Monegasque Letters: The Global Reach of the Grand Prix, Letter 2
by Vladyslava Garkusha Editor-at-Large
June 10, 2025
Photo credits: Wikipedia. Monaco Grand Prix. 1929.
The Monaco Grand Prix, founded in 1929 by Antony Noghès through the Automobile Club de Monaco, turned Monaco’s streets into a global motorsport arena. Formula 1 records document its 3.337 km circuit, featuring the Fairmont Hairpin, the sport’s tightest turn. Ayrton Senna’s six victories (1987, 1989–1993) solidified its prestige, with the race generating significant revenue since the 1930s. Senna stated, “You must always believe you will become the best, but you must never believe you have done so.” The Grand Prix’s broadcast to millions annually reflects Monaco’s knack for global projection.
Photo credits: Wikipedia. Antony Noghès.
Noghès’s vision leveraged Monaco’s compact geography to create a world-class event, cementing its sporting legacy since the early 20th century.
In the precise reach of Monaco’s circuit,
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Vladyslava Garkusha
Editor-at-Large
Vladyslava Garkusha is an Actress, Model, TV Host, and Editor-at-Large of Monaco Voice and The Monegasque magazines. A blend of Cinema, L'amour, L'art de vivre, World, and The People.
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