Watch The Monaco Grand Prix

The adventure

Nowhere else in Formula 1 are the cars this close. The circuit is the streets of Monte Carlo, barely wider than a car in places, and drivers brush the barriers at over 250 km/h through the tunnel and around the harbour. The noise bounces off the buildings and the walls.

The Grand Prix has been held here since 1929, and Ayrton Senna won it six times. It's part of the Triple Crown of motorsport, with Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. Over the weekend the harbour fills with superyachts, crowds pack the grandstands and balconies, and the rest of the time you can walk the track yourself: up the hill to Casino Square, down to the hairpin and through the tunnel.

Why it’s epic

The Casino Square, the Fairmont hairpin and the tunnel.
Held on the streets of Monte Carlo since 1929.
Part of motorsport's Triple Crown.

What it is

Formula 1's most famous race, run on the streets of Monte Carlo since 1929, past the casino, through the tunnel and around the harbour.

How to do it

Buy grandstand or terrace tickets from the official site or an authorised agent, and stay in Nice or Menton, which are cheaper, taking the train in.

Top tip

Go for Saturday qualifying as well as the race; at Monaco, grid position matters more than almost anywhere.

Need to know

Accommodation in Monaco is extremely expensive on race weekend.
Trains from Nice take about 20 minutes but are very busy.
Bring ear protection.

Plan this trip

Rough cost: £5,000 or more per person, including flights from the UK
Time needed: A long weekend
Best time to go: Late May or June
Fly into: NCE airport

Tickets and hotels near Monaco are very expensive on race weekend.

Make it happen

Why it’s on my list

Not done yet. If you’ve done it and have tips, tell me about it.