The World's Most Famous Track?
We think so...
The Circuit de Monaco consists of the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, which includes the famous harbour of Port Hercule.
It is unique in having been held on the same circuit every time (with some small amendments) it has been run over such a long period – only the Italian Grand Prix, which has been held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza during every Formula One regulated year except 1980, has a similarly lengthy and close relationship with a single circuit.
The race circuit has many elevation changes, tight corners, and a narrow course that makes it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One racing.
Despite the fact that the course has had minor changes several times during its history, it is still considered the ultimate test of driving skills in Formula One, and if it were not already an existing Grand Prix, it would not be permitted to be added to the schedule for safety reasons
As of 2018, two drivers have crashed and ended up in the harbour, the most famous being Alberto Ascari in 1955.