The Monaco Grand Prix is the undisputed jewel in Formula 1’s glittering crown, a legendary street race which demands absolute precision and mercilessly punishes the smallest error.
First held in 1929 before joining the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, the narrow, twisting circuit through the tiny principality on the French Riviera has served as the ultimate test of driver skill for nearly a century.
Legends like Ayrton Senna, ‘Mr. Monaco’ Graham Hill, and Michael Schumacher have defined their careers on these perilous, barrier-lined streets in a rich history of motorsport brilliance.
Ayrton Senna reigns supreme in the principality with six victories, closely followed by fellow legends Graham Hill and Michael Schumacher on five.
Driver
Wins
Ayrton Senna
6
Graham Hill
5
Michael Schumacher
5
Alain Prost
4
Jackie Stewart
3
Lewis Hamilton
3
Nico Rosberg
3
Stirling Moss
3
David Coulthard
2
Fernando Alonso
2
Jody Scheckter
2
Juan Manuel Fangio
2
Mark Webber
2
Maurice Trintignant
2
Max Verstappen
2
Niki Lauda
2
Sebastian Vettel
2
Graham Hill – aka ‘Mr Monaco’
Teams with the most Monaco Grand Prix wins
McLaren are the undisputed masters of Monte Carlo among the constructors, boasting 16 official World Championship wins on the famous streets, comfortably ahead of Ferrari.
Team
Wins
McLaren
16
Ferrari
10
Lotus
7
Red Bull
7
BRM
5
Mercedes
5
Brabham
3
Cooper
3
Tyrrell
3
Benetton
2
Maserati
2
Renault
2
Who is the youngest ever Monaco Grand Prix winner?
Lewis Hamilton remains the youngest ever winner – he was just 23 years, 4 months and 18 days old when he overcame an early puncture to triumph in 2008.
Teenage Italian star Kimi Antonelli (19) will obliterate that record should he win for Mercedes this weekend.
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