The Monaco Grand Prix, which is one of the sport’s most enduring races, having featured on the World Championship calendar in Formula 1’s inaugural year in 1950, has given the sport iconic memories and incredible triumphs and heartbreak.
Since those early days, the Circuit de Monaco has demanded the ultimate skill and concentration from the drivers and combined with its glamour and unique setting, the race in Monte Carlo is recognised as one of the most famous sporting events in the world.
Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “The streets of Monaco have been echoing with the sound of Formula 1 since the earliest days of the sport, so I’m delighted to announce the extension of this fantastic event to 2035.
“It is an iconic race that is loved by all drivers and fans, with a unique vibe thanks to its location on the world’s most glamorous Principality.
“I would like to say a special thank-you to His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Michel Boeri, President of the Automobile Club of Monaco and everyone involved in securing the long-term future of this historic partnership.”
Long Legacy, Short Circuit
This year marked the 71st running of the Monaco GP as a Formula 1 World Championship round, and only Great Britain and Italy have hosted more Grands Prix.
The Monte Carlo circuit is however the shortest on the calendar this season, coming in at just over 3.3km, almost a kilometre less in distance that the next shortest track, Zandvoort.
At 260km-long, the race is also the shortest in distance of the season and is the only event that does not conform to standard regulations which say an F1 Grand Prix should run for a minimum of 305km.
No other Grand Prix on the calendar features as many laps however, with Monaco’s 78 consistently proving the most on the rota in recent years. The only exception to that was the one-off 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, run over 87 laps.