The crown jewel. 78 laps through 19 corners on streets that close on Wednesday. Where you stay decides everything — the wrong side of the harbour costs you 90 minutes a day.
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/ Circuit Briefing
The track, in numbers.
Objective circuit data — verified against official FIA / Formula1.com factsheets. Lap record reflects the all-time race lap; top speed reflects the highest official speed-trap reading recorded at this venue.
Length
3.337 km
Corners
19
Laps
78
Race Distance
260.3 km
DRS Zones
1
Direction
Clockwise
All-Time Race Lap Record
1:12.909
Lewis Hamilton · Mercedes · 2021
Highest Recorded Top Speed
295 km/h
Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams, 2004)
First F1 Race
1950
Technical Note
Shortest circuit on the calendar. Average speed ~160 km/h. Pole position wins ~75% of the time — track position is the entire race.
/ Session Schedule (Local Time)
Trackside timetable.
Free Practice 1
Friday · 13:30 CEST
Free Practice 2
Friday · 17:00 CEST
Free Practice 3
Saturday · 12:30 CEST
Qualifying
Saturday · 16:00 CEST
Race (78 laps)
Sunday · 15:00 CEST
/ Transport Matrix
How to arrive.
| Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| SNCF / TER Train | Gare de Monaco-Monte Carlo — frequent service from Nice-Ville (~25 min) and Ventimiglia. Heavy crowds at the station post-race; allow 60+ min to clear. |
| Helicopter (Heli Air Monaco) | Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) → Monaco heliport in 7 minutes. Ferry-style frequency on race weekend; book early. |
| On foot | Inside the Principality, walk everywhere. Roads close from Wednesday and the elevation changes are part of the experience. |
/ Climate Brief
On-the-ground conditions.
Temperature
21 °C / 70 °F
Humidity
65%
UV Index
High
Sunny with a coastal breeze. Reflective harbour glare — sunglasses essential. Evenings cool quickly on the terraces.
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