Today in Monaco the Historic Grand Prix program has started on the classic city circuit, providing a great opportunity to see racing cars from different eras in action, from pre-war times onwards.
This interesting event takes place every two years, is organized by the Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM) and attracts more and more spectators every year. The training started this morning and the participants are divided into different classes depending on the age of the car. Each workout lasts 30 minutes. Formula 1 front-engine cars produced before 1961 have already appeared on the track, after which they will be replaced by technology from the pre-war era – let us remind you that the Monaco Grand Prix has been held since 1929, and this year it celebrates its 95th anniversary.
A total of eight free practice sessions will be held on Friday, eight qualifying sessions of 25 minutes on Saturday and the same number of races on Sunday.
For the oldest cars, the distance is limited to 10 laps, and such a race lasts no more than 30 minutes. The equipment is not that old, produced from 1966 to 1972, should be able to withstand 12 laps or a 35 minute race. Cars from the period when Niki Lauda won his first titles and when James Hunt became world champion will roar a little longer with old engines – 45 minutes, and during this time you can drive 18 laps.
The races of more modern cars, made between 1977 and 1980, but also from 1981 to 1985, last the same length.
The Historic Monaco Grand Prix will conclude on Sunday evening with an awards ceremony for the winners and runners-up, as well as a gala dinner.
Source: F1 News
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