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The principality of [[Monaco]], holds one of the oldest races on the [[Formula One]] automobile racing circuit. The '''Monaco Grand Prix''', held there annually, was first organized by [[Antony Noghes]], a well-to-do cigarette manufacturer and a resident of Monte Carlo, under the auspices of [[Louis II of Monaco|Prince Louis II]] through the establishing of the "Automobile Club de Monaco" of which Noghes was the founding president.
The principality of [[Monaco]], holds one of the oldest races on the [[Formula One]] automobile racing circuit. The '''Monaco Grand Prix''', held there annually, was first organized by [[Antony Noghes]], a well-to-do cigarette manufacturer and a resident of Monte Carlo, under the auspices of [[Louis II of Monaco|Prince Louis II]] through the establishing of the "Automobile Club de Monaco" of which Noghes was the founding president.


In [[1929 in sports|1929]], the first Grand Prix of Monaco automobile race was held, won by [[William Grover]] (aka "Williams") driving a [[Bugatti]] painted in what would become the famous British racing green color.
In [[1929 in sports|1929]], the first Grand Prix of Monaco automobile race was held, won by [[William Grover-Williams]] (aka "Williams") driving a [[Bugatti]] painted in what would become the famous British racing green color.


As a street race held on the streets of [[Monte Carlo]] and [[La Condamine]], it has many elevation shifts, tight corners, and a narrow course that makes it perhaps the most demanding and probably one of the most dangerous tracks still in use in [[Formula One]] racing. In many ways, the Monaco course is an anachronism unsuitable for the race category because the narrow streets make it near-impossible to overtake on the track. However, its history and the spectacle of the event are likely to guarantee the event's future for some time yet.
As a street race held on the streets of [[Monte Carlo]] and [[La Condamine]], it has many elevation shifts, tight corners, and a narrow course that makes it perhaps the most demanding and probably one of the most dangerous tracks still in use in [[Formula One]] racing. In many ways, the Monaco course is an anachronism unsuitable for the race category because the narrow streets make it near-impossible to overtake on the track. However, its history and the spectacle of the event are likely to guarantee the event's future for some time yet.
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==Grand Prix Winners==
==Grand Prix Winners==
*[[1929]] - [[William Grover]], ([[England]])
*[[1929]] - [[William Grover-Williams]], ([[France]])
*[[1930]] - [[René Dreyfus]], ([[France]])
*[[1930]] - [[René Dreyfus]], ([[France]])
*[[1931]] - [[Louis Chiron]], ([[Monaco]])
*[[1931]] - [[Louis Chiron]], ([[Monaco]])

Revision as of 01:12, 24 October 2003


The principality of Monaco, holds one of the oldest races on the Formula One automobile racing circuit. The Monaco Grand Prix, held there annually, was first organized by Antony Noghes, a well-to-do cigarette manufacturer and a resident of Monte Carlo, under the auspices of Prince Louis II through the establishing of the "Automobile Club de Monaco" of which Noghes was the founding president.

In 1929, the first Grand Prix of Monaco automobile race was held, won by William Grover-Williams (aka "Williams") driving a Bugatti painted in what would become the famous British racing green color.

As a street race held on the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, it has many elevation shifts, tight corners, and a narrow course that makes it perhaps the most demanding and probably one of the most dangerous tracks still in use in Formula One racing. In many ways, the Monaco course is an anachronism unsuitable for the race category because the narrow streets make it near-impossible to overtake on the track. However, its history and the spectacle of the event are likely to guarantee the event's future for some time yet.

The Grand Prix of Monaco is organized each year by the Automobile Club de Monaco who also runs the Monte Carlo Rally and the Monaco Kart Cup.

Grand Prix Winners

Formula One

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