Monte Carlo’s jewel of the Triple Crown

Johannesburg - A possible momentum swing in the title race, a resurgent Red Bull, crashes, safety cars, the return of Jenson Button and the absence of Fernando Alonso – this Grand Prix is about more than just the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo.

Monaco made its first appearance on the Formula 1 (F1) calendar back in 1950...the year of the first World Championship. Now, 75 years later, not much has changed.

The Grand Prix track layout still winds through the streets of Monte Carlo, except now they are lined with barriers to prevent drivers from taking a dip in the Mediterranean – something Alberto Ascari and Paul Hawkins did back in their days.