Monaco Grand Prix – May 21, 23-24 2009

The Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco is the next stop and Round 6 on the F1 circuit for 2009.  The Monaco Grand Prix is considered to be one of the most glamorous and prestigious races in the world, 

Practice sessions start on Thursday, May 21 and continue on Saturday, with the race scheduled for 14:00, local time (1pm UK time) on Sunday.  The 78-lap race on the 3.340 km circuit (2.075 miles) presents some real challenges for the drivers and little room for error - with the added difficulty of neogitating the changing light conditions of the tunnel. 

Visit the F1 News website for a taste of the exciting race action to come and a video featuring Nico Rosberg.

Lewis Hamilton was victorious at Monaco last year, and this may just be Britain’s year again, with Andy Murray threatening the king’s of tennis and Jensen Button dominating 2009 Formula 1 so far. 

Visit our Travel Guide to Monaco for more information and follow the link for the Foreign Office (FCO) Country Advice for Monaco for important and updated travel advice. 

Important: Travellers to Monaco should be aware that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in the Principality of Monaco/Monte Carlo, so it is especially important to take out travel insurance prior to leaving home. (The EHIC should not be used as a substitute for travel insurance at any time).