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2024 Monaco Grand Prix

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Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix provided brief drama on lap one with a heavy multi-car collision that brought out an immediate red flag, but the afternoon quickly devolved into a complete processional slog. Because the prolonged stoppage allowed the entire grid to switch tires and satisfy their mandatory pit stop requirement, the restart effectively neutralized any remaining strategic variation for the rest of the distance. Drivers spent the remainder of the event cruising well off the pace to manage their compounds to the end, producing almost zero position changes and virtually no overtaking. Unless you enjoy watching an extended high-speed parade where drivers actively try to go as slowly as possible, this is a race you can safely pass on.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 0 -100%
Overtakes (total) 6 -88%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 0.0 -100%
Interruptions 1 -30%
Retirements 4 +57%
Winning Margin 7.2s -21%
Podium Gap 0.4s -95%
Strategy Variety 3 +11%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.4 -26%
Teams in Top 5 3 -16%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 1.5
Late Drama 1.2 ±0.2
Unpredictability 1.2 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 1.0
Stakes 7.0
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix provided brief drama on lap one with a heavy multi-car collision that brought out an immediate red flag, but the afternoon quickly devolved into a complete processional slog. Because the prolonged stoppage allowed the entire grid to switch tires and satisfy their mandatory pit stop requirement, the restart effectively neutralized any remaining strategic variation for the rest of the distance. Drivers spent the remainder of the event cruising well off the pace to manage their compounds to the end, producing almost zero position changes and virtually no overtaking. Unless you enjoy watching an extended high-speed parade where drivers actively try to go as slowly as possible, this is a race you can safely pass on.

What was the score for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix?

The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix received a 1.0/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix?

No, the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Top3 Gap

6.6

Charles Leclerc took the checkered flag 7.152 seconds ahead of second-placed Oscar Piastri. Carlos Sainz completed the podium closely behind in third, finishing just 7.585 seconds off the winner.

Team Variety

7.5

Ferrari secured two podium spots as Charles Leclerc claimed a memorable home victory with Carlos Sainz taking third. McLaren split the Scuderia cars through Oscar Piastri, who claimed second place to round out a two-team podium.

Dnf Factor

8.0

Four drivers failed to reach the finish after a chaotic opening lap. Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg were involved in a massive crash on the run up Beau Rivage, while Esteban Ocon retired from damage sustained in a clash with teammate Pierre Gasly.

Tyre Strategy Variety

7.5

The first-lap red flag allowed drivers to complete their mandatory compound switch in the pit lane during the race stoppage. As a result, the lead runners were able to execute the remaining distance on a single set of tyres without making a green-flag pit stop.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Teams relied predominantly on the medium and hard compound dry tyres for the duration of the event. Because the red flag allowed for a free change during the stoppage, strategy choices were largely uniform across the grid.

Race Interruptions

2.5

A severe first-lap collision required an immediate red flag to clear heavy debris and repair the damaged barriers at Beau Rivage. Following a lengthy delay, the race restarted cleanly and ran to the finish without further safety car or virtual safety car interventions.

Overtakes Total

0.8

Track action was extremely limited around the tight Monte Carlo circuit, yielding just six total overtakes across the entire 78-lap distance. Heavy tyre management and the narrow street layout made passing nearly impossible.

Rain Factor

0.0

Dry and clear weather prevailed over the Principality throughout Sunday afternoon. Rain played no part in the race outcome.

Overtakes Top10

0.0

There were zero overtakes recorded within the top ten throughout the race. In a historic Formula 1 first, the top ten drivers finished the Grand Prix in the exact order in which they lined up on the starting grid.

Grid Chaos

0.0

The starting grid order dictated the final outcome, with the top ten positions remaining completely unchanged from lights out to the checkered flag. The only major reshuffle occurred at the rear due to the multi-car accident on lap one.

Ai Assessment

0.0

With the top ten finishing in exact grid order and pit stop strategies neutralized by an early red flag, the Grand Prix became a long processional exercise in pace management. While Charles Leclerc's historic home victory provided an emotional high point, the race itself delivered minimal excitement or on-track battles.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MH
2
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MH
3
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
MH
4
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MH
5
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
HM
6
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
HMH
7
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
HMH
8
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
RB / Finished
MH
9
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MH
10
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
HM
11
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
HM
12
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
RB / Finished
MH
13
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Kick Sauber / Finished
HMH
14
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
HMHS
15
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
HHM
16
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Kick Sauber / Finished
MHS
17
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / DNF
H
18
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / DNF
H
19
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / DNF
M
20
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / DNF
H

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
169 5
2
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
138 1
3
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
113 1
4
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
108 1
5
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
107 0
6
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
71 0
7
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
54 0
8
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
42 0
9
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
33 0
10
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
19 0
11
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
11 0
12
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Ferrari
6 0
13
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
6 0
14
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
RB F1 Team
5 0
15
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
2 0
16
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
1 0
17
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
1 0
18
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
1 0
19
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Sauber
0 0
20
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Sauber
0 0
21
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
276 5
2
Ferrari
Ferrari
252 2
3
McLaren
McLaren
184 1
4
Mercedes
Mercedes
96 0
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
44 0
6
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
24 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
7 0
8
Williams
Williams
2 0
9
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
2 0
10
Sauber
Sauber
0 0
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