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MCO / Monaco

2023 Monaco Grand Prix

The race scored 5.7/10worth watching if you have the time.

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5.7 / 10

Worth It

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix begins as a processional tire-preservation affair before a sudden rain shower turns the second half on its head. With only portions of the tight circuit receiving rainfall, teams face agonizing strategy choices over when to swap from slick tires to intermediates, triggering a flurry of pit lane activity. The slippery surface creates immediate drama down the layout, leading to barrier brushes, lock-ups, and tricky conditions on the narrow streets. While it isn't an all-time classic, the mid-race weather chaos and tactical gambles provide enough intrigue to make this event worth a look.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain Yes +453%
Overtakes (top 10) 5 -75%
Overtakes (total) 25 -48%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 21.0 -30%
Interruptions 0 -100%
Retirements 2 -22%
Winning Margin 27.9s +209%
Podium Gap 9.1s +5%
Strategy Variety 4 +48%
Compounds Used 2 +80%
Pit Stops avg 1.9
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 1.5
Late Drama 6.5 ±0.4
Unpredictability 4.2 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 4.3 ±0.2
Stakes 5.7 ±0.5
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix begins as a processional tire-preservation affair before a sudden rain shower turns the second half on its head. With only portions of the tight circuit receiving rainfall, teams face agonizing strategy choices over when to swap from slick tires to intermediates, triggering a flurry of pit lane activity. The slippery surface creates immediate drama down the layout, leading to barrier brushes, lock-ups, and tricky conditions on the narrow streets. While it isn't an all-time classic, the mid-race weather chaos and tactical gambles provide enough intrigue to make this event worth a look.

What was the score for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix?

The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix received a 5.7/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix?

Yes, the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix was affected by rain, which contributed to the race's overall score through the weather dimension.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

6.0

Max Verstappen controlled the race from pole position to lead home Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon. Late rain added excitement and tactical tension to Monte Carlo, though Verstappen navigated the tricky conditions cleanly to maintain his lead and secure the victory.

Rain Factor

10.0

A rain shower arrived past the 50-lap mark, turning portions of the circuit slick and creating treacherous driving conditions. The wet weather prompted a flurry of pit stops for intermediate and wet tires, maxing out the rain score.

Team Variety

10.0

Three different constructors occupied the podium, with Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Alpine taking the top three spots. Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren also placed both of their cars inside the top ten to display solid team variety across the points positions.

Tyre Strategy Variety

10.0

Strategy played a major role as drivers split their starting choices between mediums and hards. The arrival of rain forced contrasting pit stop decisions, including Aston Martin briefly fitting slicks onto Fernando Alonso's car before being forced to switch to intermediates a lap later.

Unique Tyre Compounds

10.0

All five available Pirelli compounds saw action during the race, earning a maximum score on this metric. Drivers ran hard, medium, and soft slicks during dry running before switching to intermediates and full wets as the rain arrived.

Grid Chaos

2.7

Grid positions remained remarkably stable throughout the grand prix, yielding a low score for grid chaos. The top three qualifiers crossed the finish line in the exact order they started, minimizing major positional shifts near the front.

Dnf Factor

4.0

Despite the treacherous late-race wet conditions, only two cars failed to complete the full distance. Lance Stroll and Kevin Magnussen were the lone retirements from the grand prix.

Overtakes Total

3.1

Overtaking proved expectedly difficult around the narrow Monte Carlo street layout, resulting in 25 total passes during the grand prix. Most position changes occurred through pit strategy and tire timing rather than on-track overtakes.

Overtakes Top10

1.4

Action near the front of the field was tightly controlled, with only 5 overtakes recorded inside the top ten positions. Track position was paramount, making passes near the front exceptionally rare.

Top3 Gap

0.0

Max Verstappen built a substantial lead over the field, finishing 27.921 seconds ahead of third-placed Esteban Ocon. This wide margin resulted in a zero score for the top three gap dimension.

Race Interruptions

0.0

The grand prix ran without a single safety car, virtual safety car, or red flag. Drivers managed the wet weather and barriers cleanly enough to avoid any official race interruptions.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MI
2
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
HMI
3
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
MHI
4
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MHI
5
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
HI
6
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
HMI
7
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
HMI
8
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
HMI
9
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MHI
10
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
HI
11
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / Finished
HI
12
Nyck DE VRIES
AlphaTauri / Finished
MI
13
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / Finished
SHI
14
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MHI
15
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / Finished
MI
16
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHMIWI
17
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHIW
18
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MHSI
19
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / DNF
HW
20
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / DNF
HI

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
144 4
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
105 2
3
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
93 0
4
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
69 0
5
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
50 0
6
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
48 0
7
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
42 0
8
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
27 0
9
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
21 0
10
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
14 0
11
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
12 0
12
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
6 0
13
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
5 0
14
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
4 0
15
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
2 0
16
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
2 0
17
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
2 0
18
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
1 0
19
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0
20
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
249 6
2
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
120 0
3
Mercedes
Mercedes
119 0
4
Ferrari
Ferrari
90 0
5
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
35 0
6
McLaren
McLaren
17 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
8 0
8
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
6 0
9
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
2 0
10
Williams
Williams
1 0
05

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