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A first for Pascal Wehrlein on pole
20 February 2026

A first for Pascal Wehrlein on pole

A new poleman in the Principality. For this 7th edition of the Monaco E-Prix, Pascal Wehrlein will start from the first position. The German overcame all his rivals in qualifying to claim his third pole position of Season 10 of Formula E.

We now know who will be on pole for the 7th Monaco E-Prix! Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formule E Team), 29, takes over from Jake Hughes last year and will start from pole position at 3:03 pm. At the same time, he picked up 3 extra points in the drivers’ championship standings.

Experience was key during this session. At the end of the group stage*, the 5 winners of the Monaco E-Prixcould still claim pole position. In the end, the final qualifying duel pitted the German against Stoffel Vandoorne, driving a DS Penske in a livery specially created for the event. Neither of these two drivers had taken pole position in the Principality. The public was therefore guaranteed to see an unprecedented poleman.

With this result, the World Championship leader has scored a major coup, since his closest rival this season, Jake Dennis, was eliminated in the group stage. Disappointment was also on the order of the day for Jaguar TCS Racing. The Coventry (UK) based firm had performed well during Free Practice this morning, but failed in its quest for the front row in the semi-final. Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy lost to Pascal Wehrlein and Stoffel Vandoorne; who both set tremendous pace. They will start on the 2nd row.

Next on track: at 1:45 pm, David Coulthard will drive the GEN3 Evo which was presented on Thursday by Formula E and the FIA. The start of the 7th Monaco E-Prix is scheduled for 3:03 pm.

You can still buy your tickets at the points of sale around the circuit:

– ACM Ticketing Collection Point, 44 Rue Grimaldi

– Rue Louis Notari

– at the Tourist Office

– in the Allianz Fan Village

*Group A

– Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team)

– Maximilian Günther (Maserati MSG Racing)

– Robin Frijns (Envision Racing)

– Nyck De Vries (Mahindra Racing)

– Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team)

– Antonio Felix Da Costa (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team)

– Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing)

– Norman Nato (Andretti Formula E)

– Sergio Sette Camara (ERT Formula E Team)

– Nico Müller (ABT Cupra Formula E Team)

– Lucas Di Grassi (ABT Cupra Formula E Team)

*Group B

– Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E)

– Nick Cassidy (Jaguar TCS Racing)

– Sebastien Buemi (Envision Racing)

– Jean-Éric Vergne (DS Penske)

– Jake Hughes (NEOM McLaren Formula E Team)

– Stoffel Vandoorne (DS Penske)

– Sacha Fenestraz (Nissan Formula E Team)

– Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing)

– Dan Ticktum (ERT Formula E Team)

– Jehan Daruvala (Maserati MSG Racing)

– Taylor Barnard (NEOM McLaren Formula E Team)

FP2: Mitch Evans strikes again!
20 February 2026

FP2: Mitch Evans strikes again!

After Free Practice 1, it was time for Free Practice 2. The last “test” before plunging into the “qualifying magic” for the Monaco E-Prix 2024 around the 3.337km circuit, the session saw – as in the FP1 – Mitch Evans finish first.

Free Practice 2 at the Monaco E-Prix 2024 was the final practice session before qualifying. The Jaguar TCS Racing cars got off to a strong start with Nick Cassidy and Mitch Evans setting the fastest times. But the competition was fierce, with a succession of different drivers topping the timesheets.

In the end, Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) set the fastest time in FP2. In good shape early on this morning on a circuit he knows well, the Auckland native confirmed his good feeling on the Monegasque track by improving his time by almost a second compared to the previous session. The Kiwi also claimed pole in 2022.

Thanks to the Jaguar I-Type 6 driven by Robin Frijns (Envision Racing), the Coventry-based engine manufacturer was also represented in 2nd position. The Dutch is gaining confidence ahead of the forthcoming qualifying sessions. World Championship co-leader Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team) finished 3rd in the session.

This final test saw a number of drivers make mistakes. Leading at the halfway point, Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing) – as Sam Bird earlier – missed his braking point at Sainte-Dévote. However, The Swiss-Italian was able to return to the pits. He finished 12th.

Following his crash at Sainte-Dévote in FP1, Sam Bird withdrew from the race and was replaced by Taylor Barnard in the NEOM McLaren Formula E car. Aged 19 years and 331 days, the Woking-based company’s reserve driver becomes the youngest ever driver to take part in a Formula E race. For his first time behind the wheel of a GEN3, the Norwich native finished 22nd and last.

Practice is now over. Coming up: the qualifying session scheduled at 10:40 am to determine the starting grid.

Start of the 7th Monaco E-Prix, round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, on Saturday at Formula E World Championship, on Saturday at 3:03 pm.

Please note that you can still buy your tickets at the points of sale around the circuit:

  • ACM Ticketing Collection Point, 44 Rue Grimaldi
  • Rue Louis Notari
  • at the Tourist Office
  • in the Allianz Fan Village

FP1: Mitch Evans tops the first session
20 February 2026

FP1: Mitch Evans tops the first session

It’s off to a flying start! At 7:30 am on Saturday, the single-seaters of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship took to the track for the first Free Practice session. First adjustments but also first mistakes as the drivers get their bearings in the Principality.

Who will start first on the grid at the Monaco E-Prix 2024? Although it’s hard to say at the moment, Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) is first driver to put his name at the top of the timesheets at the Monaco E-Prix 2024.

As in last year’s Free Practice, one of the two New Zealanders from Jaguar TCS Racing set the fastest time in the 1st morning session. A good sign for the future, given that he is chasing his first victory in Monaco and has a total of 3 podium finishes to his name. He is also looking for his first win of Season 10 of Formula E.

Robin Frijns follows in second place with the Envision Racing Team. The British team has every chance of shining in Monaco, as the green and blue team’s single-seater is the title holder in the Principality. Nick Cassidy (Jaguar TCS Racing), winner of the event in 2023, rounds off the FP1 podium.

The session was interrupted by a red flag at 7:42 am for 3 minutes after Edoardo Mortara’s electric single-seater (Mahindra Racing) clipped the rail, without damages. Then, with 9 minutes remaining in the session, Sam Bird’s NEOM Mclaren Formula E Team hit the barriers at Sainte-Dévote. The winner of the Sao-Paulo E-Prix 2024 was forced to retire in the session.

At the end of FP1, the first practice starts were carried out in preparation for the race, which gets underway at 3:03 pm. See you at 9:10 am for Free Practice 2!

Start of the 7th Monaco E-Prix, 8th round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Formula E World Championship, on Saturday at 3:03pm.

Note that you can still buy your tickets at the points of sale around the circuit:

  • ACM Ticketing Collection Point, 44 Rue Grimaldi
  • Rue Louis Notari
  • at the Tourist Office
  • in the Allianz Fan Village

7th Monaco E-Prix 2024: Place your bets !
20 February 2026

7th Monaco E-Prix 2024: Place your bets !

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

 

A special livery for DS Penske at the Monaco E-Prix 2024
20 February 2026

A special livery for DS Penske at the Monaco E-Prix 2024

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

 

Formula E unveils the GEN3 Evo at Monaco E-Prix
20 February 2026

Formula E unveils the GEN3 Evo at Monaco E-Prix

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

Your tickets : www.monaco-eprix.com

 

7th Monaco E-Prix: Dream teams and guaranteed suspense in the streets of Monaco
20 February 2026

7th Monaco E-Prix: Dream teams and guaranteed suspense in the streets of Monaco

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

Formula E heads for the Principality!
20 February 2026

Formula E heads for the Principality!

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.

Sporting suspense

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.

Join us at the Allianz Fan Village!

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).

Young women in the spotlight

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 :

fiaformulae-updates.com

 

Don’t delay – get your tickets now!

  • From €30
  • Free for under-16s accompanied by an adult

How do I book?

– Online :

monaco-eprix.com

– 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

At the heart of the 2024 ACM Training Camp
20 February 2026

At the heart of the 2024 ACM Training Camp

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:

  • The 7th Monaco E-Prix (April 27)
  • The 14th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (10-12 May)
  • The 81st Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco (23-26 May)

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.

14th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (May 10-12, 2024)
20 February 2026

14th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (May 10-12, 2024)

Back to a hundred years of racing!

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

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