Monaco F1 Circuit: Get to know all about Monaco Grand Prix and the Circuit de Monaco length, weather since the inception in 1929.
The Circuit de Monaco has remained substantially unchanged since its inception in 1929. Moreover as a city circuit, its conformation is closely linked to that of the Principality’s road system. The changes were almost connected to redefinition of the ordinary roads of the town.
More importantly Monaco Grand Prix has used this circuit since 1929 itself and has seen 14 different F1 Drivers clinching the pole position. The most by Ayrton Senna, while the reigning champion is Lewis Hamilton,
So do you want to know all about the Monaco Grand Prix Circuitโs Length, Weather etc. Well then this article is made just for you
Monaco F1 Circuit: Monaco Grand Prix Layout, Record, Length
Length โ 3.337 kms
Number of Turns โ 19
Fastest Lap โ Max Verstappen ( 1:14:260)
Monaco Grand Prix 2021 Schedule
Thursday, May 20
Free Practice One: 3:00 PM IST to 4:00 PM IST
Free Practice Two: 6:30 PM IST to 7:30 PM IST
Saturday, May 22
Free Practice Three: 3:30 PM IST to 4:30 PM IST
Qualifying: 6:30 PM IST to 7:30 PM IST
Sunday, May 23
Main Race: 6:30 PM IST to 8:30 PM IST
Monaco GP 2021 Practice Session
Charles Leclerc topped the timing charts in free practice session with his Ferrari. Furthermore, his teammate Carlos Sainz recorded the second-fastest time in the other Ferrari with 7-time World Champion, Lewis Hamilton completing the first 3 finishes with the Mercedes.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen only managed the fourth-fastest time. While Lewis Hamiltonโs teamate, Valtteri Bottas was fifth fastest in the other Mercedes. Whereas McLaren’s Lando Norris recorded the sixth fastest time. AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly was also impressive as he finished the session seventh fastest.
Followed by Red Bull’s Sergio Perez had a disappointing second practice session as he only managed the eighth fastest time.
With the Qualifying set to begin from May 22, 2021, it remains to be seen which drivers go onto take the first 3 positions. Interestingly it has been witnessed in the 2021 season, that a starting position can really help a team clinch major poles on the race weekend. Are we going to witness another Monaco GP spectacle or are Ferrari going to clinch pole after long?
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