Monte Carlo Formula 1 Track Map
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This track map traces the Monaco street circuit used for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, labelling the famous corners including Sainte Dévote, Massenet, Casino, Mirabeau, the Loews hairpin, the Tunnel, the swimming-pool chicane and La Rascasse.
The circuit runs through the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, and the lap is 3.337 kilometres long, the shortest of the Formula 1 season.
A circuit built from public roads
The first Monaco Grand Prix was held in 1929. Formula 1 has raced there since the first world championship season in 1950, apart from a gap in 1951 to 1954. The race is run over 78 laps, a shorter distance than most Grands Prix, because the average speed is low.
The track is narrow, barriered and lined with buildings, and there is almost no room to overtake, so qualifying position matters more here than anywhere else on the calendar. The Tunnel is the one fast section, running under the Fairmont hotel, before the cars brake hard for the harbour chicane.
Reading the map
Corner names come from the places they pass. Sainte Dévote is named for a chapel by the first corner, Casino refers to the Monte Carlo Casino, and the Piscine, or swimming pool, section runs beside the harbour pool complex. Ayrton Senna holds the record of six Monaco victories, and Graham Hill won five times in the 1960s.
Why Monaco still matters
Because cars cannot easily overtake on the narrow streets, the Monaco Grand Prix rewards qualifying and strategy. It is one of the three races of the unofficial Triple Crown of Motorsport, alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The principality covers only about two square kilometres, and the circuit is built each year from public roads, with barriers and grandstands put up in a matter of weeks. The race is organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lap length | 3.337 km |
| Race distance | 78 laps |
| First Grand Prix | 1929 |
| F1 world championship race since | 1950 |
| Most wins by a driver | Ayrton Senna, 6 |
Questions about this map
Is Monaco the shortest F1 circuit?
Yes, at 3.337 km it is the shortest on the current calendar.
Why is overtaking so hard?
The street track is narrow and enclosed by barriers.
What is the Tunnel?
A fast section running beneath the Fairmont Hotel, leading to the harbour chicane.
