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Who will win the 7th Monaco E-Prix ? Many of the 22 drivers are dreaming of a coronation in the Principality. Here’s a look at the pre-race impressions of the event’s protagonists before they take to the track for the first time this Saturday.
Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team) and Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E) are neck-and-neck in the Championship with 89 points scored.
Pascal Wehrlein’s success in round 2 at Misano means he can look forward to a 2nd win in a row this season. And why not in the Principality, where the German’s best result was 4th place in season 5 ? “We’re still missing that win in Monaco. I think we missed the opportunity two years ago when we had problems while leading the race. That was sad. But I think we can be very strong this year. The car is ready and we’re prepared. All we have to do is get the job done and get good results, avoiding mistakes and penalties, and I’m sure we’ll be competitive.”
4th in the drivers’ championship standings, Nick Cassidy (Jaguar TCS Racing) – the winning driver in Monaco in 2023 – is hoping to repeat his feat. Even so, the native of Auckland (New Zealand) is cautious ahead of testing. “I don’t really know what to expect. Honestly, I think it’ll be interesting (…) There’ll be a lot of competition, but it should be a good fight.”
For his teammate and compatriot Mitch Evans, the precautionary principle also prevailed. The reason: several showers hit the Monaco region on Friday. All the more reason for the teams to adapt to all circumstances. “That’s one of the things you can’t control in life. No matter what obstacles we encounter, we’ll do what we have to, but predictions vary all the time.”
Jean-Éric Vergne (DS Penske), winner of the 2019 edition and 3rd in the Monaco E-Prix 2022, is hoping for another victory. A great way to open his amount of wins in season 10: “We’ve considerably improved the pace of this car compared with last year. We got some good results in qualifying, but we were unlucky in the race. We’re not very far from the leaders.” The current record-holder for the number of points scored in Formula E (1047 points) since the Misano round (Italy) acknowledges, however, that the competition is tight between the various teams. “They’re all very good. I think in Formula E, more than ever, it’s important to be consistent,” says the 2018 and 2019 Formula E Champion in his pre-race conference.
Currently 10th in the championship, Norman Nato (Andretti Formula E) is willing to do his best in front of his – almost – home crowd. His move to the Indianapolis team in season 10 from Nissan has raised hopes for the driver from Cannes. To date, his best result is a 13th-place finish on the streets of Monaco. “In terms of pure performance, I think I’ve taken a step forward. The performance is there. In Tokyo, we managed to score points thanks to our good strategy, so I’m pretty confident about my chances of scoring big points.”
Will the rain come? Which driver will splash the Principality with his talent? To find out, keep an eye on the 7th Monaco E-Prix. Free Practice 1 kicks off at 07:30 this Saturday!
Start of the 7th Monaco E-Prix, round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Saturday at 15:03 CET
Tickets: www.monaco-eprix.com
What better place to dress up than the Principality of Monaco? The DS Penske team, competing in Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, has decided to wear a very special livery for the Monaco E-Prix 2024, with hopes to shine first on the finish line.
If there’s one circuit DS Penske knows well, it’s the one of the Monaco E-Prix. On the racetrack of 3.337 km,the DS Penske team has won twice, including in 2019 with Jean-Éric Vergne. Winner with Mercedes-EQ in 2022, Stoffel Vandoorne, now team-mate of “JEV”, is also a specialist of the legendary circuit.
There’s no doubt that the setting of the sumptuous Principality gives the teams in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship the chance to shine. That’s why the DS PENSKE team, with its DS E-TENSE FE23, will be racing in a special livery. The name says it all: “Grand Gala”.
Usually, the DS PENSKE team races on the world’s racetracks in a predominantly gold livery with a touch of black. In a “nod to the glamorous evenings of Monaco”, in the words of Eugenio Franzetti, Director of DS Performance, the team’s single-seater – currently 5th in the Constructors’ Championship – is changing. On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the car will feature a predominantly black color scheme with a few gold highlights.
Let’s hope this livery brings luck to the Versailles-based team. The team is looking for its first win since Jean-Éric Vergne’s victory at the Hyderabad E-Prix on February 11, 2023. The Frenchman is currently 6th in the Formula E Season 10 drivers’ standings, while Stoffel Vandoorne is 11th.
Start of the 7th Monaco E-Prix, round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Formula E World Championship, Saturday at 15h03 CET
Tickets: www.monaco-eprix.com
It will be the face of Formula E season 11. The model of the new Formula E GEN3 Evo was revealed on Thursday April 25 at a ceremony held at the Car Collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco just ahead of the Monaco E-Prix 2024. The event is the 8th round of the season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Speed, efficiency and reliability. Three key words that characterize the GEN3 Evo, the Formula E model that will be on the track next season. Unveiled just before the start of the Monaco E-Prix, this evolutionary version of the GEN 3 – the one racing in season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship – is very promising.
This car is the result of a joint effort by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Formula E organization, the GEN3 Evo is nothing less than the fastest FIA single-seater in the world! It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.86 seconds! That’s 30% quicker than a current Formula 1 car. That’s enough to satisfy the winner of the 2019 Monaco E-Prix, Jean-Éric Vergne: “I think Formula E understands that we need more speed. We should be going faster, and this is a great way to move forward.” A reflection shared by Cyril Blais, Team Principal of Maserati MSG Racing, the Monaco Formula E Team racing on home soil this weekend in the Principality. “The FIA is listening to the team’s feedback. The car looks good and is less sensitive to drag. The 0 to 60 km/h will be great. Electric cars are very fast even if we save energy. It’s a good technological showcase of what Formula E cars can do.”
Time-wise, this car is capable of completing a lap of the Monaco circuit 2 seconds faster than its predecessor. Moreover, Formula E estimates a 2% gain in performance over the current GEN3 generation. The GEN3 Evo will also have a top speed of 322 km/h. Ian James, manager of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, shows his enthusiasm: “The work done [between the FIA and Formula E] allows the whole package to reach its full potential. It’s going to improve the races. I think it’s a huge opportunity”.
These innovations are made possible by an all-wheel drive system. It will be available during qualifying, starts, and when the Attack-Mode is deployed. Regenerative braking and upgrades to the racing software have also been introduced.
The Hankook tires that will be fitted on the car will increase grip by an estimated 10%. In addition to performance, the GEN3 Evo boasts an even more refined visual and aerodynamic appearance. It also features a narrower nose.
The first laps of the GEN3 Evo are due to take place in Season 11 of the Formula E. But before looking to the future, the public can enjoy the present and see 22 Formula E single-seaters speeding through the Principality on Saturday, April 27, 2024!
Start of the 7th Monaco E-Prix, round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Saturday at 15h03 CET
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The new-generation electric single-seaters series seen last year return to Monaco for the 8th round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, which promises a lot : all the previous winners of the event are back, and the battle at the top of the championship is more indecisive than ever, with two drivers tied in 1st position, Pascal Wehrlein and reigning champion Jake Dennis.
Sébastien Buemi, Jean-Éric Vergne, Antonio Felix Da Costa, Stoffel Vandoorne and Nick Cassidy. Five of these drivers have shared 100% victories in the Principality since the very first edition in 2015. And they’re all keen to repeat the feat or add another prestigious line to their already impressive careers. Perhaps that will be on Saturday at 4:00 p.m., after a festival of overtaking and drama, as is often the case on the prestigious Monaco Circuit.
Judge for yourself: the 2023 edition saw spectators on the site or in front of their televisions witness 116 overtakes, until Nick Cassidy, who switched to Jaguar TCS Racing this winter, won the race from 9th place on the grid. As for Jean-Eric Vergne, he also made a sumptuous recovery from 22nd to 7th place, finishing in the points. Once again, this year, Cassidy and “JEV” – his official nickname – are among the favorites, but they’re not the only ones, judging by the results of this impressive start to the season.
Six winners in seven rounds…
In 7 rounds contested since the start of 2024, there have been six different winners: Wehrlein first, as the TAG Heuer Porsche driver won in Mexico City to open the season in style, his fifth in Formula E. Then Jake Dennis (Andretti), the reigning champion, shone under the sunlight of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, and secured, by 13 seconds, the sixth victory of his career in the most innovative series in motorsport.
The following day, it was Jaguar TCS Racing’s new driver, Nick Cassidy, who took his first win for his new team on the same track. Then it was back to Brazil, in São Paulo, where a fourth driver, Sam Bird, scored a historic victory: the NEOM McLaren team’s first ever Formula E win. The Brit had not won since the New York E-Prix in 2021, taking part in 37 races without winning a single one.
Maserati wins in Tokyo, Nissan in Italy…
For Formula E’s first visit to Tokyo, and to make the scenario perfect, the front-running single-seater at the start bore the colors of a Japanese brand: Nissan, thanks to Oliver Rowland, podium finishers in Brazil and author of a superb pole position in the streets of Tokyo. Further proof that this Formula E Season 10 is even more open and exciting than previous ones, thanks also to the GEN3 cars introduced last year.
Nissan and Rowland didn’t win in Japan, as Maximilian Günther (Maserati MSG Racing) took victory on Japanese soil after a thrilling race. But Rowland got his revenge in the very next race, at Misano (Italy), when he won by forfeit in the 6th round of the season, following the disqualification of Antonio Felix da Costa, the other TAG Heuer Porsche driver, due to a technical problem (non-conformity of his throttle damper spring).
Two races were held at Misano, and in round 7, the day after the Portuguese driver’s disqualification, his TAG Heuer Porsche team-mate Pascal Wehrlein avenged the Stuttgart firm in style by becoming the first driver to win twice in 2024. He arrives in the Principality as co-leader of the World Championship, with 89 points, and thus on a par with reigning champion, Jake Dennis.
But it’s not all over yet, because at mid-season the chasing pack is particularly motivated: starting with Oliver Rowland (80 points) and Nick Cassidy (76), closely followed by Maximilian Günther (63), Jean-Eric Vergne (53) and Mitch Evans (52). Place your bets !
Start of the 7th Monaco E-Prix, round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Saturday at 15h03 CET.
Tickets: www.monaco-eprix.com
After a weekend in Misano full of twists and turns, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is now setting sail for Monaco, for a key round of the season. Here’s an overview of what’s in store.
The 7th edition of the Monaco E-Prix is coming soon! On the programme for this 100% motorsport day: free practice sessions, qualifying sessions, race and plenty of entertainment for fans.
With its reputation for overtaking, the Monaco E-Prix puts on a breathtaking show every year in the iconic streets of Monaco! All the winners of the event will be at the start of this 7th edition (Sébastien Buemi, Jean-Éric Vergne, Antonio Felix Da Costa, Stoffel Vandoorne, Nick Cassidy).
Halfway through the season, the battle for the title is heating up. Leading the overall standings after 7 races, Pascal Wehrlein and Jake Dennis are tied on 89 points each. The title holder in the Principality, Nick Cassidy, is 4th overall. The suspense is on for a triumph on the Monaco Circuit this year.
Located on Quai Antoine1er, this free area will be open on Saturday 27 April (9am-9pm), offering a variety of activities for all the family!
In the Gaming Arena, you will be able to try your hand at Formula E e-sports simulators, Pit Stop Challenge and “BATAK” reaction tests. There will also be a sustainable cardboard trophy-making workshop for younger visitors.
This year, the Allianz Fan Village gives you the chance to get close to the action, with a Q&A session with the drivers. On stage, concerts, DJ sets and a BMX stunt await you. There’s something for everyone!
Finally, the famous GEN3 car will be on public display in Monaco’s Place d’Armes from Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 April (9am-6pm).
The FIA Girls on Track operation is coming to the Monaco Circuit for one day. If you are aged between 12 and 18, you can still apply to take part in this 100% female initiative on Friday 26 April 2024.
The aim is to immerse participants in the unique, exciting and electrifying atmosphere of Formula E. A series of activities, discoveries and conferences are planned for teenage girls.
Registration :
– Online :
– At the Official Ticketing Office: 44 Rue Grimaldi – 98000 Monaco
For further information, our teams are at your disposal: [email protected] / + 377 93 15 26 24
With just a few weeks to go before the start of the 2024 track events, the annual Training & Refresher Camp was held on 23 and 24 March at the “Chapiteau de Fontvieille” in Monaco.
Around 600 volunteers from the Corps of Marshals were mobilized for the weekend, including 44 new candidates. The aim of this Training Camp is to learn how to react to all the situations that Marshals may have to deal with during the on-track sessions this year. To do this, the volunteers (re)discovered the traditional workshops of this Training Camp, with a new feature in 2024. Here’s an overview of the Training:
First Aid: This workshop run by the Monegasque Red Cross, is essentially focused on stretcher-boarding, in support of the emergency services present on the circuit.
Pre-video: Alongside the practical exercises, this theoretical workshop aims to examine, on video, the risks that can be encountered on the circuit.
Pre-rail: This is the first practical experience on track. The aim here is to learn how to cross the rail to operate on the circuit, to pass on equipment and to handle jacks to move single-seaters.
The “Track Intervention” workshops: The first “Track Intervention” workshop consists of learning how to turn over a car, and how to use jacks. The new feature of this formation 2024 is the inclusion of a brand-new car, the CTC (Crash Training Car) for the second “Track Intervention” workshop. More realistic than ever, it’s an old single-seater that has been completely renovated by our teams of volunteers. The aim is to simulate any type of accident, such as the nose of the car crashing into a rail, or the front and rear axles coming apart. In addition, an integrated electrical system can be used to simulate liquid leaks or the release of smoke.
Post-video: As these workshops have been filmed and examined by observers, the Marshals can debrief and analyze their actions.
Electrical risks: The aim of this awareness-raising workshop is to explain the electrical risks associated with single-seater cars in Formula 1 and Formula E, and to provide information on how to behave.
“Gazelle” timed course: Considered a must-do event on the Training Camp, this is a sporting course with obstacles such as crossing a rail, a race with a fire extinguisher, or the evacuating of a gearbox.
Signaling: Another key part of the Training Camp, this enables volunteers to learn, differentiate and handle the different flags and to familiarize themselves with the signage used during the track sessions. Since 2023, this training has been carried out using electric go-karts simulating a race on a circuit. In order to reproduce real-life conditions as closely as possible, fictitious scenarios are studied to assess the responsiveness and the dynamism of the Marshals.
Fire: Under the expert guidance of the Principality’s Fire Brigade, the Marshals were able to practice dealing with flames, handling an extinguisher and evacuating an injured person, using an entirely flammable car.
At the end of this studious and convivial weekend, a general debriefing was carried out by the Command of the Corps of Marshals to validate the integration of the candidates.
Upcoming events:
The entire Corps of Marshals will be meeting on 16 April for the General Meeting, to receive the latest information and recommendations.
The handover of equipment and uniforms will take place on 19 and 20 April before the 3 track events:
How to become a Marshal?
All the conditions of application are specified in the following document: https://acm.mc/en/automobile-club/corps-of-marshals/devenir-commissaire-de-lacm/
Registrations for events in 2025 will open in September 2024.
For any further information, please contact the Secretariat of the Corps of Marshals by phone on: (+377) 93 15 26 16 or (+377) 93 15 26 40.
Following the resounding success of the previous edition, the Organizing and Selection Committee of the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) has decided to retain the same 8 series and classes unchanged for 2024. The event will culminate in tributes and anniversaries in the form of real races in the authentic and majestic setting of the Principality’s circuit. This 14th edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is set to turn several pages in motor racing history. Idyllic flashback, by decade since 1924, on cars and drivers who will be in the spotlight in 2024!
It is in Lyon that the first memories go back to, 100 years ago (1924), with the unveiling of the iconic Bugatti 35, the compressor version of which won the first two Monaco Grand Prix in 1929 and 1930. Besides, in 1984, the Automobile Club de Monaco organized a Bugatti race to celebrate the 35’s 60th anniversary.
In 1934, the Mercedes single-seaters that had won the last three pre-war Monaco Grand Prix, in 1935, 1936 and 1937, appeared on the grid. Also appearing on the racetrack 90 years ago was ERA, which won the first Prince Rainier Cup in 1936, monopolizing the podium. ERA was again on the starting grid in 1950 for the 1st Monaco Grand Prix, part of the brand-new Formula 1 World Championship.
Later in 1954, that is to say 70 years ago, Mercedes was still at the top of the bill, with the appearance of the W196, which crushed the Grand Prix scene in 1954 and 1955, Juan-Manuel Fangio winning World Championship titles in the same two years. The unveiling of the Maserati 250F also left no one indifferent. Italian cars were present in Monaco from 1955 to 1959, winning twice: in 1956 thanks to Juan-Manuel Fangio, and in 1957 with Stirling Moss at the wheel.
Let’s go back to 1964 (60 years ago), when John Surtees, already a multiple Moto World Champion, also became one in Formula 1 with Ferrari. The Englishman was always present at the start of Monaco Grand Prix from 1960 to 1971, making 12 appearances. Later, Surtees became a full-fledged brand and manufacturer in the discipline, his single-seaters taking part in Monaco Grand Prix between 1971 and 1978. Some of them are among the entries this year!
Then, in 1974, the short-lived Hesketh brand got involved in the major discipline. It was then 50 years ago that the young and flamboyant Lord Thomas Alexander Fermor-Hesketh along with his driver James Hunt, gave F1 a glamorous image in keeping with that of the Principality. It was also the year of the revelation of engineer Harvey Postlethwaite, who not only designed the first Hesketh, but also the Wolf WR1, which won three Grands Prix in its very first season in 1977. Including the Monaco Grand Prix with the experienced Jody Scheckter at the wheel.
It was finally 40 years ago, in 1984, that Ayrton Senna‘s already proven talent, in his modest Toleman Hart, shone through when he took 2nd place, behind Alain Prost, at the 5th Grand Prix of his career, contested in torrential rain in Monaco…
The 14th Historic Grand Prix promises to be a weekend of celebration and passion for competitors and spectators alike. We look forward to a weekend of classic cars, history, and acceleration.
Monaco, March 21st, 2024
As part of Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, an all-girls initiative will be held in the Principality, on the eve of the Monaco E-Prix, to celebrate and encourage the participation of women in motorsport.
Are you passionate about motorsport? Curious to discover the World of Formula E and what goes on behind the scenes? Are you aged between 12 and 18?
Register now to take part in FIA Girls on Track programme on Friday, 26 April 2024. A day to remember, with participants immersed in the unique, exciting and electrifying atmosphere of Formula E.
A day of activities, discoveries and conferences will take place in the Allianz Fan Village and the Pitlane. A day of activities, discoveries and conferences will take place in the Allianz Fan Village and the Pitlane. Teenage girls will explore the behind-the-scenes organisation of the 2024 Monaco E-Prix and get up close to the personalities of the sport.
The perfect opportunity for young motorsport enthusiasts looking to learn more about the serie to take their first steps into the exclusive World of Formula E.
Useful information
Who? Girls aged 12 to 18
When? On Friday, 26 April 2024, morning and afternoon
Where? Boulevard Albert 1er – Monaco Circuit
This initiative is part of a global movement to encourage diversity and inclusion in motorsport. By giving young girls, the opportunity to experience Formula E at first hand, the FIA Girls on Track experience aims to inspire the next generation of female drivers, engineers and leaders in this exciting field
How to take part?
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Everything came together to make this 26th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique a great vintage, from the perfect weather to the quality of the organisation by Automobile Club de Monaco, from the welcome given by the locals in all the towns and villages along the route, to the very high standard of the 233 crews who set off from the four corners of Europe. In the end, it all came down to a superb winning duo, the Belgians Michel Decremer and Jennifer Hugo, in a 1979 Opel Ascona 400, who led the way from Saturday afternoon until midnight on Tuesday, without interruption.
The winning tandem from the Low Countries has every reason to be proud: the one and only time an Opel has triumphed in a Rallye Monte-Carlo was back in 1982 in an Ascona, with the great Walter Röhrl at the wheel, assisted by the faithful Christian Geistdorfer.
Michel Decremer, who had already won here in 2017 in an Opel Ascona 2000, and his co-driver, for their second rally together, never faltered: no place higher than 55th (out of more than 200 competitors), no more than 60 penalty points collected in any of the 16 Regularity Stages (SR) contested over four days. With a grand finale on Col de Turini just before midnight.
This is the second victory for a Belgian duo in 15 days in a Rallye Monte-Carlo, since Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe won in WRC at the end of January in their Hyundai i20. The final podium looks very impressive, with two Italian crews who spared no effort either: Giorgio Schon and Francesco Giammarino, at the front from start to finish in their Austin Mini Cooper S, and Maurizio Aiolfi and Carlo Merenda, who won two stages in their superb Lancia Beta Coupé 1800.
Impressive statistics!
If we look at the figures for this 26th edition, there are two that stand out: firstly, the presence of 9 different makes of car in the Top 10 of the final and official general classification, published at 12:30 on Wednesday by the ACM; secondly, the fact that 10 car manufacturers won at least one SR, sometimes tied with another make. In detail, Porsche finally beat Lancia (6-5), while Austin (3 wins), Sunbeam and BMW (2 each) also came out on top, with the rest of the laurels shared between Mazda, Alfa Romeo (18 cars at the start), Citroën, Volkswagen and of course Opel, the winning brand this year.
For fans of old-fashioned statistics, here comes another one: Germany, with 10 victories in the SR (for four makes, Porsche, BMW, Opel and VW), beat Italy (only 6, including 5 for Lancia and one for Alfa), and Belgium succeeded Switzerland on the list of winners, since Claudio Enz and Cristina Seeberger won last year in a Lancia Fulvia.
A hugely popular event!
It was certainly a long and testing rally for the crews and organisers, but the support of the local population all along the route was heart-warming, in all the departments crossed, from Ardèche to Drôme, from Isère to Hautes-Alpes, from Haute-Loire to Alpes de Haute-Provence, with Alpes-Maritimes to finish in style, in the great tradition of Rallye Monte-Carlo, on the mythical Col de Turini.
The 26th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique drew big crowds everywhere, and reassured all fans of old-school motorsport, old racing cars and charming, approachable drivers, never short of anecdotes and good stories. It was a great vintage, so we look forward to an even better rally in 2025!
The Porsche 911 SC of Samuel and Klaus Thiele (#9) took the last honours of this 26th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, in Col de Turini, winning RS16 ahead of the surprising Volvo 121 of another family team from across the Rhine, Michael and Julius Pan (#215), tied 2nd with the Italian runners-up in the overall standings, Giorgio Schon and Francesco Giammarino, in their Austin Mini Cooper S. With everyone focusing not to jeopardise a week’s efforts, this RS16 didn’t produce any big surprise. The Belgian leaders had to be content with a tied 4th place.
They didn’t crack under pressure. Belgium’s Michel Decremer and Jennifer Hugo, who had been leading the 26th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique since Saturday afternoon, after RS3, in their Opel Ascona in the colours of Radio Monte-Carlo, were still in front at midnight on Tuesday, when they returned to the port of Monaco after the 16th and final Regularity Stage (RS) of this 2024 edition. On the final podium, they were joined on Wednesday by two Italian crews, Giorgio Schon and Francesco Giammarino (Austin Mini Cooper S) as well as Maurizio Aiolfi and Carlo Merenda (Lancia Beta Coupé 1800).
While awaiting the Final and Official General Classification, due to be published at midday on Wednesday by Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), the Decremer-Hugo tandem was able to relax with the satisfaction of having managed their business perfectly, including this RS16 ending at the top of prestigious Col de Turini. Early in the evening, the organisers had made the wise decision to cancel RS17 altogether, between La Cabanette and Col de Braus. There was so much fog on the road that launching over 200 tired crews in these conditions, at night, would have been far too dangerous.
