Monaco Grand Prix: 5 facts you need to about the race

Arjun
Monacan Head Of State Prince Albert II with President of China Xi Jinping
Monacan Head Of State Prince Albert II with President of China Xi Jinping

#4 Four Formula 1 drivers from Monaco

Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc

Three generations of the Royal Family of Monaco have provided patronage to the Monaco Grand Prix and continue to support it with keen interest even now. Princes Louis II, Rainier III and Albert II have all been avid motorsport buffs and helped the Monaco Grand Prix attain its exalted status among motorsport aficionados.

The principality of Monaco has also provided the sport of Formula 1 with four of its own drivers, Luis Chiron, who was an active driver in Formula 1 races even in his 50's, Andre Testut, Olivier Beretta and Charles Leclerc, who will be racing for Team Scuderia Ferrari in the 2019 season.


#3

Mr.

Monaco

Graham Hill chilling before the race in Monaco
Graham Hill chilling before the race in Monaco

British driver Graham Hill made winning a habit at the famous Monaco street circuit. He won races here in 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968 and 1969. His race victory in 1965 is noteworthy of mention as despite starting from the pole, he had slipped to fifth and mounted a comeback to take the chequered flag in spectacular fashion. The two-time Formula One World Champion was known as 'Mr. Monaco'.

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