Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2026: a weekend of racing, drama and classic cars
The 2026 Monaco Historic Grand Prix delivered a thrilling weekend of racing, with standout wins, dramatic moments and iconic cars taking over the Principality.
The 15th Monaco Historic Grand Prix wrapped up on Sunday 26 April after a spectacular weekend of racing, bringing together more than 200 classic cars and decades of motorsport history on the streets of the Principality.
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Across eight races on Sunday alone, fans were treated to non-stop action from early morning, with each series showcasing a different era.
From the very first race, the tone was set.
Mark Shaw took victory in Series A2, while Series A1 delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the day, as a last-lap mechanical failure cost Richard Bradley the win, handing victory to Patrick Blakeney-Edwards in a surprise finish.
Elsewhere, Series B stood out for its intense three-way battle, eventually won by Joseph Colasacco in a Ferrari 1512, ahead of Shaw and Stuart Hall.
Two names dominated the weekend: Stuart Hall and Michael Lyons.
Both drivers secured double victories, confirming their control across multiple categories.
Lyons impressed in Series D and F, while Hall triumphed in Series E — a race shaken by late rain and incidents — and again in the final Series G race.
The changing conditions added to the spectacle, with rain arriving in the afternoon and catching out several drivers, particularly at La Rascasse, forcing a safety car finish in one of the day’s most chaotic races.
The event also featured standout moments off the grid.
Prince Albert II marked the 100th anniversary of the legendary Bugatti Royale by driving one of the rare models on the Monaco circuit, drawing large crowds.
Meanwhile, former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi was forced to withdraw before the start of his race due to technical issues.
Blending heritage, performance and pure racing intensity, this year’s edition once again proved why the Monaco Historic Grand Prix remains one of the most unique events in motorsport.