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A sprint weekend in 2027!
19 September 2026

A sprint weekend in 2027!

From June 3 to 6, the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2027 will featurea major change in the history of the race: the introduction of the sprint format. Find all the ticketing information for this major event.

Following the historic victory by young Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026, the 2027 edition is already shaping up to be thrillingwith a major new feature. For the first time in its history, the Principality will host a sprint-format weekend!

Friday, June 4, will feature a free practice session, followed by the first qualifying session, which will determine the starting grid for the sprint race. Starting at noon on Saturday, the sprint race will take place on the streets of the Principality, followed by the usual Saturday afternoon qualifying session. Finally, the highlight of the event will take place on Sunday, June 6, with the 84th edition of the event!

A spectacular show is guaranteed on the track with Formula 1 and its support series (F2, F3, and the Porsche Supercup), and behind the scenes with activities in the MGPLive Fanzone, which will once again be set up on the Place d’Armes. Finally, the title sponsorship partnership with the LVMH Group has been renewed. We look forward to seeing you at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2027!

 

Ticket sale opening dates

  • Jeudi 17 septembre 2026 : ouverture des pré-ventes, dédiées aux membres de l’Automobile Club de Monaco.
  • Jeudi 01 octobre 2026 : ouverture de la billetterie grand public.

How to book?

  • On the official website: monaco-grandprix.com
  • On the official app: Monaco Grand Prix
  • At the Official Ticket Office: 44 Rue Grimaldi, 98000 Monaco

For more information, our teams are here to help: [email protected] / +377 93 15 26 24.

100 years later, the AVIS completes its journey to Monaco
19 September 2026

100 years later, the AVIS completes its journey to Monaco

A century after a first attempt at the 1926 Rallye Monte-Carlo, an AVIS Type 3 has finally reached the Principality. Behind the wheel of this century-old car, Dr Robert Krickl and his team travelled nearly 1,200 kilometres from Austria to bring a unique chapter of Rallye Monte-Carlo history back to life.

In 1926, an Austrian factory team entered the Rallye Monte-Carlo in an AVIS, with Josef Pompe entered under number 44. Setting off from Austria towards Monaco, the crew would never reach the Principality. Particularly difficult weather conditions brought their adventure to an end before the finish.

100 years later, the story found a new chapter.

Passionate about the history of the car and the Rallye Monte-Carlo, Dr Robert Krickl and his team set themselves a symbolic challenge: to take the AVIS back on the road and complete the journey that had begun a century earlier.

Nearly 1,200 kilometres to Monaco

Specially restored for the occasion, the unique AVIS Type 3, now more than 100 years old, set off once again from Austria towards the Principality. A true journey through time, but also a mechanical adventure undertaken with a car designed more than a century ago.

Along the way, the crew crossed 4 countries and covered nearly 1,200 kilometres in 2 weeks, passing through two iconic motorsport venues: the Red Bull Ring and the Monaco Circuit.

After several days on the road and a few technical challenges, the AVIS finally arrived in Monaco in early September 2026, symbolically completing the journey that had been interrupted a century earlier.

Dr Robert Krickl and his team were then welcomed at the Automobile Club de Monaco, where they were able to consult several documents from the Club’s archives relating to the 1926 Rallye Monte-Carlo.

The car was also displayed at the Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection, bringing this remarkable adventure, which began a century ago, to a fitting conclusion.

Entries are now open
19 September 2026

Entries are now open

Entries for the 29th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique are now open! From Monday, 14 September 2026, competitors can submit their entry applications and consult the Supplementary Regulations for the event, which will take place from 27 January to 3 February 2027.

Following the major changes introduced in 2026, the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique continues to evolve while preserving the DNA that has made the event so renowned over the years.

Eligibility remains open to models that competed in the Rallye Monte-Carlo between 1911 and 1986, while the regularity stages will once again be held on closed roads.

For the 2027 edition, the route has once again been revised, with more kilometres and an even greater emphasis on competition. A dedicated service park will also be introduced.

The event will get underway on Thursday, 28 January from Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte-Carlo and Reims, before the first regularity stages take place the following day. A total of 15 stages will feature on the programme, leading up to the finish in the Principality on Tuesday, 2 February, before the traditional Gala Evening and Prize-Giving Ceremony on Wednesday, 3 February.

Discover the Route

How to enter?

Entries must be submitted directly via the Automobile Club de Monaco’s online registration platform.

Before completing their application, competitors are invited to consult the Supplementary Regulations, which set out all the sporting and administrative requirements for this 29th edition.

Applications must be fully completed and payment received no later than Sunday, 8 November 2026.

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When evolution still means seduction!
19 September 2026

When evolution still means seduction!

Building on the major changes requested by competitors and implemented by the Organizing Committee of Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) for the 2026 edition, Rallye Monte Carlo Historique continues to evolve whilst preserving the authentic spirit that has made it famous since its inception in 1998. Discover a generously laid-out route, redesigned but still highly appealing!

In addition to the expanded selection of vehicles (models that raced between 1911 and 1986) contesting regularity stages on closed roads, new features are marking this new era of Rallye Monte Carlo Historique: the creation of a service park and a reorganization of the route – which has increased in overall distance – featuring notably revised stages to give even greater prominence to the sporting aspect! A timed stage will begin immediately following the end of the Concentration Leg on Friday January 29, after the event kicked off the previous day, Thursday January 28, from Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Reims. The destination is Pont-de-l’Isère (13:00), on the edge of the legendary Route Nationale 7, which is crossed by the 45th parallel of the Northern Hemisphere. On the program for this first part of the Classification Leg are the first two regularity stages in the Vercors massif. And they’re no mean feat! For instance, ‘Col Gaudissart / Bouvante’ (RS 1 – 7.5 km – 14:35), with Col de l’Écharasson (1,146 m) as the ultimate test, and ‘Col de Tourniol / Barbières’ (RS 2 – 10.5 km – 15:55) are the first stages of the challenge. Finally, the route heads to the Champ de Mars in Valence, the prefecture of the Drôme department and a traditional stage town, where the leading teams are expected to arrive starting at 17:15

Don’t miss the second part of the Classification Leg on Saturday January 30, starting at 07:15. To kick things off, the brand-new stage ‘Saint-Laurent-du-Pape / Toulaud’ (RS 3/6 – 27.5 km – 08:10/13:55), to be completed twice, interspersed with sections from the same stages as the previous day, namely ‘Col Gaudissart / Bouvante’ (RS 4 – 7.5 km – 10:20) and ‘Col de Tourniol / Barbières’ (RS 5 – 10.5 km – 11:40), not forgetting a regrouping at Chabeuil (12:30). The return to the support area at Pont-de-l’Isère is scheduled for 15:15, before entering Parc Fermé in Valence at 16:20.

The route heads for the Ardèche on Sunday January 31 at 07:00, setting off from Valence, for the first part of the Common Leg. First time control will happen at Tournon-sur-Rhône (07:45), followed by ‘Lalouvesc / Saint-Jeure-d’Andaure’ (SR 7 – 14.5 km – 09:00), a stop at Saint-Agrève (10:05) and the ‘Lachamp-Raphaël / Burzet’ monument (SR 8 – 14 km – 11:35). The first two regularity stages are followed by a regrouping at Vals-les-Bains (13:00), then a time control at Privas (14:30 pm), before concluding with a third run in two days through ‘Saint-Laurent-du-Pape / Toulaud’ (RS 9 – 27.5 km – 15:25). Then a return to the service park at Pont-de-l’Isère at 16:45 before entering Parc Fermé in Valence at 17:50.

The Diois massif in the Drôme and the Montagne de l’Aup in the Hautes-Alpes are on the menu for Monday February 1, starting at 07:00, for the second part of the Commun Leg. With three regularity stages on the programme, ‘Col des Roustans / Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert’ (RS 10/12 – 29.5 km – 09:10/14:20) to be tackled twice, interspersed with a regrouping in Laragne-Montéglin (11:30) and a pass through ‘La Piarre / La Bâtie-des-Fonts’ (RS 11 – 11.5 km – 12:50) and its famous Col de Carabès (1,261 m), the natural border between the Hautes-Alpes and Drôme departments. A final service stop is scheduled at Pont-de-l’Isère (16:50) before the cars enter Parc Fermé in Valence at 17:55.

Tuesday February 2, the start from Valence is set for 07:00… marking the start of an unusual Final Leg where competitors will now set off at 30-second intervals rather than at one-minute intervals! Heading for ‘Montauban-sur-l’Ouvèze / Eygalayes’ (RS 13 – 26.5 km – 10:05), with Col de Perty (1,302 m) and Col de Saint-Jean (1,158 m) to be crossed to begin this Final Leg of over 500 kilometres. Then ‘Seyne-les-Alpes / Esclangon’ (SR 14 – 23.5 km – 12:50) via Col du Fanget (1,459 m) is on the program for the descent towards the Principality of Monaco, before the time control at Digne-les-Bains (14:00) – a favourite with spectators – and the regrouping at Roquebillière (16:50). The final showdown, just as in the glory days, takes place at night, in the legendary time trial of ‘La Bollène-Vésubie / Moulinet’ (SR 15 – 22 km – 18:00). The first competitors are expected to arrive at Port Hercule in Monaco from 19:50 onwards. Finally, in keeping with tradition, the Gala Evening and Awards Ceremony will take place the following evening, Wednesday February 3, in the prestigious Salle des Etoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo. (Tuxedo or evening dress required).

Note: All timings and distances are provisional until publication of the official itinerary.

 

PROGRAM

Monday September 14, 2026:
Opening of entries and publication of the Supplementary Regulations

Sunday November 8, 2026:
Closing of entries (complete entry form with payment)

Friday November 13, 2026:
Confirmation of selected cars

Monday November 30, 2026:
Closing date for team entries

The official poster of this 29th edition!
19 September 2026

The official poster of this 29th edition!

The 2027 Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique will take place from Wednesday, January 27, to Wednesday, February 3, 2027. Check out the official poster for this new edition!

The Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique is steeped in tradition, and the official poster for the 2027 edition is no exception. As every year, it pays tribute to the history and legends that have shaped the event.

Inspired by the world of comic books, the poster features the No. 144 Toyota Corolla of Danish crew Bent Egede Olsen / Søren Terp, marking the 50th anniversary of the model’s participation in the Rallye Monte-Carlo in 1977. Just like the poster for the WRC edition, snowy conditions take centre stage, with mountain roads overlooking the Principality providing the backdrop.

While the Rallye Monte-Carlo was long dominated by European manufacturers, Toyota became the first Asian brand to win the event in 1991. 7 years later, in 1998, the Corolla claimed its first Monte-Carlo victory with the Spanish duo Carlos Sainz / Luis Moya.

With three winning models (the Celica, Corolla and Yaris), all among the most iconic cars in rally history, Toyota has established itself as one of the most successful manufacturers in the history of the event (7 wins).

An edition for masters of their craft!
19 September 2026

An edition for masters of their craft!

The oldest road rally is set to write a new chapter in its history. And for this 95th edition, the Rallye Monte-Carlo aims to reaffirm its status as the flagship event on the international calendar. As the opening round of the 2027 FIA World Rally Championship*, the event organized by the Organizing Committee of Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) combines a prestigious heritage with a revamped route, already heralded as formidably selective!

Following the reconnaissance runs, scheduled from Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 January, the crews authorised to start will gather on Wednesday 20 January for the Shakedown (4.25 km) starting at 14:01, to get their bearings in race conditions. This set-up session has been modified in 2026 and now follows the Routes de la Garde and de Rabou in Gap, the host town for the event from 2014 to 2021, and once again from 2024 onwards.

The official start of this 95th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo is scheduled for the following day, Thursday 21 January at 13:45, from the podium erected on Port Hercule in Monaco. The program for this first leg features three timed special stages, totalling 70.22 kilometres. Taking place in the Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments, the stages are: ‘Col de Bleine / Aiglun’ (SS 1 – 25.47 km – 15:35), ‘Clumanc / Lambruisse’ (SS 2 – 20.95 km – 18:05) and ‘Esclangon / Seyne-les-Alpes’ (SS 3 – 23.80 km – 20:05). They will require constant vigilance right from the start.

Friday 22 January sees the action head north of Gap for the second day of rallying, spread across two departments (Hautes-Alpes and Isère) for a total of 100.56 kilometers against the clock. The route features a loop of three special stages to be completed twice, comprising ‘Agnières-en-Dévoluy / Pellafol’ (SS 4/7 – 17.20 km – 09:25/14:45), ‘La Salle-en-Beaumont / Les Côtes-de-Corps’ (SS 5/8 – 14.40 km – 10:25/15:45) and finally ‘Saint-Maurice / Aubessagne’ (SS 6/9 – 18.68 km – 11:25/16:45). It goes without saying that this leg promises to be anything but a foregone conclusion!

Heading west on Saturday 23 January, the third day of racing will take place across two departments (Hautes-Alpes and Drôme) over a total of 112.92 timed kilometers. With a loop of three special stages to be tackled twice, just like the day before, this is sure to be the trickiest day to navigate. On the program for this longest day of the rally are ‘Laborel / Montauban-sur-l’Ouvèze’ (SS 10/13 – 18.58 km – 08:05/15:05), ‘Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert / La Motte-Chalancon’ (SS 11/14 – 22.00 km – 10:05/17:05) and ‘La Bâtie-des-Fonts / Sigottier’ (SS 12/15 – 15.88 km – 11:15/18:25), with no doubt just as many twists and turns in store as during the first two days.

To round off the event, on Sunday 24 January, three special stages totalling 69.87 kilometers are to be covered between Gap and Monaco for this final stage, where the ultimate showdown will take place between the timed sections of ‘Clumanc / Lambruisse’ (SS 16 – 20.95 km – 08:00), ‘Col de Bleine / Aiglun’ (SS 17 – 25.47 km – 09:40) and finally ‘La Bollène-Vésubie / Moulinet’ (SS 18 – 23.45 km – 13:15), which will serve as the Wolf Power Stage. Finally, the prize-giving ceremony is scheduled to take place on Port Hercule in Monaco from 17h00…

Note: All timings and distances are provisional until publication of the official itinerary.

*Subject to approval of the 2027 WRC calendar by the FIA World Motor Sport Council

The official poster for the 2027 Rallye Monte-Carlo!
19 September 2026

The official poster for the 2027 Rallye Monte-Carlo!

The 95th Rallye Monte-Carlo will take place from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 January 2027. We are pleased to unveil the official poster for this new edition!

The official poster echoes the 2026 edition, which was marked by particularly demanding conditions, with snow, ice and constantly changing grip levels. And as tradition dictates, the defending winners take centre stage, with the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 of Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson.

With snow-covered peaks, winding roads and a view stretching down towards Monaco, the visual also captures the unique identity of the Rallye Monte-Carlo: from the mountains of the hinterland all the way to the Principality, not forgetting the incredible atmosphere created by spectators along the stages.

The official poster will soon be available from the ACM Official Store.

Next January, the Rallye Monte-Carlo will also open a new chapter in WRC history, with the debut of the new generation of WRC27 cars. A major development for the FIA World Rally Championship, adding another dimension to a 95th edition that already promises to be spectacular and unpredictable.

Since 1911, Rallye Monte-Carlo posters have accompanied the great chapters of its history. Relive more than a century of the Monte through its official posters.

Dates to Remember

  • September 18, 2026: Publication of Rally Guide 1
  • November 20, 2026: Publication of the Supplementary Regulations and Opening of Entries
  • December 20, 2026: Closing of Entries
  • December 21, 2026: Publication of the Road Books and Rally Guide 2
  • January 04, 2027: Publication of the Entry List

*subject to approval of the calendar by the FIA World Motor Sport Council

When the Monaco Grand Prix was held in august
19 September 2026

When the Monaco Grand Prix was held in august

For many years, the Monaco Grand Prix was held in late May, but it now takes place on the first weekend of June. However, long before this recent change to the schedule, the race had already seen a one-time exception in its history. On August 8, 1937, the Principality hosted a round of the European Drivers’ Championship, the predecessor to the Formula 1 World Championship.

Although it is now held on the first weekend of June, the Monaco Grand Prix has seen several date changes during its history. From its creation in 1929 through 1936, the Monaco race was traditionally held in April. In 1937, the Grand Prix was moved to August 8 to better fit into the European Drivers’ Championship calendar, between the German and Swiss Grands Prix.

This edition is particularly significant because it counted toward the European Championship, the most prestigious international competition of the time, 13 years before the creation of the Formula 1 World Championship.

The Silver Arrows in Full Force

In 1937, European motorsports were dominated by the German manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union, backed by the Nazi regime, which used auto racing as a tool for propaganda. Their single-seaters racked up one victory after another against their Italian (Alfa Romeo and Maserati) and French (Talbot) rivals.

In qualifying, the Silver Arrows confirmed their superiority. Driving his Mercedes W125, German driver Rudolf Caracciola secured pole position with a time of 1:47.5. He was joined on the front row, which at the time consisted of three drivers, by his compatriots Manfred von Brauchitsch (Mercedes) and Bernd Rosemeyer (Auto Union).

A Historic Race

Mercedes quickly set the pace. Caracciola and von Brauchitsch pulled away early, with the pole-sitter leading for much of the race. Ultimately, Manfred von Brauchitsch capitalized on a better strategy, with one fewer pit stop, to overtake his teammate. He won the race after 3 hours and 7 minutes of racing, finishing ahead of Rudolf Caracciola and the Swiss driver Christian Kautz: a total triumph for the three Mercedes cars of the Daimler-Benz AG team, the predecessor of today’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team.

The only edition to take place in August, the 1937 Monaco Grand Prix remains famous for other reasons. In particular, it marked the peak of the legendary pre-war Silver Arrows: thanks to the progress of the Mercedes W125, the average speed exceeded 100 km/h (101.8 km/h) for the first time. Pole-sitter Rudolf Caracciola also set the fastest lap in Grand Prix history with a time of 1:46.5. A record that would not be broken until 1955 by Juan Manuel Fangio.

After that race, the Monaco Grand Prix disappeared from the calendar in 1938. The races scheduled between 1939 and 1947 were subsequently canceled due to World War II. The Principality finally welcomed Grand Prix cars back in 1948, this time in May, before the race became part of the Formula 1 World Championship upon its inception in 1950.

Monaco E-Prix: Looking Ahead to 2031
19 September 2026

Monaco E-Prix: Looking Ahead to 2031

The Monaco E-Prix is here to stay. Formula E and the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) have officially extended their partnership through 2031. On this occasion, the new dates for the 2027 Monaco E-Prix have also been confirmed, with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returning to the streets of the Principality on 1 and 2 May 2027.

Since its inaugural edition in 2015, the Monaco E-Prix has established itself as one of the highlights of the Formula E calendar. Initially held every two years, the event has become an annual fixture since 2021 and is now contested on the full Monaco Circuit, delivering ever more spectacular racing for drivers and fans alike. The Monaco E-Prix also provides an opportunity to showcase numerous initiatives and projects promoting sustainable mobility.

A Shared Commitment to the Future

The extension of this agreement until 2031 reflects the shared ambition of Formula E and the Automobile Club de Monaco to continue developing the world’s premier all-electric single-seater championship in the Principality.

We are pleased to announce that the Automobile Club de Monaco and Formula E have agreed to extend their partnership through 2031. This extension underscores the Principality’s central role in the evolution of electric mobility and ensures the continuity of the Monaco E-Prix, which has become a highlight of the international calendar. The ACM looks forward to continuing this journey alongside Formula E and contributing year after year to Monaco’s global prestige.” Automobile Club de Monaco.

This extension comes as Formula E prepares to enter a new era with the arrival of the GEN4 car, promising even greater performance and more exciting racing from the 2026-2027 season onwards. Monaco fans already had a first glimpse of the future during the 2026 edition, when the new GEN4 car was showcased in a demonstration run on the Monaco Circuit.

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See You on 1 and 2 May 2027

The 2027 Monaco E-Prix will now take place on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May, instead of the originally announced 15 and 16 May. This adjustment accommodates the Principality’s 2027 events calendar while avoiding a scheduling clash with the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

As in previous editions, the all-electric single-seaters will race around the legendary Monaco Circuit during a spectacular double-header weekend of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Information regarding ticket sales will be announced in the coming months. Sign up for our newsletter today to stay up to date with the latest news and be among the first to know when tickets for the 2027 Monaco E-Prix go on sale.


Relive the 2026 edition

Monaco & the Automobile : Five Monaco Grand Prix Icons
19 September 2026

Monaco & the Automobile : Five Monaco Grand Prix Icons

Opened on 30 June and open to the public until 6 September 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum, the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile celebrates more than 130 years of automotive history. In this two-part series, we invite you to discover some of the exhibition’s most iconic vehicles that have left their mark on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s events. In this second part, we focus on five legends of the Monaco Grand Prix !

Among the 53 iconic vehicles featured in the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present Day, many have contributed to the legend of the Monaco Grand Prix. Here is a non-exhaustive list of five iconic cars from the race that you can see at the Grimaldi Forum.


Bugatti 35B Grand Prix: the pioneer

It’s a true piece of history, the oldest Grand Prix car in the exhibition. The Bugatti 35B was the car in which William Grover-Williams, known as ‘Williams’, won the very first Monaco Grand Prix on 14 April 1929. Organised by Antony Noghès, with the support of Prince Louis II and the racing driver Louis Chiron, the race featured 16 cars racing around the streets of the Principality. After 100 laps and nearly 4 hours of racing, Williams took the win ahead of Bouriano’s Bugatti 35C.

Originally blue, the Bugatti 35B driven by Williams, a British-licensed driver, was painted British Racing Green (dark green), Great Britain’s national color in motorsports. It was subsequently repainted blue by its owner, as you will see when you visit the exhibition.

Initially a racing driver, William Grover-Williams went on to become a hero of the Resistance. During the Second World War, he worked for the Special Operations Executive on French soil. However, he was arrested and imprisoned at Sachsenhausen concentration camp in August 1943, before being executed there in March 1945.

Did you know? On 14 April 1929, the Bugatti 35B No.12 won the first Monaco Grand Prix with an average speed of 80.784 km/h.


Lotus 49B: the revolutionary

With the Lotus 49B, Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe achieved a double revolution: the Ford-Cosworth DFV (double four-valve) engine, which supported the chassis, and the first use of a tobacco sponsor’s colours in F1. It was in this car that Graham Hill won the Monaco Grand Prix in 1968 and 1969. At the age of 40, the two-time world champion secured his fifth and final victory in the Principality.

The Lotus 49B became the first single-seater from an official team to feature a livery in the colours of a tobacco company. In keeping with American tradition, the sponsor’s name and colours replaced the traditional national colours. Lotus abandoned British green in favour of this red, gold and white livery in the colours of Gold Leaf.

Did you know? At the 1968 Monaco Grand Prix, won by Graham Hill’s Lotus 49B, only 5 drivers crossed the finish line: G. Hill (Lotus), R. Attwood (BRM), L. Bianchi (Cooper), L. Scarfiotti (Cooper) and D. Hulme (McLaren).


Ferrari 126 CK: from V12 to V6

Designed by engineer Mauro Forghieri, the Ferrari 126 CK secured Gilles Villeneuve’s victory at Monaco on 31 May 1981. The same chassis, featured in this exhibition, claimed victory once again at the Spanish Grand Prix, held at the Jarama circuit. Above all, this single-seater marked a turning point in the history of the Scuderia: for the first time since its return to the World Championship, Ferrari is replacing its V12 with a turbocharged V6.

The Canadian driver, a true icon of F1 and adored for his spectacular style, died tragically on 8 May 1982 during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. Just one year after his victory in Monaco, the world of motorsport lost one of its greatest drivers.

Did you know? Nicola Materazzi, a renowned powertrain engineer at Ferrari, tested two turbochargers in 1980. He finally chose the one manufactured by KKK, and the new engine in the Ferrari 126 CK would produce up to 600 hp.


McLaren MP4/8: the King’s car

Loaned personally by Sebastian Vettel, a great admirer of Ayrton Senna, this car is one of the highlights of the exhibition. The McLaren MP4/8 is the single-seater in which Ayrton Senna won his sixth Monaco Grand Prix in 1993, breaking Graham Hill’s record of five victories. The Brazilian was racing at the time on a race-by-race contract worth around one million dollars per Grand Prix.

Despite the lack of power from his Ford-Cosworth HBD7 V8 engine, particularly when compared to the Williams’ Renault V10, Senna managed to win five rounds of the 1993 World Championship: Brazil, Europe, Monaco, Japan and Australia. Thanks to these results, he finished as runner-up in the World Championship behind Alain Prost (Williams).

Over the years, Ayrton Senna has become inseparable from the Monaco circuit. His six victories, his charisma, and his spectacular driving style have made him the undisputed icon of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Did you know? The MP4/8 was the car in which McLaren won its 100th Formula 1 Grand Prix. Today, the Woking-based team has 203 victories to its name (as at 23 July 2026).


Renault R26: the confirmation

Following its 2005 world titles, Renault launched its Renault R26 in 2006. It built on the legacy of the R25 with an aggressive development programme, notably marked by the introduction of a brand-new engine. In this car, Fernando Alonso won the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren) and David Coulthard (Red Bull).

The weekend was also marked by a controversy during qualifying. On his final lap of Q3, Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), who was virtually in pole position at the time, intentionally stopped at Rascasse, causing a yellow flag and ruining the other drivers’ chances. The German driver was ultimately disqualified: Fernando Alonso inherited pole position ahead of Mark Webber and Kimi Räikkönen.

Renault’s strategy paid off, as the French manufacturer and Fernando Alonso went on to win the Constructors’ and Drivers’ World Championships. The car shown here, which was driven by the Spanish driver during the entire season, is now part of the Renault Heritage collection in the Île-de-France region.

Did you know? Fernando Alonso claimed his second Drivers’ World Championship title in 2006 with a total of 134 points, 13 points ahead of Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari.


Honourable mention must also go to Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari SF-24, the car in which he won his home Grand Prix on 26 May 2024. 93 years after Louis Chiron, he became the second Monegasque driver in history to achieve this feat. Starting from pole position, Leclerc dominated the race and crossed the line as the winner, in front of a jubilant home crowd in the Principality.

These five models represent just a small part of the 53 vehicles on display in the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile. Visit the Grimaldi Forum to discover this exceptional collection in its entirety and relive more than 130 years of automotive history.

Discover five legends who have left their mark on the history of the Rallye Monte-Carlo.


Practical Information

  • 1 July – 6 September 2026
  • Open daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (late opening on Thursdays until 10:00 pm, exceptionally closed on 22 August)
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