| No other race in the F1 calendar has the glamour, | | | | It's known for its casinos, gambling and glamour |
| the history or the incredible atmosphere of | | | | and for being the playground of the rich and |
| Monaco. Unarguably the most attractive location in | | | | famous. Indeed, luxury yachts owned by movie |
| F1, the race which takes place around Monte | | | | stars and European Princes can be seen docked in |
| Carlo's two mile 'Circuit de Monaco' is widely | | | | Monaco harbour, |
| considered to be one of the most important and | | | | Organised Monaco Grand Prix [ tours are available |
| prestigious motor sport races in the world. | | | | for those who want to experience the pinnacle of |
| Each year, thousands of people descend on the | | | | F1 luxury. Such tours involve exclusive flights and |
| small principality of Monaco, and the luxury hotels | | | | the best hotels, conveniently located close to the |
| that dot the area swell with F1 fans. The race | | | | Circuit de Monaco, as well as admission to the |
| also attracts royalty, Hollywood stars, | | | | race itself. However, if you'd rather watch the |
| supermodels and multi-millionaires who all want to | | | | race away from the crowds which adorn the |
| see, and been seen at, this prestigious event. | | | | length of the track, the Fairmount hotel - situated |
| The race takes place along the narrow streets of | | | | in the heart of Monaco overlooks the famous |
| Monte Carlo, rather than on a purpose built track. | | | | hairpin, which is perhaps one of the most iconic |
| The circuit is unique in the F1 world, in that it | | | | corners in the world of motorsport. |
| remains unchanged each year. Taking six weeks | | | | It may even be possible to get tickets to the |
| to erect, it includes many elevation changes, tight | | | | Amber Lounge - one of the world's most |
| corners and narrow sections, which make it one | | | | exclusive parties, that takes place at the Sea |
| of the most demanding tracks in F1. Due to the | | | | Club. This pool side venue (which is the brainchild |
| tight, twisting nature of the circuit, the race | | | | of Sonia Irvine, sister of former F1 driver Eddie) |
| favours the skill of the driver, rather than the | | | | has spectacular sea-view chill-out zones, funky |
| power of the cars, and is therefore regarded as | | | | dance floors, live music and mouth watering food. |
| one of the most prestigious races to win. | | | | As the jewel in the F1 crown, the Monaco Grand |
| Much of the attraction of Monaco is down to its | | | | Prix remains one of the world's most spectacular |
| stunning setting, reflected by the fact that it is | | | | motor sport events, so anyone who is a fan of |
| one of Europe's leading tourist resorts. Monaco lies | | | | motor racing, or who just wants to experience |
| in a narrow coastal strip which is set into the | | | | the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo, should visit |
| Maritime Alps and runs into the Mediterranean Sea. | | | | this prestigious race at least once in their lives. |