The challenge of improving the racing spectacle in Monaco has no easy solution The Monaco street circuit is an anachronism in the modern world of Formula 1, a legacy of an era that has long since passed. If the track were anywhere else, or proposed today, it would never be considered. It's too tight, too short, and offers cramped working conditions for the teams – not to mention limited viewing options for fans (which has commercial implications). Origins of the Monaco GP The circuit itself was first used in 1929 and, according to the Automobile Club de Monaco, was created in an effort to satisfy requirements so it could join what is, today, the FIA. To do so, it needed a motor race, so...
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