Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Monaco Grand Prix

In a nutshell

  • from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 June 2027.
  • The 84th Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Monaco Grand Prix.
  • New for 2027: Monaco will host a Formula 1 Sprint weekend for the first time.
  • F1 programme: free practice and Sprint qualifying on Friday, the Sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday, and the Grand Prix on Sunday.
  • Ticket sales: open to the general public from 1 October 2026.

2027: the Sprint Race comes to Monaco

This is a major first for the Rock. In 2027, the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Monaco Grand Prix will adopt the Sprint format for the first time, offering even more on-track action throughout the weekend.

Friday will be dedicated to a single free practice session ahead of the Sprint qualifying. On Saturday, the drivers will compete in the Sprint Race before returning to the circuit a few hours later for the Grand Prix qualifying session. Sunday 6 June will be reserved for the highlight of the weekend: the 84th Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Monaco Grand Prix.

Shorter than a traditional Grand Prix, the Sprint Race covers around 100 kilometres, lasting approximately 30 minutes. The top eight drivers score points towards the championship.

In Monaco, this new format promises an unprecedented spectacle, featuring, in particular, two qualifying sessions over the same weekend, on a circuit where every centimetre counts.

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A legendary circuit at the heart of the Principality

The history of the Monaco Grand Prix began on 14 April 1929, when sixteen competitors lined up on the starting grid for the first race, conceived by Antony Noghès. The British driver William Grover-Williams took the win at the wheel of his Bugatti.

By 1950, Monaco was already on the calendar for the very first season of the Formula 1 World Championship.

Almost a century later, Monaco’s street circuit remains unrivalled. Between Port Hercule, the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Fairmont bend, the tunnel and the Piscine, the single-seaters race right through the heart of the city.

Measuring 3.337 km in length, the Monaco Circuit features 19 corners. The Grand Prix is run over 78 laps, covering a total distance of 260.286 km.

Narrow, twisty and almost entirely lined with barriers, it demands absolute concentration and pinpoint precision from the drivers. Qualifying traditionally plays a crucial role here. In 2027, the introduction of the Sprint format will offer two opportunities to see the drivers push the limits on this unique circuit.

A history shaped by the greatest drivers

Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna have all left their mark on the history of the Monaco Grand Prix.

With six victories, Ayrton Senna remains the most successful driver on the Monegasque circuit.

In 2024, Charles Leclerc also made history by winning his home Grand Prix, becoming the first Monegasque driver to triumph in the race as part of the Formula 1 World Championship.

At every race, the same question arises: who will be the next to add their name to the roll of honour of one of motor racing’s most prestigious events?

2024: Leclerc’s year

The Monegasque driver, Charles Leclerc, who knows every bend of the Monaco circuit inside out, won the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix. He finished second on the podium in 2025.

With Ferrari since 2019, he is the third driver from the Principality to compete in Formula 1, following Louis Chiron and Olivier Beretta.

Monaco Grand Prix 2027 ticketing

Ticket sales for the 2027 race will open in two stages:

  • 17 September 2026: pre-sales open exclusively to members of the Automobile Club de Monaco.
  • 1 October 2026: tickets go on sale to the general public.

Plan your stay in Monaco during the Grand Prix

The Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Monaco Grand Prix attracts visitors from all over the world every year. To enjoy the event fully, it is advisable to plan your stay in advance , particularly with regard to accommodation and transport.

From the Principality’s hotels to its restaurants , terraces and iconic venues, the Grand Prix also offers the chance to discover a unique way of life , blending Mediterranean charm with the thrill of motorsport.

Easy parking

The Parking des Salines, situated at the western entrance to the Principality opposite the Exotic Garden, can accommodate spectators arriving by car, offering easy access to the circuit as well as preferential rates.

You can reach the Monaco Circuit either on foot – a 15-minute walk via the Galerie des Salines, following a clearly signposted pedestrian route – or by shuttle bus, which is free upon presentation of your parking ticket and provided specially by the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco.

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