Monaco 1957 is a photograph by Mark Rogan which was uploaded on November 30th, 2013.
Monaco 1957
The idea for a Grand Prix race around the streets of Monaco came from Antony Noghès, the president of the Monegasque motor club, Automobile Club de... more
by Mark Rogan
Title
Monaco 1957
Artist
Mark Rogan
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Photograph
Description
The idea for a Grand Prix race around the streets of Monaco came from Antony Noghès, the president of the Monegasque motor club, Automobile Club de Monaco, and close friend of
the ruling Grimaldi family. The inaugural race was held in 1929 and was won by William Grover-Williams in a Bugatti.
The race is considered as a 'must win' race for drivers, a combination of being technically difficult but also extremely glamorous and high profile. The circuit is one of the most demanding with no margin for error as the Armco barriers that line the track are at some points just inches from the cars. Triple world champion Nelson Piquet described it as similar to "trying to cycle round your living room".
To see more Monaco Grand Prix posters please visit my "Grand Prix Circuits" gallery.
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November 30th, 2013