The current situation concerning the worldwide pandemic and its unknown path of evolution, the lack of understanding as to the impact on the FIA F1 World Championship 2020, the uncertainty with regards to the participation of the teams, the consequences with regards to the differing measures of confinement as taken by various governments worldwide, the multi-border restrictions for accessing the Principality of Monaco, the pressure on all implicated businesses, their dedicated staff who are unable to undertake the necessary installations, the availability of the indispensable workforce and volunteers (more than 1500) required for the success of the event means that the situation is no longer tenable.
As a result, and after careful consideration as to the gravity of this crisis worldwide, it is with great sadness that the AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE MONACO Board of Directors has taken the decision to cancel the 12th GRAND PRIX DE MONACO HISTORIQUE (8-10 May 2020) and the 78th GRAND PRIX DE MONACO FORMULA 1, FIA World Championship (21-24 May 2020).
To all the fans, spectators, partners and our members, the Board of Directors wishes to express its sincere regrets that these two events cannot be postponed and under no circumstances, will it be possible to organize these events later this year.
Monaco, March 19th 2020
The Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), organizer of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (May 8-10, 2020) and Grand Prix Formula 1 (May 21-24, 2020), is fully aware of the spread of the Covid-19 and the worrying situation that this generates.
These are the reasons why the ACM is in permanent contact with the Monegasque Governmental Authorities, the sports and commercial entities of F1, the Federation Internationale Automobile (FIA) and the Formula One Group (FOG).
Preparations for the build-up of the circuit have just started with the first structures being installed in the coming days.
The ACM is ready to take all of the necessary precautions and will continue to comply with all measures as recommended by the official health authorities.
We will also continue to update you as the situation develops.
Based on the latest information provided to the ACM, both the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique and the Grand Prix Formula 1 2020 are currently expected to take place on the dates as originally planned.
Monaco, March 12th 2020
For the 78th Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, the Automobile Club de Monaco offer to all the F1 & Charles Leclerc’s fans the opportunity to experience the event inside the grandstand dedicated to the Monegasque driver. A meeting with him will be held at 2-times during the week-end by random draw.
Billetterie Officielle
44, rue Grimaldi – 98000 MONACO
+377 93 15 26 24
Dear members, Dear guests,
The Automobile Club of Monaco has the pleasure to inform its members and guests that a dinner party on the theme of “l’Automne et ses saveurs” will take place at the ACM on :
Wednesday, October 30th 2019 at 08:30 pm
The programme is the following :
Price per person: 95 €.
Dress Code: The ladies can choose to wear some shades of orange tones, or green, or fire red, like the colorful gradient of the autumn leaves…
Jacket and a tie for Gentlemen (dare to ware colors…).
For further more information and reservation, please dial the ACM’s front desk: +377.93.15.26.00, or contact us by email at [email protected]
Best regards,
Corinne LEGAIN
Chargée du Service Inter-Membres
Monaco, September 30th, 2019
After a traditional summer break, we inform you that the restaurant “Le Club” is open to members and their guests from Tuesday 3rd September 2019.
Discover our menus on our website, item AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE MONACO / RESTAURANT
Reservations: (+377) 93 30 32 27
On July 10th, 76 of our members met for the traditional summer evening dinner at the “Le Club” Restaurant of the Automobile Club of Monaco.
Some pictures of these moments of sharing, conviviality, laughter and crazy-laughter !!
The Inter-Members service thanks you for your loyalty and wishes you a very nice summer.
See more pictures of the Summer Dinner 2019
A jury was needed to decide between the 47 wonder cars. And this Elégance et Automobile à Monte-Carlo jury is made of exceptional personalities. They had the onerous task to name a winner in the 9 different categories. Christian Philippsen, director of Elégance et Automobile à Monte-Carlo and supervisor of the jury says : « We needed people with grate automobile knowledge and who were able to judge the elegance of a car, like it was done in the 30’s or 50’s ». This year the jury is chaired by Sandra Button, the president of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The American is surrounded with Lorena Baricalla (Monégasque ballerina, singer, actress and passionate of automobile), Lorenzo Ramaciotti (former Group Chief of Design for Pininfarina and former Group Chief of Design for FCA) and Thierry Boutsen (former Formula 1 driver).
The mission of the jury is more complicated than it seems. Géry Mestre, president of the Historic Cars Commission of the Automobile Club de Monaco insists : « We need to judge the exceptional car body and its design. But we also need to take in consideration the history of the car. » The jury meet with the owners of the cars yesterday and today in the morning to learn a few stories and details about the work arts. Christian Philippsen explains : « When I speak to the collectors, I always ask them : ‘If the car could speak, what would it tell us ?’. The meet with them is a decisive moment of the concours. » The Elegance concours is split in 3 stages : the meet with the owners, the Elegance parade, during which it’s important to see the car moving and to listen to the engine music. And last but not least, the deliberation. During this phase of the concours, the members of the jury have to discuss their points of view. The results of the Elégance et Automobile à Monte-Carlo will be pronounced tomorrow morning at 11am on la place du Palais Princier.
After the Elégance Parade on the place du Casino de Monte-Carlo, the 47 cars joined the place du Palais Princier for the Prize Giving Ceremony. The jury designated a winner in each of the 9 categories and awarded a Jury special prize. The competitors were congratulated by H.S.H. The Princess Charlène and were later welcomed at the Prince’s Palace. Elégance et Automobile à Monte-Carlo ended on this glamorous touch.
Palmarès of Elégance et Automobile à Monte-Carlo :
Category Plein Soleil – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N° 1 – MERCEDES 28/95 PHAETON – 1914/1916 – Anke RUECKWARTH
Category Route et Circuit – Coupe S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N°10 – FERRARI 166MM SPYDER DA CORSA – 1949 – Anne BROCKINGTON LEE
Category Dans le Vent – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N°16 – MERCEDES BENZ SSK DROPHEAD COUPE – 1929 – Markus KERN
Category Bella Macchina – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N°23 – ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900 B COUPE – 1937 – David SYDORICK
Category Grandes Routières – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Voiture N°30 – TALBOT LAGO T150C SS COUPE – 1939 –THE HON. Sir Michael KADOORIE
Category Dolce Vita – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N°35 – SIATA 208 S SPYDER – 1954 – Marc BEHAEGEL
Category Vitesse – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N°40 – McLAREN F1 – 1996 – Roald GOETHE
Category Solitaires – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N°44 – FERRARI MYTHOS – 1989 – Shiro KOSAKA
Category Princes, Princesses et Chefs d’Etats – Coupe de S.A.S. Le Prince Souverain
Car N°45 – STOUT SCARAB – 1936 – Lawrence SMITH
Prix spécial du Jury
Car N°43 – LANCIA STRATOS ZERO – 1970 – Phillip SAROFIM