A Corner-by-Corner Video Guide to the Monaco Grand Prix

 

Every inch of the Circuit de Monaco has a story to tell!

Monaco isn't just a race track; it's a living, breathing paradox of speed and precision. 

In 2026, with cars designed to be more "nimble," these 19 turns will be the ultimate test of a driver's bravery. 

Here at Senate Grand Prix, we have created a Monaco Grand Prix Video Guide. We have filled this blog with Videos of every corner, a Monaco GP Map, and important links that will help people make informed decisions about corners, Grandstands, and Venues.

The First Sector: The Ascent

• Turn 1 – Sainte-Dévote: Named after the patron saint of Monaco, this is a notorious first-lap bottleneck. It’s a 90-degree right-hander where races are often won or lost in the opening seconds.
• Turn 2 – Beau Rivage: Not so much a corner as a high-speed climb. Drivers are shifting up through the gears, blinded by the sun, as they navigate the curve toward the Casino.
• Turns 3 & 4 – Massenet & Casino Square: Massenet is a long, sweeping left that requires absolute faith in front-end grip. Then, you burst into the world-famous Casino Square—stay away from the bump on the inside or risk a trip to the barrier!

The Second Sector: The Technical Heart

• Turn 5 – Mirabeau Haute: A tight, downhill right-hander where the cars feel incredibly heavy under braking.
• Turn 6 – Grand Hotel Hairpin: The slowest corner in Formula 1®. Drivers use a special steering rack just to make it around this legendary 180-degree turn.
• Turns 7 & 8 – Mirabeau Bas & Portier: Portier is the most critical turn on the track; a good exit here is vital for speed through the tunnel.
• Turn 9 – The Tunnel: The only "covered" section in F1®. The sound here is deafening, and the transition from darkness to blinding light at 180 mph is a sensory shock.
• Turns 10 & 11 – Nouvelle Chicane: A rare overtaking spot. Drivers dive out of the tunnel and hit the brakes hard, bouncing over the curbs in front of the super-yachts.

The Third Sector: The Harbour Sprint

• Turn 12 – Tabac: Named after a small tobacco shop, this is a high-speed, heart-in-mouth left-hander where the barrier is inches from the cockpit.
• Turn 13 to 16 – Swimming Pool (Piscine): A high-speed flick through the chicane. In 2026, the car's agility will be on full display here.
• Turn 17 & 18 – La Rascasse & Anthony Noghes: Rascasse is a tight 135-degree turn around the famous bar, followed by the final flick at Anthony Noghes that leads the cars back onto the start-finish straight.

The Senate Verdict

In Monaco, there is no "middle ground." You are either a millimetre from glory or a millimetre from the wall. For our guests in the Ermanno Palace or the Midi Terrace, you’ll see these corners not just as turns, but as the site of historic overtakes and heart-stopping saves.

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And as always, when the lights go out and the drama unfolds, here at Senate Grand Prix, there is only one winner, and that's you, the race fans!

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