As the excitement builds for the Monaco Grand Prix (23-25 May 2025), Apple Maps is offering Formula 1 enthusiasts and visitors an extraordinary way to explore the Principality. Through an innovative 3D digital experience, users can now virtually navigate Monaco’s famous streets and landmarks like never before.
This detailed digital map captures the essence of Monaco, showcasing iconic sites such as the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Yacht Club, the Fairmont Monte-Carlo Hotel, and the exclusive F1 Paddock Club. With a seamless transition from day to night, the app reveals Monaco’s enchanting illuminated skyline after dusk, providing a captivating view of the city’s charm.
For race fans, Apple Maps features an immersive presentation of the renowned Monaco Grand Prix circuit. The virtual model highlights each famous corner of the street race, along with accurate representations of grandstands, pedestrian bridges, and the finish line. An especially practical tool informs users about road closures, helping spectators plan their visit and navigate around the city during race days with ease.
This immersive platform also supports Apple’s promotion of the upcoming film “F1 The Movie,” set to premiere in Monaco before its global release in June. The app includes a guide to the key international racetracks featured in the movie, starring Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem, allowing fans to dive deeper into the world of Formula 1.
Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, emphasizes that this experience offers “an incredible view into Monaco” whether fans are attending in person or following the race from afar. Ian Holmes of Formula 1 describes the feature as “truly immersive,” letting fans feel intimately connected to one of motorsport’s most legendary events.
With Monaco’s Grand Prix secured on the calendar until 2031, this new Apple Maps experience promises to bring the magic of the race and the city to everyone’s fingertips.