F1 2025 Monaco GP: Full Schedule and What to Expect

The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix promises drama and precision. Here’s the full schedule, plus what to expect from F1’s most iconic race.

The Monaco Grand Prix will mark the one-third point of the 2025 F1 season, as it will be the eighth race of the year. After a second victory for Max Verstappen and Red Bull in Imola, it will be interesting to see McLaren’s response.

Most importantly, the weather will be worth watching. For now, it seems that rain could appear in the Principality on Friday and Saturday, which would disrupt weekend preparations, especially the potential use of the soft C6 tyre.

But above all, if the race takes place in dry conditions, all drivers will be required to make two pit stops and, as usual, use at least two tyre compounds. This new rule could create more excitement by offering a wider range of strategic options.

The track

“It’s like trying to ride a bicycle in your living room.” This quote attributed to Nelson Piquet captures the immense challenge of Monaco. The circuit rewards confidence and precision but does not hesitate to punish even the smallest mistake or lapse in concentration.

At 3,337 metres, the shortest track on the calendar, Monaco features 19 corners with bumps, cambers and manhole covers typical of streets turned into a race circuit.

Turn 1 – Very tight with little runoff, the first Sainte Dévote corner has been the scene of many incidents over the years. Drivers must watch each other while avoiding the treacherous outside wall. The bumps and braking increase the risk of front locking.

Turn 4 – Between Casino (T4) and Mirabeau (T5), the bumpy surface requires a change of trajectory and a flick to the right to avoid bottoming out on the descent to Mirabeau.

Turn 9 – Taken flat out, the tunnel is the fastest part of the circuit. The contrast between natural and artificial light requires a split-second adjustment, then again in reverse. A clean line is crucial before braking into the chicane.

Turn 10 – The tunnel exit into the chicane offers many opportunities for out-braking moves. It is a real chance to pressure an opponent, but also to make a mistake.

Turn 14 – The entrance to this very fast section forms a quick left-right where the kerbs are extremely useful for gaining a few thousandths of a second.

Turn 17 – The Rascasse, named after the restaurant, is the second slowest section of the circuit. Cars get extremely close to the inside barrier. Braking and precision are essential to maintain traction through to Antony Noghès and the end of the lap.

Turn 19 – The main straight. With so few overtaking opportunities, a good exit from the final corner (Antony Noghès) is vital before crossing the line. Achieving this requires sharp traction and precise torque management.

Contenders

McLaren will clearly be the team to watch for the 2025 edition of the Monaco Grand Prix, having already impressed in 2024, matching the level of a then-stronger Ferrari.

With Red Bull’s struggles on the Monaco track last year and their difficulties in tight corners this season, coupled with Mercedes’ lack of success in the Principality since 2019, the path seems open for McLaren.

However, Monaco is always unpredictable, and surprises can never be ruled out. It will also be worth watching potential standouts from the Williams drivers, as well as Pierre Gasly and Isack Hadjar.

Monaco Grand Prix Schedule

The distinctive feature of the Monaco Grand Prix is that it no longer has one. In recent years, the traditional Thursday practice sessions have moved to Friday, aligning with standard European race weekend timings.

2025 Monaco Grand Prix in UK Time (BST)

Day	Session	UK Time (BST)
Friday 23 May	Free Practice 1	12:30 – 13:30
	Free Practice 2	16:00 – 17:00
Saturday 24 May	Free Practice 3	11:30 – 12:30
	Qualifying	15:00 – 16:00
Sunday 25 May	Race	14:00 – 16:00

Engine Victories (Monaco GP)

Engine	Wins
Ferrari	13
Ford	13
Mercedes	12
Honda	11
Renault	8
TAG	3
Climax	5
BRM	5
Maserati	2
BMW	1
Mugen Honda	1
Repco	1
Alfa Romeo	1

Driver Victories (Monaco GP)

Driver	Wins
Ayrton Senna	6
Graham Hill	5
Michael Schumacher	5
Alain Prost	4
Nico Rosberg	3
Lewis Hamilton	3
Stirling Moss	3
Jackie Stewart	3
Fernando Alonso	2
Mark Webber	2
Sebastian Vettel	2
David Coulthard	2
Jody Scheckter	2
Niki Lauda	2
Juan Manuel Fangio	2
Max Verstappen	2
Sergio Pérez	2
Charles Leclerc	1

Team Victories (Monaco GP)

Team	Wins
McLaren	14
Ferrari	10
Red Bull	8
Lotus	7
Mercedes	5
BRM	5
Tyrrell	3
Benetton	2
Cooper	3
Williams	3
Renault	3
Maserati	2
Alfa Romeo	1
Ligier	1
Wolf	1
Brawn GP	1

The Winners of the Monaco Grand Prix

Year	Circuit	Winner	Team	Engine
2024	Monaco	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	Ferrari
2023	Monaco	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	Honda
2022	Monaco	Sergio Pérez	Red Bull	Honda
2021	Monaco	Sergio Pérez	Red Bull	Honda
2020	Monaco	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	Honda
2019	Monaco	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	Mercedes
2018	Monaco	Daniel Ricciardo	Red Bull	Renault
2017	Monaco	Sebastian Vettel	Ferrari	Ferrari
2016	Monaco	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	Mercedes
2015	Monaco	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes	Mercedes
2014	Monaco	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes	Mercedes
2013	Monaco	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes	Mercedes
2012	Monaco	Mark Webber	Red Bull	Renault
2011	Monaco	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull	Renault
2010	Monaco	Mark Webber	Red Bull	Renault
2009	Monaco	Jenson Button	Brawn GP	Mercedes
2008	Monaco	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren	Mercedes
2007	Monaco	Fernando Alonso	McLaren	Mercedes
2006	Monaco	Fernando Alonso	Renault	Renault
2005	Monaco	Kimi Räikkönen	McLaren	Mercedes
2004	Monaco	Jarno Trulli	Renault	Renault
2003	Monaco	Juan Pablo Montoya	Williams	BMW
2002	Monaco	David Coulthard	McLaren	Mercedes
2001	Monaco	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari	Ferrari
2000	Monaco	David Coulthard	McLaren	Mercedes
1999	Monaco	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari	Ferrari
1998	Monaco	Mika Häkkinen	McLaren	Mercedes
1997	Monaco	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari	Ferrari
1996	Monaco	Olivier Panis	Ligier	Mugen Honda
1995	Monaco	Michael Schumacher	Benetton	Renault
1994	Monaco	Michael Schumacher	Benetton	Ford
1993	Monaco	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	Ford
1992	Monaco	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	Honda
1991	Monaco	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	Honda
1990	Monaco	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	Honda
1989	Monaco	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	Honda
1988	Monaco	Alain Prost	McLaren	Honda
1987	Monaco	Ayrton Senna	Lotus	Honda
1986	Monaco	Alain Prost	McLaren	TAG
1985	Monaco	Alain Prost	McLaren	TAG
1984	Monaco	Alain Prost	McLaren	TAG
1983	Monaco	Keke Rosberg	Williams	Ford
1982	Monaco	Riccardo Patrese	Brabham	Ford
1981	Monaco	Gilles Villeneuve	Ferrari	Ferrari
1980	Monaco	Carlos Reutemann	Williams	Ford
1979	Monaco	Jody Scheckter	Ferrari	Ferrari
1978	Monaco	Patrick Depailler	Tyrrell	Ford
1977	Monaco	Jody Scheckter	Wolf	Ford
1976	Monaco	Niki Lauda	Ferrari	Ferrari
1975	Monaco	Niki Lauda	Ferrari	Ferrari
1974	Monaco	Ronnie Peterson	Lotus	Ford
1973	Monaco	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	Ford
1972	Monaco	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	BRM	BRM
1971	Monaco	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	Ford
1970	Monaco	Jochen Rindt	Lotus	Ford
1969	Monaco	Graham Hill	Lotus	Ford
1968	Monaco	Graham Hill	Lotus	Ford
1967	Monaco	Denny Hulme	Brabham	Repco
1966	Monaco	Jackie Stewart	BRM	BRM
1965	Monaco	Graham Hill	BRM	BRM
1964	Monaco	Graham Hill	BRM	BRM
1963	Monaco	Graham Hill	BRM	BRM
1962	Monaco	Bruce McLaren	Cooper	Climax
1961	Monaco	Stirling Moss	Lotus	Climax
1960	Monaco	Stirling Moss	Lotus	Climax
1959	Monaco	Jack Brabham	Cooper	Climax
1958	Monaco	Maurice Trintignant	Cooper	Climax
1957	Monaco	Juan Manuel Fangio	Maserati	Maserati
1956	Monaco	Stirling Moss	Maserati	Maserati
1955	Monaco	Maurice Trintignant	Ferrari	Ferrari
1950	Monaco	Juan Manuel Fangio	Alfa Romeo	Alfa Romeo

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