Monaco Historic Grand Prix

GP Historique of Monaco

The 15th GP Historique of Monaco will be held from 10 to 12 May 2026 (provisional dates)

It takes place on the same circuit than the Formula 1 Grand Prix with the charming old cars that offers a travel back in time.

Organised every two years by the Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM), it's a success more and more spectators coming every year.

Series of the Historic Grand Prix

Series A1 – Louis Chiron

Pre-war Grand Prix Cars and Voiturettes

These cars represent the golden age of motor racing before World War II. They stand out for their elegance and bold engineering.

Classes

  • Class 1: Grand Prix cars (above 1500cc)
  • Class 2: Voiturettes (below 1500cc)

Some Models

  • Bugatti Type 35B: With a 2.3-liter engine and a supercharger
  • Alfa-Romeo 8C MONZA: Winner of numerous Grand Prix
  • Mercedes-Benz W125: One of the most powerful cars of its time
Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider Corsa 1932
Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider Corsa 1932 by Stahlkocher

Series A2 – Juan Manuel Fangio

Front-engine Grand Prix Cars, pre-1961

This category highlights Grand Prix cars that marked the revival of motor racing after the war.

Classes

  • Class 1: Cars built between January 1, 1946, and December 31, 1953, equipped with a supercharged engine up to 1500cc or a naturally aspirated engine up to 4500cc
  • Class 2: F2 cars built before December 31, 1953, with an engine capacity not exceeding 2000cc naturally aspirated
  • Class 3: F1 cars built between January 1, 1954, and December 31, 1960, with an engine capacity not exceeding 2500cc naturally aspirated or 750cc supercharged
  • Class 4: Cars outside Classes 1-3 but with a historical connection to those competing in the F1 World Championship between 1950 and 1960

Some Models

  • Ferrari 246 (Dino)
  • Gordini T11/15
  • Maserati 4CLT/48
Ferrari Dino 246 F1
Ferrari Dino 246 F1 by Peter Howkins

Series B – Graham Hill

Rear-engine Grand Prix Cars, 1500cc, F1 (1961-1965) and F2 (1956-1960)

This era marks the introduction of 1.5-liter engines in F1, accompanied by significant technological advances.

Classes

  • Class 1: F2 cars built between January 1, 1956, and December 31, 1960
  • Class 2: Cars with 4- or 6-cylinder engines
  • Class 3: Cars with 8- or 12-cylinder engines

Some Models

  • Lotus 24 (BRM)
  • Brabham BT7 (Climax)
  • Cooper T43
Brabham BT7
Brabham BT7 by Thomas Bersy

Series C – Vittorio Marzotto

Front-engine Sports Cars (1952-1957)

These cars participated in races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans or the Targa Florio. They are renowned for their style and power.

Classes

  • Class 1: Cars with engines below 2L
  • Class 2: Cars with engines above 2L and drum brakes
  • Class 3: Cars with engines above 2L and disc brakes

Some Models

  • Aston Martin DB3S: A sleek and fast car.
  • Jaguar D-Type: Triumphant at Le Mans with its aerodynamic design.
  • Ferrari 250 MM: A masterpiece from Maranello.
Jaguar D Type
Jaguar D Type by Thesupermat

Series D – Jackie Stewart

F1 Grand Prix Cars – 3L (1966-1972)

This is the era of 3-liter engines, with increasingly sophisticated designs and improved performance.

Classes

  • Class 1: Cars built or competed in F1 Grand Prix between January 1, 1966, and December 31, 1969
  • Class 2: Cars built between January 1, 1970, and December 31, 1972, equipped with a Ford-Cosworth DFV engine
  • Class 3: Cars built between January 1, 1970, and December 31, 1972, equipped with other engines

Some Models

  • Brabham BT26: A competitive car of the time.
  • Lotus 72: One of the most successful models in F1 history.
  • Tyrrell 002: Another star of the 1970s.
Lotus-Ford 72
Lotus-Ford 72 by Lothar Spurzem

Series E – Niki Lauda

F1 Grand Prix Cars – 3L (1973-1976)

This series covers a period when aerodynamics and innovations like wings changed the game.

Classes

  • Class 1: Cars equipped with a Ford-Cosworth DFV engine
  • Class 2: Cars equipped with other engines

Some Models

  • McLaren M23: Driven by Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt.
  • Ferrari 312T: Famous for its flat engine and transverse gearbox.
  • Tyrrell P34: A revolutionary six-wheeled car.
Tyrrell-Ford P 34
Tyrrell-Ford P 34 by Lothar Spurzem

Series F – Gilles Villeneuve

F1 Grand Prix Cars – 3L (1977-1980)

Series F corresponds to late 1970s Formula 1 cars, marked by the evolution of ground effect and advancements in chassis design.

Classes

  • Class 1: Cars designed without ground effect
  • Class 2: Cars designed with ground effect and equipped with a Ford-Cosworth DFV engine
  • Class 3: Cars designed with ground effect and equipped with other engines

Some Models

  • Lotus 79: The first car to fully exploit ground effect, driven by Mario Andretti
  • Williams FW07: A dominant car of the late 1970s
  • Ferrari 312T4: An evolution of the 312T series, adapted to the changing circuits
Williams FW07 Formula One car
Williams FW07 Formula One car by John Chapman

Series G – Ayrton Senna

F1 Grand Prix Cars – 3L (1981-1985)

This series includes Formula 1 cars of the post-ground-effect era (from 1983 onwards), where regulations evolved to limit this technology. These cars mark a transition towards better mastery of turbo engines and aerodynamic innovations.

Classes

  • Class 1: Cars equipped with a naturally aspirated engine

Some Models

  • Lotus 91: A transitional car still using some principles of ground effect
  • Williams FW08: A reliable and performant car, championship winner in 1982
  • McLaren MP4/1: The first car with a fully carbon fiber chassis
Williams FW07 Formula One car
1982 Williams-Cosworth FW08 by Brian Snelson

Attend
Monaco Grand Prix Historique

VIP hospitality

Enjoy a nice moment from an overlooking terrace on the racetrack.

Grandstands

Watch the old cars from the closest place in one of the grandstands along the track of Monaco.

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