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GRAND PRIX HISTORIQUE WARMED UP ENGINES AND SPIRITS WITH THE CHARM OF VINTAGE RACING
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GRAND PRIX HISTORIQUE WARMED UP ENGINES AND SPIRITS WITH THE CHARM OF VINTAGE RACING

The 12th Monaco Historic Grand Prix rolled around the Principality from the 23 rd until the 25 th April 2021 , under the accomplished organization of the Automobile Club de Monaco ( ACM ). Opening a cracking GP Season , this year ’ s edition left a mark for the amazing involvement of the participants and the stunning bolides they drive , incredibly preserved in perfect condition . Being able to participate live after such a lengthy time when events were held behind closed doors was something unique as well . After the roaring success of the 2018 competition , more than 90 drivers from different nationalities gathered in Monaco to be ready at the start line . The former very popular F1 French Champion Jean Alesi and the former F1 champion René Arnoux showcasing the same Ferrari model as Alesi , having been both invited to this edition , were honoured by the visit at the Quai Antoine 1 er paddock by H . S . H . Prince Albert II of Monaco on Saturday the 24 th in the presence of Michael Boeri , president of ACM , and Christian Tornatore , General Commissioner . Particularly appreciated was the performance of the German female driver , Katarina Kyvalova , achieving 4 th position in her category behind the wheel of a fantastic Cooper-Jaguar T33 , dating back to 1954 , showing that motor sport is not only the prerogative

of men . Seven different categories devoted to iconic champions of the past paraded on the track , measuring 3 km 337 m up to the Monte-Carlo Casino and return . A total of nineteen turns were featured including the most popular La Rascasse , Saint Devota and Fairmont hairpins . Louis Chiron well represented the pre-War mood ( 1926 – 1937 ) when only the 1.5 litre engines of the ‘ voiturettes ’ ( small cars ) dominated as in first editions of the Monaco Grand Prix .
Jean Alesi driving a Niki Lauda ’ s Ferrari 312B3 – 1974 ( Grand Prix Historique , 25 th April 2021 ).
A Series Awarding Ceremony ( Grand Prix Historique , 25 th April 2021 ).
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