Fans take home used tyres after Historic Monaco Grand Prix
Spectators at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix were surprised with an unusual giveaway, taking home used Formula 1 tyres as unique souvenirs.
| Updated: 28 Apr 2026
Spectators at the Historic Monaco Grand Prix were given an unusual souvenir at the end of the weekend, with used Formula 1 tyres handed out free of charge in the paddock.
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Fans were seen carrying the bulky items through the streets of Monaco, some struggling but clearly delighted to take home a piece of racing history.
Many said the tyres would be turned into decorative items such as tables or stools.
The initiative proved popular not only as a memorable keepsake but also as a sustainable gesture, allowing materials that would otherwise be discarded to be reused by enthusiasts.