Monaco Grand Prix
Last weekend of May· Monte Carlo, Monaco
Why the circuit stops here
The crown jewel of the entire circuit. The race is slow by modern F1 standards; nobody cares. Port Hercule becomes the world’s most expensive grandstand and the season’s true summit.
The money signal
100+ superyachts in Port Hercule; trackside berths for the weekend cost more than the average European home.
Book around the stop
with GetYourGuideRace seats sell through the organiser and hospitality brokers. These are for the days around the race.
- Monaco: tours and ticketsThe Rock, the Prince’s Palace, the casino and the harbour, bookable by the hour.See options
- From Nice: Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Èze villageStaying in Nice? A half day that drives the Grand Prix circuit and ends at the casino.Check dates
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Journal
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Read articleWho's there
Everyone: F1 royalty, actual royalty, and every serious yacht in the Mediterranean.
How they arrive
- The harbour is the venue: berths book out months ahead and the best parties happen on deck, not on shore.
- Short-hop helicopter transfers beat the road traffic. This stop is built around its helipads.
- Private aviation is the default: expect FBO slots and hotel helipads to be the real constraint, not tickets.
On the calendar
Also in May: Miami Grand Prix · Kentucky Derby · Met Gala · Frieze New York · Cannes Film Festival · French Open (Roland-Garros)