Few motorsports events in the world have the same draw as the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The crown jewel of the F1 calendar sees some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment in attendance to see some of the best drivers in the world battle in close quarters.
Despite the star-studded group of attendees, the Monaco Grand Prix often is far from an exciting race. The nature of modern F1 cars means passing is nearly impossible in the tight, twisting corners with barriers just inches away from cars at almost every point of the Circuit de Monaco.
Qualifying is more important at Monaco than any other track on the F1 calendar. How the cars line up on Sunday is often how they’ll end up come the checkered flag.
Things could be different this year, though, as F1 officials have mandated all drivers must use at least three different sets of tires, which requires at least two pit stops during the race. That’s a change from the two-set minimum for dry conditions for all other races.
Tire wear in Monaco is low because it’s the slowest track on the calendar. That means we could see teams get creative in choosing how best to deploy the two-stop minimum. Monaco’s close barriers often mean a crash is near-inevitable which could a wrench into teams’ plans.
It could be a more exciting race than we’ve seen in Monte Carlo in recent years. Here’s how to catch the action:
How to watch the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix: TV, streaming
Here are the options for F1 viewers in the U.S.:
- Date: Sunday, May 25
- Time: 9 a.m. ET
- Location: Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- TV: ABC, ESPN3
- Streaming: ESPN+, F1TV, Fubo
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