Monaco Grand Prix 2027 : dates and what changes
The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix takes place from 4 to 6 June 2027, as round 8 of a 24-race Formula 1 calendar. For the first time in its history, the Principality hosts a sprint weekend, one of ten on the 2027 calendar, up from six in 2026.
- Dates: Friday 4 to Sunday 6 June 2027
- Format: sprint weekend, with two qualifying sessions, a sprint race on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday
- Calendar slot: first weekend of June, a position adopted in 2026 to avoid a clash with the Indianapolis 500
- Contract: the race stays on the Formula 1 calendar until 2035, according to the extension confirmed in September 2025
- Organiser: the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), which also runs the Historic Grand Prix and the Rallye Monte-Carlo
The sprint format adds a competitive session on Saturday, which gives you more racing for the same weekend ticket. It also revives the debate on a track where overtaking remains rare, as two qualifying sessions on a narrow layout raise the stakes of every lap. Formula 1 usually confirms the detailed timetable a few months before the event, so check the ACM website before you book your days.
The Circuit de Monaco
The Circuit de Monaco runs on the Principality's public roads, closed for the event. It links Port Hercule, the Casino Square, the tunnel and the harbour chicanes in a lap of just over three kilometres, lined with barriers from start to finish. Drivers climb from sea level to the Casino, drop towards the Fairmont hairpin, cross the tunnel and return along the harbour, with almost no room for error. The layout crosses several districts, so read our guide on the difference between Monaco and Monte-Carlo and our overview of the districts of Monaco to place each corner.
Key figures of the track
Monaco remains the only Grand Prix below the 305 km minimum distance set for other Formula 1 races, an exception granted to its history and its street layout. The lap record stands at 1:09.954, set by Lando Norris in qualifying in 2025.
The corners that shape the lap
- Sainte-Dévote: the first right-hander after the start, in front of the church of the same name
- Beau Rivage: the uphill climb towards the Casino
- Massenet and Casino Square: a fast left then right in front of the Hôtel de Paris
- Mirabeau: a downhill right-hander towards the Fairmont
- Grand Hotel hairpin: a hairpin taken at around 50 km/h, slower than any other corner of the season
- Portier: the exit towards the seafront and the entry of the tunnel
- The tunnel: a high-speed section under the Fairmont hotel, between light and shadow
- Nouvelle Chicane: the main braking zone after the tunnel
- Tabac: a fast left along the harbour
- Piscine: the swimming pool complex, a quick left-right sequence
- Rascasse and Anthony Noghès: the two final corners before the start-finish straight on Boulevard Albert I
How to watch the race in Monaco
Three types of places exist for the weekend: seated grandstands sold by the ACM, standing areas with a lower budget, and private spaces such as terraces, balconies and yachts. Your choice depends on what you want to see: the start at Sainte-Dévote, the pit lane on the straight, or the harbour and its yachts.
Grandstands and standing areas
Seats around the circuit sell through the official ACM ticket office. Prices vary by location, day and view on giant screens. The figures below give an indicative range for Sunday based on the 2026 edition, as listed by Monaco Tribune. The source quotes some entries in pounds and others in euros, so confirm the currency and the final price with the official ticket office.
Grandstand K sells out first, with sections K1 and K2 leading the demand thanks to their view on the harbour. The Secteur Rocher offers a budget option with a panoramic view, but arrive early, as the space fills up. Zone Z1, a standing area between the Nouvelle Chicane and Tabac, costs around €65 on Friday and €110 on Saturday, with bars and restaurants nearby.
Several tips lower the bill. Two-day and three-day packages bring around 10% off the daily price in seated grandstands, and children aged 6 to 15 pay half price outside Gold and VIP categories. Thursday gives access to the support races (Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup) from around €30, and an entry ticket for the weekend usually includes these races.
Private terraces, balconies and yachts
Beyond the grandstands, part of the show takes place on private terraces and balconies overlooking the circuit, on Boulevard Albert I, around the port and near the Casino. These spaces belong to residents or companies and open to guests through event rentals, often with catering and a view on several corners. Listings for the 2026 edition quote a terrace on Boulevard Albert I at £6,000, and VIP packages (terraces, boxes and yachts) between £4,500 and £8,000.
Yachts moored in Port Hercule offer another vantage point, directly along the Tabac and Piscine sections. Charters for the race week usually sell out months in advance through specialised brokers, and the price depends on the size of the boat and the number of guests.
Race weekend schedule
In 2027, the sprint format adds a sprint race on Saturday and a second qualifying session, before the Grand Prix on Sunday. The Friday programme changes accordingly, so wait for the official timetable before you fix your travel dates.
A history that began in 1929
The idea of a race through the streets of the Principality came from Antony Noghès, a member of the Automobile Club de Monaco. His project allowed the club to gain international recognition, at a time when the Principality hosted no national race on its territory. The first edition on 14 April 1929 drew a small field of cars through the streets of Monte-Carlo, and the race quickly became a fixture of the motorsport calendar.
- 14 April 1929: first Monaco Grand Prix, won by William Grover-Williams in a Bugatti
- 1950: Monaco joins the first season of the Formula 1 World Championship
- 1955: Alberto Ascari misses the chicane and ends up in the harbour, a scene that enters legend
- 1960s: Graham Hill earns the nickname « Mr Monaco » with five victories
- 1987 to 1993: Ayrton Senna wins six times, including five in a row from 1989
- 2020: the only cancellation of the modern era, due to the Covid-19 pandemic
- 2024: Charles Leclerc becomes the first Monegasque driver to win at home since Louis Chiron in 1931
- 2026: the race moves to the first weekend of June
- 2027: first sprint weekend in Monaco
The race forms part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, with the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To date, Graham Hill stands as the only driver to have won all three. The narrow layout, the barriers and the absence of run-off areas explain why qualifying carries so much weight: the driver who starts at the front usually controls the race.
Records and recent winners
The 2026 edition, held on 7 June 2026, went to Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), ahead of Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) and Isack Hadjar (Red Bull). Antonelli started from pole position and became the first Italian to win there since Jarno Trulli in 2004, at a younger age than any previous winner in Monaco. The race included two safety car periods and a red flag, and Hamilton's second place gave him an eighth podium in Monaco, equal to Senna's record.
Getting to and staying in Monaco during Grand Prix week
During the race week, roads around the circuit close and parking spaces disappear. Plan your access and accommodation several months in advance. Our Monaco guide lists the main areas, services and addresses of the Principality.
- By plane: Nice Côte d'Azur airport lies about 30 km from Monaco
- By helicopter: a transfer from Nice to the Fontvieille heliport takes around 7 minutes
- By train: the TER links Nice to the Monaco-Monte-Carlo station in about 20 to 25 minutes, with reinforced services during the event
- By car: expect closures and limited parking in the Principality, and use a car park in a neighbouring commune if you drive
- On foot: once in Monaco, walking remains the easy way to reach your grandstand
Hotels in Monaco often sell out a year ahead for the race. Many visitors stay in Nice, Menton or Cap-d'Ail and take the train each morning, while others prefer a private apartment rental in the Principality, among the apartments for rent in Monaco, closer to the circuit and better suited to families or groups. Booking early on a rental protects your dates and gives you more choice of districts.
What Grand Prix week means for residents and property owners
For residents, the Grand Prix starts long before the race. The assembly of the circuit takes around six weeks: grandstands, barriers and safety nets gradually appear on the streets, then disappear in the following weeks. Traffic adapts, and certain addresses change rhythm for a month.
For owners, this period also represents an opportunity. Apartments and terraces with a view on the circuit, on Boulevard Albert I, around Port Hercule or near the Casino, attract strong demand for event rentals during race week. These short stays require a clear contract, a reliable selection of guests and a well-kept property, from the inventory at arrival to the check after departure. Our guide to renting out your property in Monaco explains each step.
At Balkin, our office stands on Boulevard Albert I, directly along the start-finish straight. Our property management team supports owners in the rental of their residence, from guest selection to the inventory after departure. If you wish to buy one of the apartments with Grand Prix views in Monaco, explore our curated portfolio or arrange a private call with our advisors.
Other motorsport events on the same streets
- Monaco Historic Grand Prix: every two years in April, with cars from the early decades of the Grand Prix on the same layout. The 2026 edition took place from 24 to 26 April, with free admission on the Friday and day tickets generally between €60 and €150.
- Monaco E-Prix: the Formula E round, held on the Circuit de Monaco, with electric single-seaters
- Rallye Monte-Carlo: the opening round of the World Rally Championship each January, with its ceremonial start in the Principality
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