GP TRAVELLER GUIDES
MONACO GRANDSTANDS
In this video I’ll help you choose the perfect grandstand for your Monaco Grand Prix™ experience.
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In this video I’ll help you choose the perfect grandstand for your Monaco Grand Prix™ experience.
Click play below to get started
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In previous years all Saturday or Sunday ticket holders have been invited to a free pit lane visit on Friday afternoon. There is no sign that this will stop at future races but check the official Monaco Grand Prix™ website for the latest information and timings.
Grandstand B Casino Square
With the Monaco Casino as the backdrop the Casino Square grandstand is possibly one of the most iconic vantage points in motor racing. The cars come into view as they turn the corner at Hótel de Paris and pass in front of the Casino before disappearing out of sight.
The giant TV screen immediately in front of this grandstand make it one of the easiest places to follow the Grand Prix™ at any circuit I’ve visited. Racing around the narrow streets of Monaco is one of the most challenging races for an F1™ driver and watching from the Casino Square Grandstand really highlights the challenges of Monaco and the skills of the drivers.
Grandstand K Harbour
Looking out towards the impressive Monaco Harbour and the luxury super yachts lined up side by side, Grandstand K has views of the circuit from the exit of the Chicane to the first S of the swimming pool. Grandstand K is by far the largest of the Monaco grandstands and arguably the most popular with spectators. If any grandstand at Monaco was going to be a “safe bet” then Grandstand K is the one.
Grandstand L Swimming pool
This grandstand is unsurprisingly located on the swimming pool complex near the harbour. The back of the grandstand runs along the short edge of the swimming pool while the front points in the direction of Rascasse. You’ll have views of the cars as they exit the S of the swimming pool and I’ve seen several racing incidents from this grandstand. The high rows in Grandstand L also have views into the pit lane as the grandstand sits parallel with the pit building (a unique feature to Monaco).
Grandstand T
Grandstand T has views of the straight between the exit of the S of the swimming pool and Rascasse Corner. Grandstand T is positioned opposite the pits and the higher rows have views of the pit lane making this grandstand the equivalent of a Main Grandstand at any other Grand Prix™ circuit. Formula One Paddock Club™ guests may also use Grandstand T so you know this must be a good choice.
Grandstand V
Grandstand V is positioned on the final corner of the Monaco street circuit. It’s also opposite the entrance to the pit lane and is the closest grandstand to the circuit so you get some really close up views of the cars as they concertina up going into the final corner. You won’t see any high speed action from this grandstand, it is afterall the second slowest part of the circuit but you will see the cars running very close to the inside wall. Be warned though, Grandstand V is a very small grandstand with great views and it sells out quickly so be sure not to miss out and book your tickets early.
Grandstands N,O & P
Grandstands N,O & P are positioned side by side with O located in the middle and extending up higher than N and P which are posited on either side of O.
These grandstands have a central harbour position and the upper rows of grandstand O have a prime viewpoint over the twists and turns of the swimming pool section of circuit.
Grandstands N and P have views of the cars as they exit Tabac and along through the S of the swimming pool.
Grandstands A & A1
Grandstands A & A1 are located at the Sainte Devote corner which is the first corner on the Monaco circuit. This section of track is very tight and has been the scene of many incidents over the years. The drivers need to keep their wits about them to avoid any meeting with the infamous wall on the outside.
Grandstand A is positioned on the outside of the track and Grandstand A1 is positioned on the inside of the track. Similar to Grandstand V on the final corner, Grandstands A & A1 are also very small and sell out quickly so you’ll need to secure your places early.
Grandstand B Casino Square
With the Monaco Casino as the backdrop the Casino Square grandstand is possibly one of the most iconic vantage points in motor racing. The cars come into view as they turn the corner at Hótel de Paris and pass in front of the Casino before disappearing out of sight.
The giant TV screen immediately in front of this grandstand make it one of the easiest places to follow the Grand Prix™ at any circuit I’ve visited. Racing around the narrow streets of Monaco is one of the most challenging races for an F1™ driver and watching from the Casino Square Grandstand really highlights the challenges of Monaco and the skills of the drivers.
Grandstand K Harbour
Looking out towards the impressive Monaco Harbour and the luxury super yachts lined up side by side, Grandstand K has views of the circuit from the exit of the Chicane to the first S of the swimming pool. Grandstand K is by far the largest of the Monaco grandstands and arguably the most popular with spectators. If any grandstand at Monaco was going to be a “safe bet” then Grandstand K is the one.
Grandstand L Swimming pool
This grandstand is unsurprisingly located on the swimming pool complex near the harbour. The back of the grandstand runs along the short edge of the swimming pool while the front points in the direction of Rascasse. You’ll have views of the cars as they exit the S of the swimming pool and I’ve seen several racing incidents from this grandstand. The high rows in Grandstand L also have views into the pit lane as the grandstand sits parallel with the pit building (a unique feature to Monaco).
Grandstand T
Grandstand T has views of the straight between the exit of the S of the swimming pool and Rascasse Corner. Grandstand T is positioned opposite the pits and the higher rows have views of the pit lane making this grandstand the equivalent of a Main Grandstand at any other Grand Prix™ circuit. Formula One Paddock Club™ guests may also use Grandstand T so you know this must be a good choice.
Grandstand V
Grandstand V is positioned on the final corner of the Monaco street circuit. It’s also opposite the entrance to the pit lane and is the closest grandstand to the circuit so you get some really close up views of the cars as they concertina up going into the final corner. You won’t see any high speed action from this grandstand, it is afterall the second slowest part of the circuit but you will see the cars running very close to the inside wall. Be warned though, Grandstand V is a very small grandstand with great views and it sells out quickly so be sure not to miss out and book your tickets early.
Grandstands N,O & P
Grandstands N,O & P are positioned side by side with O located in the middle and extending up higher than N and P which are posited on either side of O.
These grandstands have a central harbour position and the upper rows of grandstand O have a prime viewpoint over the twists and turns of the swimming pool section of circuit.
Grandstands N and P have views of the cars as they exit Tabac and along through the S of the swimming pool.
Grandstands A & A1
Grandstands A & A1 are located at the Sainte Devote corner which is the first corner on the Monaco circuit. This section of track is very tight and has been the scene of many incidents over the years. The drivers need to keep their wits about them to avoid any meeting with the infamous wall on the outside.
Grandstand A is positioned on the outside of the track and Grandstand A1 is positioned on the inside of the track. Similar to Grandstand V on the final corner, Grandstands A & A1 are also very small and sell out quickly so you’ll need to secure your places early.
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Monaco sell tickets as individual days so for the full weekend you will need to purchase a ticket for each day i.e. Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday (Friday is no-race-day in Monaco). Thursday is a roving seat within the grandstands so there are no reserved seat numbers.
A free pit walk is held on the Friday for ticket-holders with Saturday and/or Sunday grandstand tickets (subject to confirmation). Please be aware that the pit walk can get very busy.
A free pit walk is held on the Friday for ticket-holders with Saturday and/or Sunday grandstand tickets (subject to confirmation). Please be aware that the pit walk can get very busy.
