F1 – Circuits – Monaco
 | Monaco GP | Date: 26 May 2013 |
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| Circuit Name | Circuit de Monaco | |
| Type of Circuit | Street | |
| Inaugurated | 1929 | |
| Circuit Length | 3,340 km | |
| Race Distance | 260,520 km | |
| Number of Laps | 78 | |
| Total Number of Turns | 19 | |
| Right-Hand Turns | 11 | |
| Left-Hand Turns | 8 | |
| Direction of the Circuit | Clockwise | |
| Lap Record | 1:14.439 – Michael Schumacher (2004) | |
| 2012 Fastest Race Lap | 1:17.296 – Sergio Pérez | |
| 2012 Pole Position | 1:14.381 – Mark Webber | |
| 2012 Race Winner | Mark Webber | |
The most symbolic circuit on the calendar and a Grand Prix that takes place since 1950, when Juan Manuel Fangio won the first edition. The Monaco Grand Prix is celebrated on the streets of the principality, just a few inches off the guardrails meaning that any mistake, as small as it may be, is very costly. It’s a high downforce track and a very demanding one on the brakes. Overtaking is very complicated at Monaco, so qualifying plays a vital role in the outcome of the race. The Monaco Grand Prix forms a part of the “Triple Crown” alongside the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. These are considered to be the three most prestigious races in the world and only one driver to date has the honour of having won the Triple Crown, Graham Hill. | ||