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If you’re looking for an exhilarating afternoon of motorsport action in one of the most stunning destinations in Europe, you’re certainly in the right place. With 19 tight corners, top speeds of almost 300 km/h, and well-over 40 metres of elevation changes throughout the two-mile track, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most demanding races on the Formula One calendar and a spectacle always worth watching. This exciting experience will give you an entire day at the Circuit de Monaco to watch the thrilling 78-lap race and see the talents of Formula One World Champions like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen go toe-to-toe with the latest Monaco Grand Prix race winner Lando Norris – and the threatening walls and barriers of this winding circuit – to win a vital 25 points for the Formula One Drivers Championship. With the Driver’s Parade starting at 13:00 local time before ‘lights out’ at 15:00 local time, you’ll spend a sunny afternoon in the Principality of Monaco enjoying one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world; it’s certain to be an experience you won’t soon forget.
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National Anthem Ceremony
Before ‘lights out’ and the start of the Monaco Grand Prix, a performance of the Monaco national anthem is observed by all the drivers, FIA staff, state officials, and more; this musical display is traditionally performed by L’Orchestre des Carabiniers du Prince, a part-time military band assigned to provide musical support to the head of state.
Monaco Grand Prix
Winding through the streets of Monaco, the Circuit de Monaco is home to the thrilling Monaco Grand Prix – one of the most prestigious and important automobile races in the world; the shortest circuit on the F1 calendar at the moment, the race itself is 78 laps long and is widely regarded as one of the most demanding and challenging circuits for drivers due to its narrow straights, tight corners, and numerous elevation changes.
Podium Ceremony and Celebrations
When the chequered flag is waved and the Monaco Grand Prix is over, the winner of the race is crowned and the celebrations begin; overlooking the start-finish straight, the Monaco Grand Prix podium is where you’ll see the winners awarded, hear the national anthem of the winning driver and their constructor, and relish in the excitement of the celebrations of first, second, and third place – of which, were quite emotional in 2024, where Charles Leclerc became only the second Monegasque in history to win his home race (following Louis Chiron in 1931).
Cathédrale de Monaco
The Cathedral of Our Immaculate Lady, consecrated in 1911 on the original site of Monaco’s first parish church, is a stunning structure worth taking some time to see when you’re not glued to the on-track action of the Monaco Grand Prix; an impressive Romanesque Revival Catholic church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, this is where many of the House of Grimaldi royal family are buried, including Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, and her husband Rainier III.
Prince's Palace of Monaco
When you’re not watching the thrilling conclusion of the Monaco Grand Prix race weekend, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco is a fantastic sight to see in this remarkable destination; the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco today, this structure was initially built as a fortress in 1191, making it one of the most unique royal residences in Europe.