Long before the advent of Las Vegas or Miami, Monaco was F1's stereotypical marquee event that basked in its own glamour.
Monaco, which first saw grand prix racing in 1929, and Formula 1 helped put each other on the map in the 50s and 60s, with the grand prix building up a worldwide renown that has made it synonymous with the series and part of the Triple Crown of motor racing events alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the Le Mans 24 Hours.
