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For two days, the ACM Marshals’ Corps facilities, where all the equipment required by the volunteer teams is stored and maintained throughout the year at the gates of the Principality, were in a state of ebullience! The 698 stewards of the 2023 events (6th Monaco E-Prix / 80th Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco) were invited to collect their equipments. Suit, helmet, gloves, belt… The volunteers of the Automobile Club de Monaco received their outfits which will enable them to ensure safety during the practice sessions and races.
This year, as part of the commemoration of the centenary of the birth of Prince Rainier III, a symbolic patch will be worn by all our Marshals on their chests in tribute to his memory.
In a few days’ time, the guardian angels of the Monegasque track will be at work to ensure the smooth running of the races and the safety of the drivers on the occasion of the 6th Monaco E-Prix (6th May) and the 80th Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco (25th-28th May).
Heading for the Monaco E-Prix! On Saturday 6th May, the Principality of Monaco will be hosting the FIA ABB Formula E World Championship for the 6th edition.
A dense and varied programme awaits you throughout this unique day: free practice sessions, qualifications, race, on-track demonstration
For the occasion, a unique price of 30€ is set up. Children aged between 6 and 15 years old will benefit from free seats.
Enjoy and discover the world of Formula E at the Allianz Fan Village.
Where to buy your tickets?
Online: www.monaco-eprix.com (until Friday 05 May)
On site: ACM Official Ticket Office – 44, rue Grimaldi – Monaco
Other points of sale in Monaco:
The Monaco Fire Brigade in support
The Principality’s Fire Brigade, a long-standing participant in this Training Camp, was once again involved this year on Saturday to prepare our volunteers for the risks of setting fire to a car. Crossing a rail, handling a fire extinguisher, evacuating an injured person, first aid… The Marshals present were able to review with the fire professionals the practices necessary for this type of risk.
In figures
This year, 562 Marshals took part in the Training Course, supervised by a hundred or so managers. Of the 85 applications shortlisted at the end of the registration campaign, 56 new candidates were able to take part in the weekend’s workshops, of which 1/3 were women. The trend is also towards younger teams, with an average age of 39 for 2023, the first time this has happened in several years. In addition, 35 “foreign” stewards will be on hand for the next two events, from international circuits.
The new features
A key workshop of the weekend under the “Chapiteau de Fontvieille”, training in signalling and flag handling is now simulated on a brand-new circuit with electric karting. This is an asset in order to reproduce as well as possible the real conditions to which the Marshals will be exposed during the races. In this workshop, different race scenarios are studied in order to work specifically on the application of the flagging rules on the track.
In addition, the workshop to raise awareness of the electrical risks incurred with single-seaters in Formula 1 and Formula E has been reinforced. Finally, we should note the appearance of a gearbox in the “Gazelle” workshop, so that the candidates can practice evacuating this type of element from the track.
Coming up
The management of the “Corps des Commissaires” will meet in the next few days to validate the presence of the new candidates in all the teams. The General Meeting will then take place on 25 April to receive the latest information, followed by the handover of equipment and uniforms on 28 & 29 April before taking part in the 6th Monaco E-Prix (6 May) and the 80th Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco (25-28 May).
How to become a Marshal?
All the conditions of application are specified in the following document: https://acm.mc/corps-des-commissaires-2/devenir-commissaire-de-lacm/
Registration for the 2023 track events will start in September 2023.
For further information, please contact the Secretariat of the “Corps des Commissaires” by phone: (+377) 93 15 26 16
Save the date! The next edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will be held from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th May 2024. This nostalgic and exciting event for motorsport fans will preserve its assets and its magic: real races between legendary cars organised in the authentic and majestic setting of the Principality’s circuit. The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is also an opportunity to retrace and relive the golden age of motorsport through tributes and parades held over the weekend.
For 2024, the Automobile Club de Monaco’s Organising and Selection Committee has approved the presence of 8 series that will be competing and entered in the regulations. Entries will open this summer.
Race A1 – Louis CHIRON
Pre-war Grand Prix cars and Voiturettes
Race A2 – Juan Manuel FANGIO
Front-engine Grand Prix cars built before 1961
Race B – Graham HILL
Rear-engine, 1500, F1 Grand Prix cars from 1961 to 1965 and F2
Race C – Vittorio MARZOTTO
Front-engine Sport Racing cars from 1952 to 1957
Race D – Jackie STEWART
F1 Grand Prix cars 3L from 1966 to 1972
Race E – Niki LAUDA
F1 Grand Prix cars 3L from 1973 to 1976
Race F – Gilles VILLENEUVE
F1 Grand Prix cars 3L from 1977 to 1980
Race G – Ayrton SENNA
F1 Grand Prix cars 3L from 1981 to 1985
In the context of the 6th Monaco E-Prix (6 May 2023) and 80th Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (25 to 28 May 2023), the Automobile Club de Monaco would like to inform you of the Opening of the “Resident Access” Office, located in Square Gastaud, from Monday 20 March 2023.
The office will be open to residents, companies and VTCs from Monday to Friday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 am and from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm for the issue of passes only.
Contact : +377 97 77 95 70 – [email protected]
For specific “Boat Access” requests, documents will be issued on SEPM website or directly at the SEPM (Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco), located at 30, Quai l’Hirondelle, from 17 April to 28 May, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Contact : +377 97 77 30 14 – [email protected]
For the 7th edition of the “zero” emission Rallye Monte-Carlo, the Organising Committee of the Automobile Club de Monaco was keen to innovate, in line with the spirit of the event created in 1995 (Rally Monte-Carlo for Electric Vehicles). As the 8th round on the FIA World eco Rally Cup calendar, the 2023 E-Rallye Monte-Carlo will offer a mix of modernity, prestige and intensity.
In 2023, the event will be held in a new host territory. For the next autumn, the E-Rallye Monte-Carlo will move to the Principality of Monaco. This new event location on Monegasque territory will follow in the footsteps of its WRC cousin, and will offer a symbolic and prestigious postcard. The “Terrasses du Soleil” will once again welcome all the crews this year for a Parc Fermé, located below the prestigious Casino de Monte-Carlo.
Monaco On’s capacity to host and develop recharging facilities in the Principality of Monaco will allow as many participants as possible to take part in the 2023 E-Rallye Monte-Carlo.
This 7th edition will also be an opportunity to drive through the roads of the Monegasque hinterland, with an itinerary that will take competitors to some of the legendary places of the Monte-Carlo history. The route of the E-Rallye is also made up of discoveries and bucolic landscapes, in idyllic settings such as the event can offer every year.
Stay tuned!
Provisional programme
Publication of the Regulations & Opening of entries: Friday 18 August 2023
Closing of entries: Friday 22 September 2023
Publication of the entry list: Friday 29 September 2023
Since 6th March, the big transformation of the Principality of Monaco into a real racetrack has started. For almost 2 months (7 weeks to be exact), Automobile Club de Monaco staff and its suppliers will be mobilised to prepare this iconic urban circuit in order to welcome Formula E cars for the 6th Monaco E-Prix (6th May) and Formula 1 cars for the 80th F1 Grand Prix de Monaco (25th-28th May) in the best conditions.
Almost 50% of the circuit resurfaced!
In 2023, the asphalt repair work on the roads used by the Monegasque track will be completed at the beginning of the build-up period and will result in almost 50% of the track being resurfaced. This year, 3 sectors are affected: the Boulevard Albert 1er (starting grid and pit lane), the Tunnel Louis II and the Darse Sud. Nearly 15,000 m2 of asphalt were repaired, the equivalent of about 1,800 tonnes of new surface.
This is always an impressive job, carried out at night by the teams of the Department of Urban Development and SIVIA’M, to avoid disturbing road traffic in the Principality. Between the planning phases of the upper part of the asphalt and the application of the new asphalt the following night, 2 nightly sessions are necessary for each sector. The aim was to ensure that the surface meets international standards and provides the cars with an optimum surface, all on routes exposed to intense road traffic all year round.
See the pictures of the repair work on the asphalt of the Circuit de Monaco (© ACM – Folleté).
Emblematic building of the circuit, real nerve centre of the events, the Race Direction began its assembly this week. This 1500m² structure is composed by 77 modules, with a total surface of 1500m². These modules will make up the 5 levels of the building (17m high) which will house the two control rooms of the circuit, meeting rooms and areas reserved for guests.
Since 6th March, the big transformation of the Principality of Monaco into a real racetrack has started. For almost 2 months (7 weeks to be exact), Automobile Club de Monaco staff and its suppliers will be mobilised to prepare this iconic urban circuit in order to welcome Formula E cars for the 6th Monaco E-Prix (6th May) and Formula 1 cars for the 80th F1 Grand Prix de Monaco (25th-28th May) in the best conditions.
Almost 50% of the circuit resurfaced!
In 2023, the asphalt repair work on the roads used by the Monegasque track will be completed at the beginning of the build-up period and will result in almost 50% of the track being resurfaced. This year, 3 sectors are affected: the Boulevard Albert 1er (starting grid and pit lane), the Tunnel Louis II and the Darse Sud. Nearly 15,000 m2 of asphalt were repaired, the equivalent of about 1,800 tonnes of new surface.
This is always an impressive job, carried out at night by the teams of the Department of Urban Development and SIVIA’M, to avoid disturbing road traffic in the Principality. Between the planning phases of the upper part of the asphalt and the application of the new asphalt the following night, 2 nightly sessions are necessary for each sector. The aim was to ensure that the surface meets international standards and provides the cars with an optimum surface, all on routes exposed to intense road traffic all year round.
See the pictures of the repair work on the asphalt of the Circuit de Monaco (© ACM – Folleté).
Emblematic building of the circuit, real nerve centre of the events, the Race Direction began its assembly this week. This 1500m² structure is composed by 77 modules, with a total surface of 1500m². These modules will make up the 5 levels of the building (17m high) which will house the two control rooms of the circuit, meeting rooms and areas reserved for guests.
The reveal of the Alpine A523 on the evening of Thursday 16 February marked the conclusion of the traditional Formula 1 team presentations.
Here is an overview of the 2023 line-up before the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 23-25, just 100 days before the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco (May 25-28).
Haas VF-23
The new car features a revised version with a dominant black colour scheme and white and red accents. The engine cover is now wider, suggesting that some of the radiators have been moved. Experienced drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen will have the tough task of speeding up the development of this 2023 Haas, with limited budgetary means.
Red-Bull RB19
The reigning World Champion car brings few design changes. The main announcement of the presentation was that Red Bull Racing will team up with engine manufacturer Ford from 2026 onwards. The two companies will jointly develop a new generation powertrain for the Red Bull and AlphaTauri cars, taking over from Honda (using a 350 kW electric motor and fully renewable fuels from 2026).
Williams FW45
The FW45 features an evolution of the blue-black colour scheme that came to the Williams in 2022. The nose of the car features a new design, similar to the geometry used by Haas and AlphaTauri last season. So it’s a mix of philosophies, taking on Red Bull and Ferrari type design elements, while the Williams team is striving for better aerodynamic performance.
Alfa Romeo C43 F1
The new Alfa Romeo is notably distinctive for its black colour, which has replaced the white on the car. In this livery, the team has focused on developing the aerodynamic concept of the 2022 car by revising the design of its rear suspension, which has led to the creation of a new cooling system and new body shapes.
AlphaTauri AT04
AlphaTauri unveiled its new colours and driver line-up (Nyck de Vries / Yuki Tsunoda) during an elegant presentation in New York. One of the main evolutions is aerodynamic with the raising of the floorboards – more rigid – in order to limit the harmful effects of “porpoising”. In terms of livery, the most obvious change is the appearance of the red of the team’s new sponsor, PKN Orlen, a transfer from Alfa Romeo.
Aston Martin AMR23
The Silverstone-based team has not made any major changes to its 2023 livery. The team indicates that its main areas of focus have been the front wing, side cradles, engine cover and roll cage entry. With the arrival of two-time Spanish World Champion Fernando Alonso, a staff that has doubled in size and a new factory under construction, Aston Martin F1 is showing its structural ambition, and will be looking to maintain the positive dynamic of the second half of the 2022 season.
McLaren MCL60
The new 2023 McLaren sports a side-cradle concept resembling Red Bull’s. The air intakes and underfloor barriers appear to have been revised, although the MCL60 appears to be essentially an iterative update on last year’s car.
Ferrari SF-23
A presentation worthy of its name for the new SF-23, under the eyes of thousands of tifosi in Fiorano. With the French Fréderic Vasseur at its helm now, Ferrari presents a predominantly matte red single-seater with a few exposed carbon fiber sections. Among the improvements, in particular, the suspension has been redesigned in order to increase the range of adjustments that can be made to the car on the track.
Mercedes AMG F1 W14 E-Performance
Mercedes’ latest creation marks a return to W14 and black – a colour already successfully used in 2020 and 2021 – after spending 2022 in their more traditional silver scheme. As for the design of the car proper, it follows the 2022 car’s philosophy, but with changes notably to the wings, floor and air inlets/outlets. Key elements to improve performance.
Alpine A523
Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon unveiled the 2023 version of the Alpine F1 car during a live presentation in London. The main modifications were made to the suspension, the position of the cooling system and finally the rear wing to improve its efficiency. There is no revolution in the livery. We find the traditional Alpine blue, mainly on the central part of the bodywork, with the pontoons in the colours of the title sponsor BWT. Like last season, the Franco-British team will start with a 100% pink livery for the first three rounds in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Australia.
All is well that ends well. One of the most followed, observed, admired cars of the 25th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, the 1970 Lancia Fulvia 1.3 S, perfectly driven by a very efficient Swiss duo, Claudio Enz and Cristina Seeberger, finally won it. And added a new line to the prize list of the Italian brand in the Principality. It is indeed the fourth victory for a Lancia in the historic version of Rallye Monte-Carlo, after 2002, 2005 and 2018. And each time it was a Fulvia, as in 1972, in the World Rally Championship. It was long after Louis Chiron’s win in 1954, in a Lancia Aurelia, and before the epic of the Stratos, 037 and other Deltas, taking a series of 11 more wins between 1975 and 1992.
Lancia, in this 2023 edition, was all over the entry list, and the fans massed on the roadsides and in the villages could not take their eyes off them. That of the Enz-Seeberger tandem was particularly remarkable, in its red dress with a black hood, as it was the case before, in the heyday. It was also appreciated for its precision in the regularity stages, always at the forefront and well placed for the final victory, picked up in the early hours of Wednesday, when passing the finish line at Col de Turini.
“We didn’t expect such a result, so we’re very happy,” said Enz, 32, in perfect Italian, on the finish podium. “I had a perfect car, a brilliant co-driver, we did what was necessary and everything ended well”, added the Swiss driver, victorious for his 6th participation in the event. He had left Turin, home of Fiat and Lancia, last week with a 28-year-old co-driver who assisted him very well. This makes it 17 victories in total for Lancia in the Principality, including 13 in the Monte-Carlo Rally and four in its historic version.
If one takes a closer look at the final results of this memorable 25th edition, validated Wednesday at noon by Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), we see that variety is all over, with legendary brands everywhere: there are 11 different brands in the first eleven places, and even 12 in the Top 15, because Lancia places three models and Ford two. With a special mention for Porsche, winning five regularity stages out of 16 contested, thanks to four different models.
Of the two Fords ranked in the Top 15, out of 272 entries, there is a Ford Capri 2300 S that Bruno Saby drove for an entire week. Winner in 1988 in a Lancia Delta HF, the very popular Bruno, not stingy with anecdotes, was welcomed as a hero wherever this rally stopped, and it was well-deserved. He also finished 4th overall, out of 232 classified crews, because when such a legendary driver takes part in a Rallye Monte-Carlo, it is not to make up the numbers.
Another former winner, Jean-Claude Andruet, also revived nostalgic memories at the wheel of a superb Alpine-Renault Berlinette, almost the same as the one he took to victory in 1973, just fifty years ago. Because this was indeed a Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, at all levels. The prize-giving ceremony, Wednesday evening from 8:30 pm, could only take place at the Sporting de Monte-Carlo, in the Salle des Etoiles. The Stars Room, like the myriads of stars shining in the eyes of drivers, co-drivers and rally fans, in the cars, along the roads and in all the villages crossed, for a whole week of shared pleasure. Long live 2024!
