glasses: from left to right a woman with Fred Chandon, Mirja Larsson, Gunther Sachs and another woman. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Stéphanie of Monaco, Prince Rainier III of Monaco and his wife Grace of Monaco.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Stéphanie of Monaco, Prince Rainier III of Monaco and his wife Grace of Monaco. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Caroline of Monaco.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Caroline of Monaco. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

On May 18, 1980, at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Grace of Monaco, Prince Rainier III of Monaco and their daughter Caroline, during the awarding of the trophy to the winner Carlos Reutemann.

On May 18, 1980, at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Grace of Monaco, Prince Rainier III of Monaco and their daughter Caroline, during the awarding of the trophy to the winner Carlos Reutemann. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the industrial stylist David Thieme, with sunglasses and a drink in his hand and René Arnoux with his wife Kelly at a party at the 'New Jimmy's' in Monte-Carlo.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the industrial stylist David Thieme, with sunglasses and a drink in his hand and René Arnoux with his wife Kelly at a party at the 'New Jimmy's' in Monte-Carlo. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, René Arnoux with his wife Kelly at a party at the 'New Jimmy's' in Monte-Carlo.

On May 18, 1980, during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, René Arnoux with his wife Kelly at a party at the 'New Jimmy's' in Monte-Carlo. Photo by Jean-Claude Deutsch / Paris Match via Getty Images.

Formula 1, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 31.05.1981. Rene Arnoux, Renault and Alain Prost, Renault.

Formula 1, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 31.05.1981. Rene Arnoux, Renault and Alain Prost, Renault. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 31.05.1981. Gilles and Joanne Villeneuve.

Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 31.05.1981. Gilles and Joanne Villeneuve. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

Gilles Villeneuve on his way to victory in a Ferrari during the Monaco Grand Prix on June 01.1981.

Gilles Villeneuve on his way to victory in a Ferrari during the Monaco Grand Prix on June 01.1981. Photo by Vittoriano Rastelli via Getty Images.

Gilles Villeneuve on his way to victory in a Ferrari during the Monaco Grand Prix on June 01.1981.

Gilles Villeneuve on his way to victory in a Ferrari during the Monaco Grand Prix on June 01.1981.

Winner of the Monaco Grand Prix Gilles Villeneuve seen here with former driver Stirling Moss at a post race party on June 01.1981.

Winner of the Monaco Grand Prix Gilles Villeneuve seen here with former driver Stirling Moss at a post race party on June 01.1981. Photo by Vittoriano Rastelli via Getty Images.

Winner of the Monaco Grand Prix Gilles Villeneuve seen here with actor Sean Connery at a post race party on June 01,1981.

Winner of the Monaco Grand Prix Gilles Villeneuve seen here with actor Sean Connery at a post race party on June 01,1981. Photo by Vittoriano Rastelli via Getty Images.

Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 23.05.1982. Williams pit box.

Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 23.05.1982. Williams pit box. Photo by Hoch Zwei Corbis via Getty Images.

At the Monaco Grand Prix on May 20, 1982.

At the Monaco Grand Prix on May 20, 1982. Photo by Bertrand Laforet Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Princess Caroline attends the Monaco Grand Prix in 1982.

Princess Caroline attends the Monaco Grand Prix in 1982. Photo by Jarnoux Patrick - Paris Match via Getty Images.

Niki Lauda and Jacques Laffite at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 20, 1982.

Niki Lauda and Jacques Laffite at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 20, 1982. Photo by Bertrand Laforet Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

A technician talking with a driver during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on May 20, 1982.

A technician talking with a driver during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on May 20, 1982. Photo by Bertrand Laforet Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Caroline of Monaco, Jacky Ickx and Roberto Rossellini at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 16, 1983.

Caroline of Monaco, Jacky Ickx and Roberto Rossellini at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 16, 1983. Photo by Patrice Picot Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Caroline of Monaco and Roberto Rossellini at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 16, 1983.

Caroline of Monaco and Roberto Rossellini at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 16, 1983. Photo by Patrice Picot Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Caroline of Monaco and Roberto Rossellini at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 16, 1983.

Caroline of Monaco and Roberto Rossellini at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 16, 1983. Photo by Patrice Picot Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Derek Warwick in action in his Renault during the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix.

Derek Warwick in action in his Renault during the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Mike Powell Allsport.

Alain Prost with two girls in Monaco, 1985.

Alain Prost with two girls in Monaco, 1985. Photo by GP Library Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

Gerhard Berger piloting his 1.5L Turbo Ferrari F187 in the 1987 Monaco Grand Prix.

Gerhard Berger piloting his 1.5L Turbo Ferrari F187 in the 1987 Monaco Grand Prix.

The crowds watch from the balconies of buildings at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1989.

The crowds watch from the balconies of buildings at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1989. Photo by Patrick Aventurier Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Cars parked near the Rainier III nautical center during the Monaco Grand Prix in 1989.

Cars parked near the Rainier III nautical center during the Monaco Grand Prix in 1989. Photo by Patrick Aventurier Gamma - Rapho via Getty Images.

Rear view of Nelson Piquet of Brazil as he enters the tunnel in his Lotus Judd during the Monaco Grand Prix in 1989.

Rear view of Nelson Piquet of Brazil as he enters the tunnel in his Lotus Judd during the Monaco Grand Prix in 1989. Photo by Pascal Rondeau Allsport.

Michael Schumacher driving his Ferrari, going on to win the Monaco Grand Prix, 27th May 2001.

Michael Schumacher driving his Ferrari, going on to win the Monaco Grand Prix, 27th May 2001. Photo by GP Library Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

Landscape, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011.

Landscape, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Grid girls, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011.

Grid girls, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Bernie Ecclestone with a girl, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011.

Bernie Ecclestone with a girl, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Nick Heidfeld in action in his Lotus, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011.

Nick Heidfeld in action in his Lotus, Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2011. Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Monaco GP 2012, classic grid girl.

Monaco GP 2012, classic grid girl. Photo by Frits van Eldik.

Women on a boat at Monaco GP on May 25th, 2014.

Women on a boat at Monaco GP on May 25th, 2014. Photo by XPB Images.

Model Kate Upton on the Red Bull Racing Energy Station during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix on May 27, 2017 in Monte-Carlo.

Model Kate Upton on the Red Bull Racing Energy Station during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix on May 27, 2017 in Monte-Carlo.

The pregnant sports star Serena Williams, 35, let her bump take centre stage when she hit the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco in Monte-Carlo in May 2017.

The pregnant sports star Serena Williams, 35, let her bump take centre stage when she hit the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco in Monte-Carlo in May 2017.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams with Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams with Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images.

Melissa Jimenez, Dazn reporter, during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Melissa Jimenez, Dazn reporter, during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Eric Alonso Getty Images.

Sergio Perez of Red Bull Racing arrives in the paddock with a girl prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2023.

Sergio Perez of Red Bull Racing arrives in the paddock with a girl prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2023. Photo by Ryan Pierse Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, free practice, Grand Prix of Monaco on May 26, 2023.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, free practice, Grand Prix of Monaco on May 26, 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

A track marshal looks on during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

A track marshal looks on during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Mark Thompson Getty Images.

27 May 2023, Monaco, 3rd free practice. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones with husband Michael Douglas in the pit lane.

27 May 2023, Monaco, 3rd free practice. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones with husband Michael Douglas in the pit lane. Photo by Hasan Bratic Picture Alliance via Getty Images.

Sara Sampaio attends the qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023.

Sara Sampaio attends the qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023. Photo by Arnold Jerocki Film Magic.

Alain Prost and Jean Alesi attend the qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Alain Prost and Jean Alesi attend the qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Arnold Jerocki Film Magic.

Charles Leclerc, qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Charles Leclerc, qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc, qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Charles Leclerc, qualifying at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Ferrari.

Max Verstappen receives the trophy from a bra-less Maria Sharapova in Monaco GP on May 27, 2023.

Max Verstappen receives the trophy from a bra-less Maria Sharapova in Monaco GP on May 27, 2023.

Fans watch on from the balconies during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Fans watch on from the balconies during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Charlotte Casiraghi attends the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Charlotte Casiraghi attends the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Arnold Jerocki Film Magic.

Mishel Gerzig during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Mishel Gerzig during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Eric Alonso Getty Images.

Maria Sharapova during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Maria Sharapova during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Maria Sharapova seen during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Maria Sharapova seen during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Cristiano Barni ATP Images / Getty Images.

Maria Sharapova, Stefano Domenicali and Orlando Bloom pose for a photo in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023.

Maria Sharapova, Stefano Domenicali and Orlando Bloom pose for a photo in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023. Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media and Archie Madekwe talk in the paddock at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media and Archie Madekwe talk in the paddock at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Jacky Ickx and Khadja Nin pose for a photo on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Jacky Ickx and Khadja Nin pose for a photo on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Mark Thompson Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-23 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-23 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Podium, Monaco GP 2023.

Podium, Monaco GP 2023.

Victoria Silvstedt attends the Gala Dinner for the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Victoria Silvstedt attends the Gala Dinner for the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Marc Piasecki Wire Image.

Victoria Silvstedt attends the Gala Dinner for the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Victoria Silvstedt attends the Gala Dinner for the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Marc Piasecki Wire Image.

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