NICO ROSBERG
The original Monaco kid: 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg knows these streets like the back of his hands having grown up here. The German driver has lived in Monaco since he moved here with his parents in the 80’s.
Although retired he is Now living in Monte Carlo with his wife Vivian and their daughter Alaia, who was born in the Principality.
For Nico Rosberg, son of 1982 champion Keke and now a race winner in his own right, the track brings memories of the school run, either rumbling through the tunnel on the bus or in the passenger seat of his mother's car.
LEWIS HAMILTON
Hamilton spends most of his free time on the French Riviera. He can be seen jogging through the tunnel on occasion. “It's incredible to run around your favourite circuit every day. I go through the tunnel and I just cannot believe that I'm here,” LEWIS HAMILTON
Also often seen frolicking with supermodels and singers on a yacht in Port Hercule. Hamilton lives the glamorous Monaco lifestyle to the max.
In 2015 Hamilton had a road accident in Monaco in the very early morning when he made contact with a stationary vehicle. His departure for the Brazilian Grand Prix was delayed by a day due to this.
“I've grown up here, all my friends are here and my family, I know everybody and it's very special to race here” NICO ROSBERG