The 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique got underway this Friday, April 24, with free practice sessions for all eight categories. Several drivers, including Jean Alesi at the wheel of the Ferrari 312, ran into trouble.
Spectators in the grandstands and the Paddock of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique certainly got their money’s worth. In fact, they didn’t have to spend a single cent, as Friday’s action was completely free to attend.
Throughout the day, the eight free practice sessions kept the track busy, while fans had the chance to get up close to the cars in the Paddock. On the track, the drivers didn’t take it easy, quite the opposite, in fact. With two red flags and several cars needing to be recovered, marshals were also kept busy throughout the day.
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Alesi in trouble, Lyons in form
Competing in Series D at the wheel of a 1969 Ferrari 312, Jean Alesi did not enjoy the start to the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique like he had hoped. The 1995 Canadian Grand Prix winner ran into trouble at the chicane du Port, damaging the front of his car and forcing him to retire. Several drivers made mistakes at this corner, while others were forced to stop due to mechanical issues.
Michael Lyons, competing in three series (D, E and F), enjoyed a much stronger Friday. He set the fastest time in Series D in his Surtees TS9, and also topped Series F at the wheel of a Hesketh 308E. In Series E, the historic racing specialist finished (only) second in a McLaren M26.
Qualifying up next!
From tomorrow, the drivers will be racing against the clock during the qualifying sessions. These promise plenty of excitement and adrenaline, just like in the qualifying sessions of the era.
The Cavallino Classic Monaco Ferrari Parade, dedicated to Scuderia Ferrari, will make its debut on the Circuit de Monaco. Twelve single-seaters from the Prancing Horse, along with the 1968 Ferrari 312 F1 driven by Jacky Ickx, will take to the track between 12:45 pm and 1:50 pm.
Saturday’s action will also be broadcast live on the YouTube channel of the Automobile Club de Monaco, with one stream in the morning and another in the afternoon. You can also follow the whole day via our “Live” coverage!
The eve of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, the Paddock came alive for a mandatory step. Nearly 200 single-seaters underwent administrative checks and scrutineering, watched by the first enthusiasts to arrive on site.
The calm before the storm. That was the mood on Thursday morning at Quai Antoine 1er, the venue for the Paddock of the 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. Under the tents, the cars were being meticulously prepared by the mechanics. The first fans wandered through what was effectively an open-air museum, as the scent of the cars lingered even while they sat still.
The atmosphere is peaceful, friendly and cheerful. The chance to get up close to the cars delights most of the enthusiasts, who are reminded of their fondest memories as they look at each car. A crowd gathers as Jacky Ickx walks humbly towards his 1968 Ferrari 312 F1, the car in which he won the French Grand Prix at Rouen that same year. The legendary Belgian driver takes a few photos with fans before getting into the Scuderia Ferrari vintage truck.
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The Serie G’s cars are prepared in the pits usually reserved for Formula 1. Some engines are started up; these genuine collector’s items must be handled with care. Brakes, tyres, the drivers’ positions in the cockpit: everything is adjusted to the millimetre. The mechanics are working in high spirits, with laughter and smiles filling the pits. With each engine firing into life, fans gather around the cars, phones in hand to capture the fleeting moment.
Over two days, nearly 200 single-seaters took part in the administrative checks and scrutineering. This Thursday evening, at around 7:00 p.m., the drivers contesting the 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will gather for the drivers’ briefing. On Friday, they’ll hit the track for free practice: the action is finally about to begin!
On Friday, all stands are open to the public free of charge. Tickets are still available for the rest of the weekend: book your seats now!
On the occasion of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2026, an unprecedented parade will be offered to motorsport enthusiasts on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April on the Monaco Circuit: Cavallino Classic Monaco Ferrari Parade.
Organised in collaboration between Cavallino Classic Monaco and the Automobile Club de Monaco, this parade celebrates the heritage and racing DNA of Scuderia Ferrari, in a place where the Maranello team has written some of the greatest chapters in its history.
This demonstration will take place between the different sporting sessions of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, offering a unique never-before-seen spectacle. A true tribute to Scuderia Ferrari, winner 11 times in the Principality with legendary drivers.
A total of 12 Formula 1 cars from 1998 to 2011 will be brought together to thrill spectators with the sound of their engines.
From the 1990s shaped by the Jean Todt era to the early 2000s golden age with Michael Schumacher, including iconic models such as the F2004, the Ferrari Parade will showcase some of the most legendary single-seaters. More recent years will also be represented, notably with the F2007 driven by Kimi Räikkönen and the F150 driven by Fernando Alonso.
These cars will be displayed to the public in the heart of the Paddock on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26.
Opening the parade, the Monaco Circuit will welcome Belgian motorsport legend Jacky Ickx, driving the iconic 1968 Ferrari 312 F1, the very car in which he won the French Grand Prix in Rouen that same year.
Saturday 25 April 2026
Sunday 26 April 2026
205 cars, in addition to the 12 Ferraris taking part in the parade dedicated to the Scuderia, will be roaring around the Monaco Circuit this weekend. Here’s a selection of some of the single-seaters you simply mustn’t miss, along with all the information you need for your visit to the Principality!
The week of the 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is underway! From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April 2026, the streets of the Principality will echo with the sound of V8, V10 and V12 engines. Discover the full programme for the weekend, which begins on Friday with free practice sessions, open to all. After that, you’ll need a ticket to attend the eight qualifying sessions, which will take place on Saturday, and the eight races, on Sunday.
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A highlight of the 2026 event will be a parade of twelve Scuderia single-seaters around the Circuit de Monaco as part of the Cavallino Classic Monaco Ferrari Parade, much to the delight of tifosi and fans of the Prancing Horse. To kick off this parade, we will have the honour of welcoming Jacky Ickx at the wheel of the 1968 Ferrari 312 F1, in which he won the French Grand Prix at Rouen.
From 1998 to 2011, here is the complete list of single-seaters taking part in this parade: two Ferrari F300s (1998), one F399 (1999), the F1-2000, F2002 and F2003-GA, Michael Schumacher’s legendary F2004, the F2007s driven by Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen, in which he was crowned drivers’ world champion this year. Add to that the Finn’s F2008, the car in which Scuderia won its last constructors’ title, and the Ferrari 150° Italia, driven by Fernando Alonso in 2011.
Among the 205 cars entered in the 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, some stand out and are well worth a look. In Series A1, the Bugatti 51, which competed in the Grand Prix de Monaco in 1932, and the Alfa Romeo 8C-2600, entered in the Grand Prix by Scuderia Ferrari in 1933, will be particularly interesting to watch.
In Series A2, other legends will be present: the Ferrari 246 driven by Phil Hill in 1960, the Maserati 250F, the car with the most appearances in the Grand Prix de Monaco (five, from 1955 to 1959 inclusive), and the Gordini T11/15, which finished fourth in the first post-war Grand Prix in the Principality in 1948, driven by Maurice Trintignant.
Other single-seaters from the 1950s and 1960s will be featured in Series B and C: the Cooper T60, winner of the 1962 Grand Prix de Monaco with Bruce McLaren, the Lotus 18, which won the Grand Prix in 1961 with Stirling Moss at the wheel, and the Ferrari 250 MM, driven in 1953 by Paolo Marzotto, one of the brothers of Vittorio Marzotto, winner of the 1952 Grand Prix de Monaco and after whom Series C is named.
Single-seaters from the late 1960s and 1970s will also be in the spotlight. Not to be missed in Series D are the Ferrari 312 (1969) driven by Jean Alesi in this edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, and the BRM P83 (1966), fitted with a 16-cylinder engine.
Or, in Series E, the iconic Ferrari 312 T2, winner of the 1976 Grand Prix de Monaco driven by Niki Lauda, and the McLaren M23, the single-seater that won the title in 1974 with Emerson Fittipaldi and in 1976 with James Hunt.
Finally, the line-ups for Series F and G will be exceptional. Among the cars entered, highlights include Gilles Villeneuve’s Ferrari 312 T/5, the last 3-litre 12-cylinder Ferrari in 1980, the Tyrrell 008, winner of the 1978 Grand Prix de Monaco, and the Renault RE40 and Williams FW07C, driven by Alan Jones in 1981.
Tickets are still available, so get yours now on our website! On Friday, during the free practice sessions featuring all the cars, all grandstands are freely accessible without a ticket.
You can buy your tickets online up until the day before your visit (11.59 pm). After this time, tickets must be purchased in person at the various ticket offices on site :
Finally, a collection point for physical tickets will be available: Official Ticket Office – 46 Rue Grimaldi.
Do you have any questions about purchasing tickets or accessing the Principality during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2026 ?
The 10th and 11th editions of the Monaco E-Prix are fast approaching! In a month’s time, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will be heading to the Principality for a thrilling weekend. Find out everything you need to know ahead of this major event!
Still highly anticipated by fans and drivers, this event promises to be particularly exciting. The 10th and 11th editions of the Monaco E-Prix will take place on Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 2026 respectively, offering spectators two intense days of electric racing.
Once again this season, Monaco plays a key role in the calendar, with two races scheduled in the Principality: the 9th and 10th rounds of the championship. The teams and drivers are back on track with the GEN3 Evo, the latest-generation electric single-seater.
Six rounds of the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season have been contested so far: five different drivers have won at least one race! Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing Formula E Team), who has struggled this season (9th in the championship), will be aiming for a fourth victory in the Principality, having won the last Monaco E-Prix.
Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche Formula E Team) leads the championship ahead of Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing) and Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing), but the races are always spectacular and unpredictable. The Monaco E-Prix is no exception to the rule! All the ingredients are in place for an exceptional weekend. We look forward to seeing you in a month’s time for this family-friendly event, open to everyone!
Women will also take centre stage at the all-female FIA Girls on Track program, scheduled for Friday 15 May 2026. Places are still available, so don’t delay – sign up now! It’s free!
For those who have already purchased an e-ticket, it will be available to download a few days before the event.
For everyone else, tickets in the grandstands are available from €35 per day. Want to enjoy the full weekend experience? Opt for the 2-day pass from €45!
New for the 2026 edition: a student rate (under 25) is available, with a day ticket at €20 and a two-day pass at €30. Tickets for children under 16, who must be accompanied by an adult, are free
For further information, our teams are at your disposal: [email protected] / +377 93 15 26 24.
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To make sure you don’t miss a moment of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2026, the Automobile Club de Monaco has set up a massive broadcasting operation. From coverage of the weekend on YouTube to a star-studded studio panel and renowned experts, here is everything you need to know about the event’s broadcast.
To enable as many people as possible to experience the excitement of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2026, all sessions on Saturday and Sunday – the qualifying sessions and races – will be streamed live on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s (ACM) YouTube channel. Fans watching at home will be offered more than 16 hours of live coverage.
Two separate feeds will be available in French and English. The footage broadcast worldwide will be produced by ACM teams, with over 30 cameras set up around the circuit. The full broadcast schedule on international television channels will be available very soon.
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Total immersion
The broadcast offered by the ACM is designed to provide total immersion into the world of the 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. During the weekend, the coverage will take you behind the scenes, bringing you up close to the iconic cars in the paddocks. You will have the opportunity to enjoy interviews with numerous guests and renowned motorsport personalities, who will be sharing their insights and passion.
With expert analysis, the energy of the influencers and behind-the-scenes insights, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2026 is already shaping up to be an event not to be missed!
An event to be enjoyed (also) from the grandstands
Tickets are still available, so get yours now on our website ! On Friday, during the free practice sessions featuring all the cars, all grandstands are freely accessible without a ticket.
Do you have any questions about purchasing tickets or accessing the Principality during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2026 ?
The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, taking place from 24 to 26 April, will mark the start of the 2026 Automobile Club de Monaco’s circuit racing season. As the headline act of this 15th edition, Scuderia Ferrari will take centre stage as it celebrates several anniversaries.
The official poster for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique set the tone. Fifty years after Niki Lauda’s victory on the streets of Monaco, Scuderia Ferrari will be one of the highlights of the 15th edition of the majestic Grand Prix Historique.
Winner of the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix with Ferrari and an iconic figure of the Scuderia in the 1990s, Jean Alesi will be on the starting grid for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. The French driver will be at the wheel of a 1969 Ferrari 312, fitted with a V12 engine, competing in Series D « F1 Grand Prix Cars – 3L (1966 to 1972) ». Scuderia’s tifosi will also be able to admire the 13 Ferraris competing across the different categories.
𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🚨
Jean Alesi sera au départ du 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘅 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 !
Il pilotera une Ferrari 312 de 1969, équipée d’un V12, engagée en Série D « Voitures de Grand Prix F1 – 3L (1966 à 1972) » 🏎
🗓 24-26.04.2026
🎟… pic.twitter.com/3yjpitqANp— Automobile Club de Monaco (@ACM_Media) March 31, 2026
A total of 205 cars, dating from 1925 to 1985, are entered across eight different categories (A1 to G). The last four of these (D to G) – reserved for 3-litre F1 cars and turbocharged single-seaters (Series G) – promise some thrilling races. No fewer than 13 Ferraris will be competing across the various categories.
To mark its 35th anniversary, Cavallino Classic – an event celebrating the legacy of Enzo Ferrari – has chosen, for the first time, to dedicate its anniversary edition to Formula 1 cars.
On Saturday 25 (1:10pm – 1:50pm) and Sunday 26 (1:50pm – 2:20pm), two parades will showcase Ferrari F1 cars on track. They will bring together several generations of single-seaters that defined the golden eras of the Maranello-based team, particularly in the 1990s and 2000s.
Held as part of the celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of the Cavallino Classic — an event honouring the legacy of Enzo Ferrari — these parades will also commemorate the 75th anniversary of Ferrari’s first Formula 1 victory in 1951. Many surprises await fans on this occasion!
With your grandstand tickets, in addition to attending the free practice sessions, qualifying and races, you will have access to the paddocks and be able to admire most of the cars on Quai Albert 1er. For technical enthusiasts, there is a real diversity on offer, with developments over time visible to the naked eye!
Tickets are still available, so get yours now on our website! On Friday, during the free practice sessions featuring all the cars, all grandstands are freely accessible without a ticket.
Do you have any questions about purchasing tickets or accessing the Principality during the 2026 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique ?
As spring approaches, in keeping with tradition in the Principality, preparations for upcoming motorsport events are gathering pace. Three international events will set the rhythm over the coming weeks, making this the perfect opportunity for the volunteers of the Automobile Club de Monaco’s Marshals’ Corps to prepare and ensure they are fully ready for race day. Here’s a closer look.
Over the weekend of March 21 and 22, the Fontvieille Big Top hosted 600 volunteers from the Marshals’ Corps, who gathered to learn and refresh the essential skills required for their respective duties. The Training and Refresher Camp for this emblematic body of the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) has been a key event since 1972. Initiated by ACM President Michel Boeri, this program allows marshals to come together and test themselves through several practical workshops: first aid, intervention, video posts, barrier + jack handling, electrical risks, the timed “Gazelle” course, flag signalling, fire response, and more. A comprehensive program designed to assess reflexes, physical abilities, reasoning skills, and team cohesion.
This year, under the supervision of around one hundred instructors, nearly 500 volunteers were assessed, including 49 new candidates selected from over 90 applications.
« The main objective is to simulate the conditions marshals may face during a race. There is no room for error on race day. That is why this training is essential every year to ensure we are fully prepared when the time comes », explains Christophe Fabri, Head of the Training program.
During the workshops, marshals are faced with exercises requiring them to evacuate a vehicle under various scenarios, such as impact with a barrier, oil leaks, or fire outbreaks. They are supported throughout by the Monaco Fire Brigade, which once again oversaw the fire risk workshop. Firefighters trained marshals in the use of extinguishers, casualty evacuation, and safely crossing barriers. The Monaco Red Cross also conducted first aid training sessions.
Another highlight is a workshop where volunteers’ actions are closely analyzed by… artificial intelligence. This technology enables real-time assessment of gestures, decisions, and reactions during vehicle evacuation simulations. Developed by the Marshals’ Corps, this system is now in its third year and has been upgraded with new aerodynamic elements to better replicate the carbon details of Formula 1 and Formula E single-seaters.
The next milestones are already approaching: the General Meeting on April 2 at the Grimaldi Forum, equipment distribution on April 17 and 18, before seeing the marshals in action at the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (April 24–26), the Monaco E-Prix (May 16–17), and the highly anticipated Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026 (June 4–7).
As part of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (24–26 April), the Monaco E-Prix (16 & 17 May) and the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco (3–7 June), the Automobile Club de Monaco informs you that the “Residents’ Access Office” will open from Monday, 16 March at 2:00 PM, at Square Gastaud – Monaco.
The office will be open to residents, companies and VTC drivers on the following days and at the following times:
Registrations must be completed online in advance on the dedicated website.
You will find several sections; please log in to the one that best matches your needs.
Further information: [email protected] / 00 377 97 70 92 70 / 00 377 97 70 92 71
The Organising Committee of the Automobile Club de Monaco, organiser of the E Rallye Monte Carlo, has decided to suspend the next edition of its 100% electric event, originally scheduled and included in the calendar of the Bridgestone FIA ecoRally Cup from October 14 to 17, 2026.
This carefully considered decision comes in a context that calls for a strategic and organisational reassessment of the event, in order to ensure that it is perfectly aligned with the sporting, technological and environmental ambitions of the Automobile Club de Monaco in the future.
“As pioneers in promotion of electric rallying since the mid-1990s, the Automobile Club de Monaco now wishes to wait for the development or emergence of new energy solutions before reintroducing this competition to the event calendar”, explains Eric Barrabino, General Commissioner of the ACM.
Pending significant new technological advances in the field of electric mobility and alternative energies, it was therefore decided, collectively, to suspend the 2026 edition. “Since its creation in 1995, the E-Rallye Monte-Carlo has established itself as an international reference in regularity competitions dedicated to 100% electric and alternative-energy vehicles, bringing together one of the largest line-ups in the discipline”, emphasises Jacques Rossi, President of the ACM’s Electric and New Energies Commission.
In this context, and out of a sense of responsibility toward the various stakeholders, the Automobile Club de Monaco has deemed it appropriate to pause the organisation of the event. “This suspension does not call into question the Automobile Club de Monaco’s commitment to sustainable mobility or its desire to promote innovations related to the energy transition. A review is currently underway to examine the prospects for development and the conditions for a potential return of the event under the best possible circumstances”, Eric Barrabino added.
The Automobile Club de Monaco would like to thank all crews, cars manufacturers, partners, institutions, representatives of the territories crossed, officials and volunteers for their loyalty and commitment to the event for more than three decades…