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Monaco Grand Prix 2026 attracts star-studded crowd to Monte-Carlo

Celebrities, athletes and members of Monaco's royal family gathered in Monte-Carlo for another glamorous Monaco Grand Prix weekend, culminating in Kimi Antonelli's historic victory.

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Monaco Grand Prix 2026 attracts star-studded crowd to Monte-Carlo. (Photo by Xavier Duvot / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)
Monaco Grand Prix 2026 attracts star-studded crowd to Monte-Carlo. (Photo by Xavier Duvot / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images). Picture: Getty

By Camille Bidard

The Monaco Grand Prix once again proved to be one of the most glamorous events on the sporting calendar, drawing a host of celebrities, athletes and members of Monaco's royal family to the Principality over the weekend.

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Among the most talked-about arrivals was Kim Kardashian, who made her first Formula 1 paddock appearance amid reports of her relationship with Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.

The reality TV star was joined by her sister Khloé Kardashian and was spotted watching qualifying from the Ferrari garage before exploring the circuit throughout the weekend.

Royal family out in force

Members of the Grimaldi family were heavily involved in the festivities.

Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and Hereditary Prince Jacques all took part in the traditional Grand Prix celebrations, while Andrea Casiraghi, Tatiana Santo Domingo, Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, Charlotte Casiraghi, Camille Gottlieb, Louis and Marie Ducruet, Alexandra of Hanover and Alexandre Grimaldi were also seen around the paddock and harbour.

Before Sunday's race, Prince Albert and Prince Jacques completed their customary lap of honour, one of the Grand Prix weekend's most popular traditions.

Before Sunday's race, Prince Albert and Prince Jacques completed their customary lap of honour, one of the Grand Prix weekend's most popular traditions.
Before Sunday's race, Prince Albert and Prince Jacques completed their customary lap of honour, one of the Grand Prix weekend's most popular traditions. Picture: Getty

Hollywood, sport and politics

The celebrity guest list extended far beyond the royal family.

Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attended the event, alongside Olivia Wilde and Cynthia Erivo.

The sporting world was also well represented, with former Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, footballers Paul Pogba and Olivier Giroud, and several other high-profile guests enjoying the action around the circuit.

Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Anderson, who recently married in the Bahamas, also made an appearance, taking a tour of the paddock before the start of the race.

Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attended the event
Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attended the event. Picture: Getty

Glamour meets motorsport

From luxury yachts in Port Hercule to packed paddocks and celebrity sightings throughout Monte-Carlo, the Grand Prix once again showcased the unique blend of sport, glamour and prestige that makes Monaco one of Formula 1's most iconic destinations.

The star-studded weekend culminated in victory for Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who became the youngest winner in Monaco Grand Prix history.