It was renamed ‘Virage Antony Noghès’ in honour of the man who organised the first Monaco Grand Prix in 1929. A man of the track, he also helped to create the Monte Carlo Rally and even suggested the international adoption of the chequered flag to end races.
The last word goes to Brazilian-born triple Formula One World Champion, Nelson Piquet. He was fond of saying that racing at Monaco was like trying to cycle round your living room and that a win here was worth two wins anywhere else. I doubt if anyone would argue with that.
The 2016 Monaco Grand Prix is set for Sunday 29th May preceded by the Monaco Historic Grand Prix - Sunday 15th May.
Brmm! Brmm!