The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull.

They have comfortably been the slowest of the top four teams and suffered a double Q2 exit at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. A repeat showing in Monaco would be disastrous, given how difficult it is to overtake on the narrow streets of the principality.

The Monaco Grand Prix may be "the jewel in Formula 1's crown" but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it's downright dull.

The Monaco GP circuit provides a unique challenge to F1 teams and their cars, which is why updates are very much one-offs compared to the rest of the season

The 3.3km Circuit de Monaco houses one of the most prestigious motorsport races in the world, and the Monaco GP was first introduced to the F1 calendar in 1950, but the grand prix itself has actually existed since 1929.

When is the F1 race this weekend? Monaco Grand Prix 2025 start time and how to watch details from the latest round of Formula 1.

The iconic Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend, as Max Verstappen looks to close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri.