Off the track, with F1 partners and sponsors placing such an emphasis on the American races these days, Monaco is no longer in rarefied air

F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for Sunday’s race will change that. Drivers will be forced to change tires at least twice in the hope that more pit stop strategy could shake up an event where Saturday qualifying — and the resulting grid position — is often more important than race day.

Formula E world champion Jake Dennis bit the bullet and moved to Monaco in late 2024 as he discussed his experience living in the principality