Don’t want to miss a single second of the Monaco Grand Prix? Here’s everything you need to know to stay on top of the glitz, glamour, and intense racing action.
The Monaco Grand Prix, often dubbed the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Formula 1, has been a staple in the racing calendar for 95 years. This edition promises to be as exhilarating as ever, with drivers navigating the challenging and narrow streets of Monte-Carlo. So, when does the action kick off?
The Monaco Grand Prix will start at 3pm local time on Sunday, 26 May 2024. If you’re tuning in from different parts of the world, here’s a quick rundown on what time you need to set your alarms: 7am Pacific Daylight Time in the US and Canada, 8am Central Daylight Time, 9am Eastern, 2pm in the UK, 3pm Central European Time, 5pm Gulf Standard Time, 6:30pm in India, 8pm Western Indonesia Time, 9pm in China, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, 10pm in Japan, 11pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, and 1am New Zealand Standard Time on Monday, 27 May. Be sure to double-check if you live in regions with different time zones.
Watching the Grand Prix can be a bit more complex depending on where you are. Broadcasting rights vary, but here’s where you can catch the action on TV: SuperSport in Africa, Fox Sports, Foxtel, and Kayo in Australia; BandSports and TV Bandeirantes in Brazil; RDS (French), TSN (English), and Noovo in Canada; Setanta Sports in Central Asia; CCTV in China; Canal+ and C8 in France; Sky Sport F1 in Germany; FanCode in India; Sky Sport F1 and TV8 in Italy; DAZN and Fuji TV in Japan; ESPN in Latin America (except Argentina and Mexico); beIN Sports in Malaysia and the Middle East and North Africa; Fox Sports in Mexico; Viaplay in the Netherlands; Sky Sport and Prime (highlights) in New Zealand; A Sports in Pakistan; Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 (highlights) in the Republic of Ireland and the UK; Coupang in South Korea; and ESPN+, ESPN Deportes in the United States.
If you prefer streaming, you’ve got options too. Platforms like NOW and Sky Go in the UK offer live streaming, while F1 TV Pro is available in selected territories worldwide. F1 TV Pro gives you unique features like onboard cameras from all 20 cars, pre- and post-race shows, and more. It can be streamed via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. Commentary is available in six languages, and there are no ad breaks.
Unlike other races, the Monaco Grand Prix doesn’t run the full 300km-plus-one-lap course. Instead, it covers a shorter 260km, which is 78 laps around the Principality. Despite the shorter track, the race often takes nearly the entire two-hour duration, thanks to its demanding layout.
So, gear up and make sure you know when and where to watch the Monaco Grand Prix. Whether you’re catching it on TV or through a live stream, you won’t want to miss this thrilling event.
Source: Planetf1
