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Automobile Club de Monaco Press Release
Following numerous requests coming from Competitors, Partners and Spectators of Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, the Organizing Committee at Automobile Club de Monaco – after achieving a feasibility study internally and receiving the final approval from the Monaco Government – has the huge pleasure to announce that the 12th edition of Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, initially planned for May 8-10, 2020, will be organized from April 23 to 25, 2021.
The year 2021 will be exceptional since past, present and future will be declined in three prestigious events in the streets of the Principality: the 12th Grand Prix de Monaco Historiquewill be followed by the 4th Monaco E-Prix (Saturday May 8, 2021)and the 78th Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix (May 20-23, 2021)*.
This is a huge logistical challenge for the team and staff at Automobile Club de Monaco, for all major players and authorities of the Principality of Monaco, as well as for the 3,000 volunteers – among them 650 stewards and track marshals – whose role will be crucial for the success of the three events.
« To organize three races in the space of one month will be a premiere for us all at ACM », explains Christian Tornatore, the General Commissioner of Automobile Club de Monaco. « The logistical side promises to be complex, but not impossible to manage! Because of the new constraints, we shall need to start setting up the track earlier than usual, at the end of February, instead of March 15. We will then integrate the technical aspects, on and around the track, required by every category that will be involved. In order to achieve this, we will count on the experience and flexibility of all the persons involved, in order to achieve our objectives …»
Last but not least, please note that the next edition of Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, the 13th of the series, will take place from May 13 to 15, 2022…
Monaco, May 19, 2020
(*Provisional dates, subject to calendar approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council)
Dear Members, Dear Friends,
Covid-19 hasn’t had the last word yet and therefore, we must continue our fight against the pandemic by adopting further safety measures.
Consequently, the ACM Board has made the following decisions:
We will continue to keep you informed and update you with any changes to the aforementioned measures as and when they arise.
The ACM Board and Administrative Committee do not take these decisions lightly and are very aware of the consequences of these drastic and necessary measures.
We do however remain positive remembering that there is always sunshine after the rain!
We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you back in September.
Wishing you and your families all the very best for the summer despite the unusual circumstances.
We look forward to the reopening!
L’Automobile Club de Monaco
*Opening hours:
Monday to Friday – 10:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 (closed Saturdays and Sundays) until further notice
The 2020 and 12th edition of the ‘Grand Prix de Monaco Historique’ has been cancelled due
to the pandemic and, on this Sunday, the Monaco Circuit will be silent.
Thankfully, tomorrow on race day, the passionate community of the event organisation, competitors, partners and Classic racing followers will still be able to enjoy the marvellous racing images, the unique sounds and the entertaining Grand Prix Drivers’ interviews in a documentary entitled “The Magic of Monaco Historic”.
This 23-minute celebration programme is dedicated by the Automobile Club of Monaco to all these special people who combine to make the ‘Grand Prix de Monaco Historique’
such a magnificent event.
This weekend, the documentary shall stimulate their passion for the ‘Monaco Historic’ and, certainly, their enthusiasm to reconvene for the next edition.
Broadcast – Sunday, May 10th 2020 :
TAG Heuer reaffirms its long-standing association with the Principality of Monaco and its motor-racing history by partnering with the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) and its prestigious event, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, and introducing a limited-edition TAG Heuer Monaco timepiece as a tribute to the iconic race.
A limited-edition Monaco timepiece dedicated to the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique
The strikingly elegant and charismatic chronograph designed especially for the occasion features the signature red-and-white colour code that is reminiscent of eye-catching sports cars from the thrilling world of motor racing. Discover the new TAG Heuer Monaco Special Edition: https://tag.hr/MonacoGPH
An enduring bond: the TAG Heuer Monaco and motor racing in Monaco
In the late 1950s, building on the brand’s heritage in stopwatches, dashboard timers and chronographs suitable for racing, Jack Heuer saw an opportunity to become even more involved in the golden age of motorsport, merging his passion with the family business. Inspired by the action he witnessed on the track, he started a tradition of naming his creations after the evocative races in Monza, Silverstone, Montreal and Monaco.
From Monday to Friday (closed during the week-end)
10:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00
All hygiene rules required have been implemented to ensure safety for our clients.
Sir Stirling MOSS was not only a gentleman, but also an immense Racing Driver.
Besides his 3 victories at MONACO in FORMULA ONE, he won the Monte Carlo Prix on Saturday May 20, 1950, at the age of 20, driving a Cooper Jap 500 cc.
The Automobile Club de Monaco shared with him certain values as well as the Motorsport passion.
To his wife and loved ones, we send our deepest thoughts.
In order to develop motorsport, Automobile Club de Monaco set up the first safety rails around the track. Similar to those you can see on the motorway, these barriers have to protect drivers, spectators and marshals.
Before this evolution, the track was secured by haystacks.
Nowadays, the Monégasque track is surrounded by 21km of safety rails.
In 1961, Stirling Moss won the race, driving a Lotus Climax.
With that victory, he became the first driver to claim three wins in the Principality.
For the ‘greatest driver never to win the World Championship’, the Monaco GP is a race where speed is not terribly important: « It’s just how good the car is, how well you can handle the car. It really is a fabulous race. »
From Monday 18th to Sunday 24th of January
89th Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo
From Wednesday 27th of January to Wednesday 3rd of February
24th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique
Saturday 8 of May
4th E-Prix de Monaco
From Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd of May
78th Grand Prix de Monaco F1
From Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th of October (dates to be confirmed)
6th E-Rallye Monte-Carlo
22nd Rallye Monte-Carlo ZENN
The Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), organizer of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (May 8-10, 2020) and Grand Prix Formula 1 (May 21-24, 2020), is fully aware of the spread of the Covid-19 and the worrying situation that this generates.
These are the reasons why the ACM is in permanent contact with the Monegasque Governmental Authorities, the sports and commercial entities of F1, the Federation Internationale Automobile (FIA) and the Formula One Group (FOG).
Preparations for the build-up of the circuit have just started with the first structures being installed in the coming days.
The ACM is ready to take all of the necessary precautions and will continue to comply with all measures as recommended by the official health authorities.
We will also continue to update you as the situation develops.
Based on the latest information provided to the ACM, both the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique and the Grand Prix Formula 1 2020 are currently expected to take place on the dates as originally planned.
Monaco, March 12th 2020
