Monaco Announces a Full Calendar of Motorsport Events in 2014

Once again the glamorous Principality of Monaco has a big year ahead. The calendar of events 2014 will not only feature top class sport events such as the Monte-Carlo Tennis Rolex Masters, the Grand Prix Formula 1 and the Monaco Yacht Show but also the best of cultural highlights including the annual International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, the Sporting Summer Festival, Television Festival and the International Fireworks Competition to name only a few.

The year 2014 will particularly make the heart of each motorsport lover leap for joy with a diversified line up of world-class motorsports competitions held in Monaco:

• 17th Rallye de Monte-Carlo Historique
• Grand Prix Historique de Monaco
• Grand Prix Formula 1 of Monaco
• Monaco Automobile Elegance Competition

All four events will showcase the most unique cars of all times and will particularly impress all car enthusiasts, collectors and drivers and just everyone who has a passion for cars and competitions.

17th Rallye de Monte-Carlo Historique / 22-29 January 2014

The 2014 edition of the Rallye de Monte Carlo is a fascinating one week event open to cars that have participated in the Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo between 1955 and 1980. Participants will start on 22 January from 6 different departure cities: Barcelona, Glasgow, Monte-Carlo, Oslo, Stockholm and Reims. Before reaching the Principality of Monaco, the final stage of the competition, the challengers will have to go through several challenges and successfully reach different rallying points across the French Riviera. To conclude the event in style and glamour the last stage of the challenging Rallye week will be the highly appreciated Award Ceremony Gala held on 29 January in the Salle des Etoiles of the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club to celebrate and congratulate the winners of the race.
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Grand Prix Historique de Monaco / 9-11 May 2014

The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will celebrate its 9th edition in 2014, an event not to be missed by worldwide collectors, classic motorsport fanatics and ardent supporters of former days’ mecahnics. Organised since 1997 by the Automobile Club de Monaco, this “biennial” event will take place two weeks before the Grand Prix de Monaco and is a real sprint race, contested on the legendary circuit of Monaco.
More info: http://www.acm.mc/page-tab-gp-histo.php?id_menu=3&id_sousmenu=16

Grand Prix Formula 1 of Monaco / 22-25 May 2014

Without a doubt one of the most sought-after events worldwide, the Monaco Grand Prix is a mythical race each and every driver dreams to win on the circuit of the Principality considered to be the most challenging circuit of the Formula 1 World Championship. William Grover-Williams won the first Grand Prix of Monaco. There after great names followed such as Schumacher, Senna, Prost, Fangio, Graham Hill – and Michael Webber in 2012.For more info on the programme please visit: http://www.grand-prix-monaco.com/formula1monaco/

Monaco Automobile Elegance Competition / 27-29 June 2014

Thirteen years after the last event in September 2001 the Automobile Club de Monaco has revived the Automobile Elegance Competition. The “Concours d’Elegance Automobile” will present around fifty vintage cars ranging from pre-war models through to post-war cars and concept cars for the future. To kick off the competition the participants will be welcomed on 27 June in the luxurious Hotel de Paris located on the world-famous “Place du Casino”. On Saturday 28 June, there will be a tour to the hinterland with an authentic lunch celebrating the traditional French Riviera quality “cuisine”. The highlight of the 3 day programme will be an exhibition and a parade of the participating cars in the Palace of Monaco square, followed by their assessment for excellence by a jury of renowned experts and celebrities, chaired by HSH Pricess Charlene of Monaco. The weekend will conclude with a unique and sumptuous Gala Dinner held at the Prince’s Palace.
More info: http://www.acm.mc/page-actu-elegance.php?id_menu=7&id_sousmenu=34&lg=en&id_actu=59&lg=en

More info on Monaco and its calendar of events:
http://visitmonaco.com/