subject: What is the Monaco Grand Prix? [print this page] What is the Monaco Grand Prix? What is the Monaco Grand Prix?
This is an annual event that first was designated as a Grand Prix in 1929. It was an effort by the ACM or Auto Club de Monaco and the original Grand Prix was by invitation only. Bugatti and Mercedes entered race cars and race car drivers but the other classics of Maserati and Alfa Romero declined to enter that race. A type 35B Bugatti won the race. Today this is considered a Formula 1 race which doesn't refer to track or the location but Formula 1 refers to the rules that the cars must meet in order to enter the race. Formula 1 or F1 races first entered the car racing world in 1946 as a new race car category. They are the highest class of single seat auto racing which means there is only room for 1 driver at a time unlike the stock car races or other types of races that take place in the world. The Monaco Grand Prix is considered by many to be the jewel of the F1 racing world. Grand Prix literally translates to high price but may be loosely translated to high prizes. The Formula 1 race is considered to be the fastest race circuit for racing cars in the world.
If you plan to attend the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix you really need to think quickly about getting tickets both airline tickets, hotel accommodations, the actual race tickets and of course your transportation to and from either the Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport or from other international nearby cities. This 2011 Monaco Grand Prix will be staged from Thursday 26 May through the main Formula 1 race on Sunday 29 May, 2011.
When you are looking at visiting Monaco to attend the Monaco Grand Prix you are looking at a destination located in the French Riviera between Provence and Italy which carries its own definitions of glamour and many famous faces and personalities. Between the nearby Cannes Film Festival and the Grand Prix it is a very popular trip destination.
This race course is 161.887 miles in total length and one circuit takes 2.075 miles. The Formula 1 race on Sunday is a total of 78 laps so long as there is no disastrous weather which has on occasion stopped the race early. Europe is the traditional home to all of the F1 racing teams. This race is considered on of the Triple Crowns of Motorsport much like the horse racing Triple Crown races. The other two components of this motorsport racing event is the Indy 500 which is held in Indianapolis, and the 24 hours race of Le Mans. The track itself contains a tunnel and many tight corners making it a hair raising adventure for the drivers. This race attracts many famous people and there are often royalty in the grandstands or at the other viewing locations.
