Formula One cars from the 1950s to the 1970s returned to the streets of Monaco on Sunday (26 April) for the 15th Historic Grand Prix, organised by the Automobile Club of Monaco.
Dozens of classic racing cars took part in a series of events across the weekend, using the same narrow circuit that will host June’s Formula One Grand Prix. The races offered spectators a close look at machines from different eras of the sport.
Sunday morning’s programme included several categories. These ranged from front-engined cars built before 1961 to later rear-engined models and 3-litre cars from the 1960s and 1970s.
Each group reflected a distinct period in Formula One history, with drivers navigating the tight corners of Monte Carlo in cars that once defined the sport.
The Historic Grand Prix takes place every two years and continues to draw growing crowds. Many visitors lined the streets and harbour to watch the vehicles pass through the circuit’s well-known sections.
The Monaco circuit remains one of the most recognisable in motorsport. It first hosted a Formula One race in 1950, shortly after the championship began at Silverstone Circuit. Races had already been held on the streets of Monaco since 1929.
The track has changed little over time. Drivers pass landmarks such as Sainte Dévote, the Casino Square and the tight Fairmont hairpin before entering the tunnel and returning to the harbour. The layout is known for its narrow roads and limited overtaking opportunities, placing strong emphasis on driver control and precision.
The event also highlights the history of Formula One through its race categories. These include early pre-war cars, post-war front-engined designs, and later models that introduced rear engines, improved aerodynamics and turbo technology.
Organisers say the Historic Grand Prix serves as a tribute to more than a century of motor racing. It also provides a link between past and present, as older cars return to the same streets where modern Formula One drivers will compete in the weeks ahead.
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