The Monaco Grand Prix will be pushed to the month of June from 2026, as announced alongside the confirmation of a new agreement between Formula 1 and the Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM).
Historically, the Monaco Grand Prix has traditionally been held in May, although its dates have occasionally varied. This upcoming change marks the first significant shift in its timing in decades, with the event now set to occur annually on the first full weekend in June, it was revealed by Formula 1 on Thursday.
The adjustment will have substantial implications for the industries that rely on the Grand Prix, especially those in the hospitality and provisioning sectors. Hotels, restaurants, event planners, and other service providers that work with the influx of visitors and heightened demands during race weekend are expected to adjust to the new schedule to maintain their operational peak.
The ACM’s new agreement with Formula 1 to continue hosting the Monaco Grand Prix until 2031 inclusive provides stability and continuity for the race, which has had an esteemed presence on the F1 calendar since the early years of the championship.
While the move to June aims to enhance the Grand Prix’s visibility and accessibility for a wider audience, it also presents new opportunities for Monaco’s tourism and hospitality industries, aligning with the start of the high season and a time of warmer weather, which could encourage longer stays.
The Monaco Grand Prix 75th-anniversary celebrations next year will pay homage to Monaco’s rich motorsport heritage, featuring tributes to some of the most unforgettable moments and figures in F1 history. This milestone year, coupled with the anticipated date change and another potential win by Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, will make for a very exciting Monaco Grand Prix 2025.
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