Ella Simmons
- May 26
- 11 min read

Monaco 2023! Everything You Need To Know...

Updated: May 28

Welcome to the glamorous world of the Monegasque F1 weekend, where adrenaline meets opulence, and speed intertwines with elegance to create the jewel of racing. In the realm of prestigious racing events, few can rival the allure and mystique of the Monaco Grand Prix. Nestled on the enchanting French Riviera, this jewel of the motorsport calendar has captivated both racing enthusiasts and casual spectators since it was first introduced to the calendar.

The Monaco Grand Prix is not just a race; it is a sensory experience that embraces the essence of luxury, history, and pure adrenaline. Unlike traditional circuits purpose-built for racing, the Monaco Grand Prix is a captivating anomaly. It weaves through the narrow and winding streets of Monte Carlo, demanding utmost precision and skill from the drivers as they navigate its unforgiving corners and tight chicanes. With minimal room for error and an abundance of perilous barriers just inches away, the race poses an intense test of bravery and precision.

The home race for Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, who will hopefully be loved by his home country this year.

If you want more information on the teams and drivers, you can read all about them here!

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Monaco Schedule

About The Track

Free Practice Updates

Championship Standings

A Track For THE Track: Monaco 2023 Playlist

Monaco Schedule (BST)

Friday 26th May 2023:

Free Practice 1: 12:30-13:30

Free Practice 2: 16:00-17:00

Saturday 27th May 2023:

Free Practice 3: 11:30-12:30

Qualifying: 15:00-16:00

Sunday 28th May 2023:

The Race: 14:00

About The Track

The first GP was held here in the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, and has been a consistent destination for the teams since 1955.
The circuit has a DRS zone in Sector 3 just off of Turn 17 and a speed trap in Sector 2 between Turn 9 and 10.
The race will have 78 laps of the 3.337km circuit.
The lap record was set by Lewis Hamilton in 2021 at 1:12.909.
The circuit is famous for its iconic sections, including the renowned Casino Square, the tight hairpin turn at Fairmont Hairpin, the high-speed tunnel section, and the demanding chicane at the Nouvelle Chicane.
Despite being one of the slowest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, the Monaco Circuit is a true test of precision and concentration. The average speed around the track is relatively low compared to other circuits, due to its tight and twisty nature.
Due to its tight layout, overtaking is notoriously difficult at Monaco. Positioning and strategy during qualifying sessions become crucial, as starting from the front of the grid can significantly impact a driver's chances of success.

Free Practice Updates

Free Practice 1 -

Times by Teams:

Alfa Romeo

Valtteri Bottas: P11. 1:14.718. Completed 29 laps.
Zhou Guanyu: P19. 1:15.684. Completed 25 laps.

AlphaTauri

Yuki Tsunoda: P13. 1:14.820. Completed 29 laps.
Nyck De Vries: P16. 1:15.083. Completed 33 laps.

Alpine

Esteban Ocon: P8. 1:14.585. Completed 29 laps.
Pierre Gasly: P14. 1:14.866. Completed 30 laps.

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso: P2. 1:13.710. Completed 28 laps.
Lance Stroll: P9. 1:14.653. Completed 28 laps.

Ferrari

Carlos Sainz: P1. 1:13.372. Completed 26 laps.
Charles Leclerc: P5. 1:14.093. Completed 24 laps.

Haas

Kevin Magnussen: P12. 1:14.725. Completed 29 laps.
Nico Hulkenberg: P20. 1:15.785. Completed 17 laps.

Hulkenberg brought out the first red flags, having spun out and left some debris on track.

McLaren

Lando Norris: P7. 1:14.467. Completed 25 laps.
Oscar Piastri: P17. 1:15.192. Completed 32 laps.

Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton: P3. 1:14.035. Completed 27 laps.
George Russell: P15. 1:15.066. Completed 24 laps.

Red Bull

Max Verstappen: P6. 1:14.038. Completed 27 laps.
Sergio Perez: P4. 1:14.038. Completed 27 laps.

Williams

Alex Albon: P10. 1:14.666. Completed 32 laps.

With 3 minutes until the end of FP1 Alex hits the barriers, out of Sainte Devote, taking out his front and rear left tyres. Albon reported he hit his knees, but was fine apart from that. The session was red flagged for the second time and suspended.

Logan Sargeant: P18. 1:15.557. Completed 30 laps.

Overall Results of FP1:

Position	Driver	Team	Gap
1	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	1:13.372
2	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0.338
3	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	+0.663
4	Sergio Perez	Red Bull	+0.666
5	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.721
6	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	+0.872
7	Lando Norris	McLaren	+1.095
8	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	+1.213
9	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+1.281
10	Alex Albon	Williams	+1.294
11	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo	+1.346
12	Kevin Magnussen	Haas	+1.353
13	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri	+1.448
14	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+1.494
15	George Russell	Mercedes	+1.694
16	Nyck De Vries	AlphaTauri	+1.711
17	Oscar Piastri	Mclaren	+1.820
18	Logan Sargeant	Williams	+2.185
19	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo	+2.312
20	Nico Hulkenberg	Haas	+2.413

Free Practice 2 -

Times by Teams:

Alfa Romeo

Valtteri Bottas: P8. 1:13.050. Completed 32 laps.
Zhou Guanyu: P13. 1:13.3554. Completed 31 laps.

AlphaTauri

Yuki Tsunoda: P16. 1:13.641. Completed 22 laps.
Nyck De Vries: P17. 1:13.663. Completed 33 laps.

Alpine

Esteban Ocon: P10. 1:13.162. Completed 29 laps.
Pierre Gasly: P9. 1:13.089. Completed 27 laps.

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso: P4. 1:12.682. Completed 31 laps.
Lance Stroll: P11. 1:13.185. Completed 30 laps.

Ferrari

Carlos Sainz: P3. 1:12.569. Completed 22 laps.

Sainz caused a red flag in the second half of the session after hitting the barriers when he was exiting the 'swimming pool' section. The session did resume, but it was unfortunately the end of the session for Carlos.

Charles Leclerc: P2. 1:12.527. Completed 32 laps.

Haas

Kevin Magnussen: P14. 1:13.457. Completed 27 laps.
Nico Hulkenberg: P15. 1:13.520. Completed 32 laps.

McLaren

Lando Norris: P5. 1:12.906. Completed 18 laps.
Oscar Piastri: P18. 1:13.673. Completed 29 laps.

Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton: P6. 1:12.960. Completed 28 laps.
George Russell: P12. 1:13.191. Completed 31 laps.

Red Bull

Max Verstappen: P1. 1:12.462. Completed 29 laps.
Sergio Perez: P7. 1:12.991. Completed 29 laps.

Williams

Alex Albon: P19. 1:14.217. Completed 9 laps.
Logan Sargeant: P20. 1:14.238. Completed 32 laps.

Overall Results of FP2:

Position	Driver	Team	Gap
1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	1:12.462
2	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.065
3	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	+0.107
4	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0.220
5	Lando Norris	McLaren	+0.444
6	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	+0.498
7	Sergio Perez	Red Bul	+0.529
8	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo	+0.588
9	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+0.627
10	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	+0.800
11	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+0.723
12	George Russell	Mercedes	+0.729
13	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo	+0.892
14	Kevin Magnussen	Haas	+0.995
15	Nico Hulkenberg	Haas	+1.058
16	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri	+1.179
17	Nyck De Vries	AlphaTauri	+1.201
18	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+1.211
19	Alex Albon	Williams	+1.755
20	Logan Sargeant	Williams	+1.776

Free Practice 3 -

Times by Teams:

Alfa Romeo

Valtteri Bottas: P10. 1:13.521. Completed 20 laps.
Zhou Guanyu: P16. 1:13.772. Completed 20 laps.

AlphaTauri

Yuki Tsunoda: P15. 1:13.738. Completed 21 laps.
Nyck De Vries: P20. 1:14.187. Completed 24 laps.

Alpine

Esteban Ocon: P9. 1:13.496. Completed 18 laps.
Pierre Gasly: P6. 1:13.453. Completed 24 laps.

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso: P14. 1:13.697. Completed 18 laps.
Lance Stroll: P3. 1:12.942. Completed 20 laps.

Ferrari

Carlos Sainz: P4. 1:13.261. Completed 20 laps.
Charles Leclerc: P7. 1:13.475. Completed 19 laps.

Haas

Kevin Magnussen: P12. 1:13.624. Completed 13 laps.
Nico Hulkenberg: P13. 1:13.650. Completed 16 laps.

McLaren

Lando Norris: P5. 1:13.396. Completed 21 laps.
Oscar Piastri: P19. 1:13.998. Completed 18 laps.

Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton: P8. 1:13.486. Completed 17 laps.
George Russell: P11. 1:13.590. Completed 18 laps.

Red Bull

Max Verstappen: P1. 1:12.776. Completed 19 laps.
Sergio Perez: P2. 1:12.849. Completed 24 laps.

Williams

Alex Albon: P18. 1:13.930. Completed 23 laps.
Logan Sargeant: P18. 1:13.851. Completed 19 laps.

Overall Results of FP3:

Position	Driver	Team	Gap
1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	1:12.776
2	Sergio Perez	Red Bull	+0.073
3	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+0.166
4	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	+0.485
5	Lando Norris	McLaren	+0.620
6	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+0.677
7	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.699
8	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	+0.710
9	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	+0.720
10	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo	+0.745
11	George Russell	Mercedes	+0.814
12	Kevin Magnussen	Haas	+0.848
13	Nico Hulkenberg	Haas	+0.874
14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0.921
15	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri	+0.962
16	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo	+0.996
17	Logan Sargeant	Williams	+1.075
18	Alex Albon	Williams	+1.154
19	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+1.222
20	Nyck De Vries	AlphaTauri	+1.411

Qualifying Updates

Eliminated in Q1 -

Sergio Perez

Zhou Guanyu

Nico Hulkenberg

Kevin Magnussen

Logan Sargeant

Eliminated in Q2 -

Valtteri Bottas

Lance Stroll

Alex Albon

Nyck De Vries

Oscar Piastri

Through to Q3 -

Lando Norris

Yuki Tsunoda

George RUssell

Pierre Gasly

Lewis Hamilton

Carlos Sainz

Esteban Ocon

Charles Leclerc

Fernando Alonso

Max Verstappen

OVERALL RESULTS OF QUALIFYING:

*this does not take into account any penalties, final starting grid can be found under 'The Race' section*

The time listed shows the driver's fastest qualifying lap for their respective final qualifying sessions. Blue is for Q3, red is for Q2, and no background colour is Q1. For the driver's times for Q1, Q2, Q3, see below in 'Qualifying Results by Team'.

Position	Driver	Team	Time
1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	1:11.365
2	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:11.449
3	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:11.471
4	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	1:11.553
5	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	1:11.630
6	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	1:11.725
7	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:11.933
8	George Russell	Mercedes	1:11.964
9	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri	1:12.082
10	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:12.254
11	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:12.395
12	Nyck De Vries	AlphaTauri	1:12.428
13	Alex Albon	Williams	1:12.527
14	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:12.623
15	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo	1:12.625
16	Logan Sargeant	Williams	1:13.113
17	Kevin Magnusen	Haas	1:13.270
18	Nico Hulkenberg	Haas	1:13.279
19	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo	1:13.523
20	Sergio Perez	Red Bull	1:13.850

Times by Teams -

Alfa Romeo

Valtteri Bottas: P15. Q1 = 1:13.038. Q2 = 1:12.625. Completed 22 laps.
Zhou Guanyu: P19. Q1 = 1:13.523. Completed 13 laps.

AlphaTauri

Yuki Tsunoda: P9. Q1 = 1:12.642. Q2 = 1:12.249. Q3 = 1:12.082. Completed 29 laps.
Nyck De Vries: P12. Q1 = 1:13.054. Q2 = 1:12.428. Completed 20 laps.

Alpine

Esteban Ocon: P4. Q1 = 1:12.967. Q2 = 1:12.248. Q3 = 1:11.553. Cpmpleted 26 laps.
Pierre Gasly: P7. Q1 = 1:13.033. Q2 = 1:12.169. Q3 = 1:11.933. Completed 25 laps.

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso: P2. Q1 = 1:12.886. Q2 = 1:12.107. Q3 = 1:11.449. Completed 25 laps.
Lance Stroll: P14. Q1 = 1:12.722. Q2 = 1:12.623. Completed 19 laps.

Ferrari

Carlos Sainz: P5. 1:12.717. Q2 = 1:12.210. Q3 = 1:11.630. Completed 28 laps.
Charles Leclerc: P3. Q1 = 1:12.912. Q2 = 1:12.103. Q3 = 1:11.471. Completed 26 laps.

Haas

Kevin Magnussen: P17. Q1 = 1:13.270. Completed 9 laps.
Nico Hulkenberg: P18. Q1 = 1:13.279. Completed 8 laps.

McLaren

Lando Norris: P10. Q1 = 1:12.877. Q2 = 1:12.377. Q3 = 1:12.254. Completed 23 laps.
Oscar Piastri: P11. Q1 = 1:13.006 Q2 = 1:12.395. Completed 22 laps.

Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton: P6. Q1 = 1:12.872. Q2 = 1:12.156. Q3 = 1:11.725. Completed 30 laps.
George Russell: P8. Q1 = 1:12.769. Q2 = 1:12.151. Q3 = 1:11.964. Completed 29 laps.

Red Bull

Max Verstappen: P1. Q1 = 1:12.386. Q2 = 1:11.908. Q3 = 1:11.365. Completed 30 laps.
Sergio Perez: P20. Q1 = 1:13.850. Completed 4 laps.

Perez crashed into the barriers early in Q1, ending his qualifying session before it really began.

Williams

Alex Albon: P13. Q1 = 1:12.706. Q2 = 1:12.527. Completed 19 laps.
Logan Sargeant: P16. Q1 = 1:13.113. Completed 13 laps.

Pre-race Penalties

Charles Leclerc has to take a 3 place grid penalty for impeding Lando Norris during qualifying.

The Race

Starting Grid -

Position	Driver	Team
1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull
2	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin
3	Esteban Ocon	Alpine
4	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari
5	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
6	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari
7	Pierre Gasly	Alpine
8	George Russell	Mercedes
9	Yuki Tsunoda	Alphatauri
10	Lando Norris	McLaren
11	Oscar Piastri	McLaren
12	Nyck De Vries	Alphatauri
13	Alex Albon	Williams
14	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin
15	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo
16	Logan Sargeant	Williams
17	Kevin Magnussen	Haas
18	Nico Hulkenberg	Haas
19	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo
20	Sergio Perez	Red Bull

Race Updates -

Lap 1 - Hulkenberg makes contact with Sargeant, Stroll gets caught up and gets a puncture. Hulk, Zhou, Perez pit.

Lap 5 - Hulkenberg gets a 5 second pit stop penalty.

Lap 11 - Sainz attempts to overtake Ocon and pushes too hard, clipping his front wing and it’s hanging off. The end plate has fallen off in sector 1.

Lap 12 - It appeared as if the pit crew were getting ready to change the front wing, but Sainz did not pit.

Lap 13 - Alonso reports a possible puncture - perhaps having driven over some of the debris from Sainz’s issue?

Lap 17 - Black and white flag is shown to Sainz.

Lap 18 - Magnussen makes the move on the inside of Sargeant and moves into P15. Stroll and Perez follow suit, leaving Sargeant in P18. It appears Sargeant's medium tyres are losing grip, whilst the others on hard tyres seem to be managing well.

Lap 19 - Albon pits for hards. Haas believe that Sargeant was being used to hold others up for Albon’s pit stop.

Lap 20 - Hulkenberg, Sargeant, and Zhou fight for P17. Hulkenberg takes the position, with Sargeant P18 and Zhou P19.

Lap 22 - Sargeant pits. Hamilton and Leclerc battle for P5 with Gasly not far behind them. Hamilton manages to retain his position.

Lap 24 - Stroll is challenging Magnussen for P14 but Magnussen is able to just hold on to his position.

Lap 26 - Sargeant has pitted again for the soft tyre.

Lap 28 - The third time the Ferrari pit crew have been ready to box for Sainz, and the third time Sainz is told (pretty last minute) to stay on track.

Lap 32 - Hamilton is called to the pits for hard tyres. Leclerc is now P5, Hamilton comes out behind Russell in P8.

Lap 33 - The 5 bottom cars (Sargeant, Albon, Zhou, Hulkenberg, and Stroll) are lapped. Ocon pits for hards and has a slow stop so comes out P7. Stroll makes way for Verstappen to get past, but Perez cuts the chicane and gains an advantage on Stroll. This has been noted by the FIA and is under investigation.

Lap 34 - Sainz pits for hards and comes out P7. Perez goes into the back of Magnussen and loses part of his front wing. He puts for a set of mediums and a new front wing. The FIA have said that because Stroll has gained the position back due to Stroll boxing that they won't investigate him further.

Lap 38 - Stroll and Magnussen make minor contact, but Stroll reports damage. It is predicted that rain will come around lap 58. The top 5 have still got to put (Verstappen, Alonso, Leclerc, Gasly, Russell). Sainz is unhappy with the strategy Ferrari have used this far for his race.

Lap 45 - Leclerc pits for mediums and rejoins P8.

Lap 48 - Gasly pits for mediums and rejoins P8. The top 3 (Verstappen, Alonso, Russell) still have to pit.

Lap 52 - Norris pits for hards. His teammate, Piastri, is still to pit. The rain has arrived at the track and Verstappen is told to just let the team know when he wants to box.

Lap 53 - Russell told to box but has not gone into the pits yet. Bottas and Stroll pit. Bottas and Stroll change to intermediate tyres.

Lap 54 - Albon and Zhou pit for inters.

Lap 55 - Sargeant and Alonso pit. Sargeant changes to the inters and Alonso onto the mediums. Russel, Gasly, and Ocon pit for inters. Verstappen touches the barriers in sector 1. Sainz goes off the track and loses a place to his teammate. Alonso, Piastri and Norris pit again for inters.

Lap 56 - Ferrari stack the pits for inters and lose their P2 and P3 positions. Magnussen is the only driver left on slick tyres.

Lap 57 - Stroll DNFs after taking out his front wing when he made contact at the hairpin.

Lap 58 - Magnussen told to pit for full wets, he makes contact with the barriers and stops on track. He is able to get going again however and goes into the pits. He does need a new front wing which the pit crew weren't ready for so he loses more time in the pits.

Lap 59 - Sargeant makes contact with the barriers at the hairpin and Perez pits again for wets.

Lap 59 - George Russell is given a 5 second penalty for an unsafe re-join where Perez makes contact with him.

Lap 60 - Magnussen goes off the track again and is attempting to reverse back on to the track again.

Lap 64 - Hulkenberg given a 10 second time penalty for not serving his first penalty correctly.

Lap 68 - Norris makes the overtake on Tsunoda moving him to P9. Black and white flags for Gasly (track limits).

Lap 69 - Piastri follows his teammate and also overtakes Tsunoda. This means both McLarens are now in the points. Tsunoda goes off the track and is able to re-join but back in P13.

Lap 72 - Perez told to box (he’s currently on the full wets) and pits for inters.

Lap 76 - Magnussen pits and the cat is retired.

Lap 78 - Actor Tom Holland waves the chequered flag as Max Verstappen takes his 39th win for Red Bull.

Race Results -

Position	Driver	Team	Gap (seconds)
1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull
2	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+27.921
3	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	+36.990
4	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	+39.062
5	George Russell	Mercedes	+56.284
6	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+61.890
7	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+62.362
8	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	+63.391
9	Lando Norris	McLaren	+1 Lap
10	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+1 Lap
11	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo	+1 Lap
12	Nyck De Vries	AlphaTauri	+1 Lap
13	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo	+1 Lap
14	Alex Albon	Williams	+1 Lap
15	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri	+2 Laps
16	Sergio Perez	Red Bull	+2 Laps
17	Nico Hulkenberg	Haas	+2 Laps
18	Logan Sargeant	Williams	+2 Laps

DNFs -

Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

Kevin Magnussen (Haas)

Fastest Lap - Lewis Hamilton: 1:15.650

Driver of the Day - Esteban Ocon. In his words "Estie Bestie on the podium baby" and, in my opinion, very well deserved.

Any Other News

It has been announced that in 2026, Honda will be returning in a formal capacity to Formula 1 as Aston Martin's engine partner.

Championship Standings

World Constructor Championship

Position	Team	Points	Gap
1	Red Bull	249
2	Aston Martin	120	-129
3	Mercedes	119	-1
4	Ferrari	90	-29
5	Alpine	35	-55
6	McLaren	17	-18
7	Haas	8	-9
8	Alfa Romeo	6	-2
9	AlphaTauri	2	-4
10	Williams	1	-1

World Driver Championship

Position	Driver	Points	Gap
1	Max Verstappen	144
2	Sergio Perez	105	-39
3	Fernando Alonso	93	-12
4	Lewis Hamilton	69	-24
5	George Russell	50	-19
6	Carlos Sainz	48	-2
7	Charles Leclerc	42	-6
8	Lance Stroll	27	-15
9	Esteban Ocon	21	-6
10	Pierre Gasly	14	-7
11	Lando Norris	12	-2
12	Nico Hulkenberg	6	-6
13	Oscar Piastri	5	-1
14	Valteri Bottas	4	-1
15	Zhou Guanyu	2	-2
16	Yuki Tsunoda	2	-0
17	Kevin Magnussen	2	-0
18	Alex Albon	1	-1
19	Nyck De vries	0	-1
20	Logan Sargeant	0	-0

A Track For THE Track: Monaco 2023 Playlist

Immerse yourself in the glamour and adrenaline of the Monaco Grand Prix with our specially curated playlist. As the engines roar through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo, let this collection of songs transport you to the heart of the action. From high-speed straights to challenging corners, these carefully selected tracks evoke the essence of the prestigious race. Feel the pulse of the iconic circuit with rock anthems, pumping beats, and timeless classics that mirror the intensity and excitement of the Monaco GP. Get ready to be swept away by the electrifying atmosphere and join the racing elite on this thrilling musical journey through the streets of Monte Carlo. Let the music ignite your passion as you soak in the grandeur of the Monaco Grand Prix. You can listen to the playlist here on YouTube, or scroll to the bottom and the playlist is embedded in the post!

"Start Me Up" - The Rolling Stones: With its catchy guitar riffs and infectious energy, this song embodies the electrifying atmosphere of the Monaco Grand Prix, igniting the excitement as the race begins.
"Racing in the Street" - Bruce Springsteen: This heartfelt ballad captures the bittersweet emotions of the drivers, highlighting the sacrifices and dedication required to pursue their passion for racing, making it a poignant addition to the playlist.
"Danger Zone" - Kenny Loggins: An iconic song associated with speed and adrenaline-filled action, due to its association with the film Top Gun.
"Life in the Fast Lane" - The Eagles: An energetic classic rock track that can capture the thrill of F1 racing.
"Ride Like The Wind" - Christopher Cross: A song about driving fast and with a sense of urgency, perfect for capturing the thrill of the race.
"Blue Moon" - Frank Sinatra: Classic crooner music that fits the elegant, glamorous, and vintage vibe of Monaco's nightlife.
"La Mer" - Charles Trenet: A classic French song that captures the beauty and charm of the Mediterranean Sea.
"Monte Carlo Nights" - Grover Washington Jr: Maybe cliche, but it is a track that transports listeners to the enchanting world of Monte Carlo, inviting them to indulge in its opulent ambiance and experience the allure of a truly unforgettable night.
"Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)" - Peter Sarstedt: A song about a mysterious woman who becomes part of high society. The juxtaposition of the song's introspective nature and the high-energy excitement of the race creates an interesting contrast, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the Monaco GP and the human stories that unfold in its midst.
"Riviera Life" - Caro Emerald: A song that encapsulates the relaxed yet sophisticated vibe of the French Riviera.
"Diamonds Are Forever" - Shirley Bassey: The song evokes a sense of luxury and mystique, painting a vivid picture of a world filled with glamour and intrigue. What better song to pair with a country known for its luxury?
"Supersonic" - Oasis: For the raw energy and determination that F1 racing embodies.
"Viva la Vida" - Coldplay: For the triumphant, high-life feeling associated with Monaco. A classic high to end both the race, and the playlist on.

Which songs would you include?

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