The scenery defines Monaco as much as the difficulty, with iconic features such as the tunnel, Casino Square and the Fairmont Hairpin along the course. There’s also Port Hercules, the famous harbor that borders part of the circuit and whose waters have twice swallowed an F1 car, during the 1955 and 1965 races. (Both drivers escaped but later died in separate racing accidents.)

Looking to park your yacht in the harbor on race weekend? A berth can cost around $8,600 to $140,000 depending on its location and the size of the boat.

For drivers, the track’s narrow streets and tight corners demand greater emphasis on precision and control over speed. The race is known for its lack of overtaking opportunities, and teams may try to prolong their pit stops to capitalize on the likelihood of a safety car late in the race. Three-time F1 champion Nelson Piquet once described navigating the track as “like riding a bicycle around your living room.”

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