Monaco Grand Prix 2024 — Weekend Preview

Round 8 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes the field to Monaco, Monaco. Monaco Grand Prix — Where Qualifying Is the Race. Max Verstappen leads the championship with 145 points, 44 points ahead of Charles Leclerc.

Driver Championship (entering R8):
P1: Max Verstappen — 145 pts (5W, 6P)
P2: Charles Leclerc — 101 pts (0W, 4P)
P3: Lando Norris — 98 pts (1W, 4P)
P4: Sergio Perez — 95 pts (0W, 4P)
P5: Carlos Sainz — 85 pts (1W, 3P)

Constructor Championship:
P1: Red Bull Racing — 240 pts
P2: Ferrari — 192 pts
P3: McLaren — 146 pts
P4: Mercedes — 71 pts
P5: Aston Martin — 44 pts

Monaco is one of the fastest circuits on the calendar, technically demanding, steeped in motorsport history.

Recent winners at Monaco:
- 2025: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2024: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2022: Sergio Perez (Red Bull Racing)

4 different winners in the last 4 years — no driver has dominated this circuit recently.

Tyre strategy data will be available after practice sessions provide degradation information.

Battles to watch:

Championship battle: Max Verstappen vs Charles Leclerc — 44 points separate them.

P3 vs P4: Lando Norris (98) vs Sergio Perez (95) — just 3 points apart.
P4 vs P5: Sergio Perez (95) vs Carlos Sainz (85) — just 10 points apart.

Understand this race better:

- [Downforce](/f1/learning/tactical-intelligence/downforce)
- [Aero Balance](/f1/learning/tactical-intelligence/aero-balance)