When is the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix? Dates, UK time, weather and how to watch iconic F1 race

Formula 1’s Jewel in the Crown speeds back onto the grid later this month with the arrival of the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix. The iconic Monte Carlo track remains the most prestigious race on the F1 calendar due to its history as well as the glitz and glamour. Leclerc won his first race in nearly two years in his home country last yearGetty Aside from their home race, standing on the top step of the podium in Monaco is the pick for all drivers choosing their ideal win. F1’s original Grand Prix has barely changed in the near-century since its 1929 debut, and many of the current grid live in the Principality. However, while the lack of modernisation helps preserve Monaco‘s rich history, it has also harmed the event as a spectacle on track. Present-day F1 cars have increased in length, width, and weight compared to their predecessors, which proves an issue here. The 3.337 km street circuit, which winds around the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, leaves little room for overtaking. The Monaco GP now averages just 10 overtakes per race over the past decade, which makes qualifying the most important of the season. When is the Monaco Grand Prix? The 2025 F1 Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit de Monaco will take place between Friday, May 23 and Sunday, May 25. Two practice sessions will kick off Friday’s action starting from 12:30pm UK time, with the second later at 4pm. A third practice is set for 11:30am on the Saturday, before qualifying, the most important of the entire season, takes place at 3pm. Lights out for Sunday’s Grand Prix will be at 2pm – the current weather forecast is dry with temperatures around 21C. Recent Monaco Grand Prix winners 2024 – Charles Leclerc 2023 – Max Verstappen 2022 – Sergio Perez 2021 – Max Verstappen 2020 – Not held due to COVID-19 2019 – Lewis Hamilton 2018 – Daniel Ricciardo 2017 – Sebastian Vettel 2016 – Lewis Hamilton Monegasque Leclerc ended his Monaco curseGetty Monaco Grand Prix: TV channel and live stream The race weekend will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage of the Grand Prix scheduled to begin at 12:30pm on Sunday. Sky customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices. You can also purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £14.99, while Channel Four will broadcast highlights later in the evening. Tom Clayton will also have updates on the Monaco Grand Prix, live on talkSPORT. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. The Principality track remains the most famous in F1Getty F1 2025: Drivers’ standings Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 131 4 wins, 5 podiums Lando Norris (McLaren) – 115, 1 win, 5 podiums Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 99, 1 win, 3 podiums George Russell (Mercedes) – 93, 0 wins, 4 podiums Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 53, 0 wins, 1 podium Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 48 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 41 Alex Albon (Williams) – 30 Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 14 Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 14 Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 9 Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 7 Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 7 Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 6 Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 6 Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 5 Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 0 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) – 0 Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0 Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 0 OUT

May 12, 2025 - 17:59

Formula 1’s Jewel in the Crown speeds back onto the grid later this month with the arrival of the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix.

The iconic Monte Carlo track remains the most prestigious race on the F1 calendar due to its history as well as the glitz and glamour.

Aside from their home race, standing on the top step of the podium in Monaco is the pick for all drivers choosing their ideal win.

F1’s original Grand Prix has barely changed in the near-century since its 1929 debut, and many of the current grid live in the Principality.

However, while the lack of modernisation helps preserve Monaco‘s rich history, it has also harmed the event as a spectacle on track.

Present-day F1 cars have increased in length, width, and weight compared to their predecessors, which proves an issue here.

The 3.337 km street circuit, which winds around the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, leaves little room for overtaking.

The Monaco GP now averages just 10 overtakes per race over the past decade, which makes qualifying the most important of the season.

The 2025 F1 Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit de Monaco will take place between Friday, May 23 and Sunday, May 25.

Two practice sessions will kick off Friday’s action starting from 12:30pm UK time, with the second later at 4pm.

A third practice is set for 11:30am on the Saturday, before qualifying, the most important of the entire season, takes place at 3pm.

Lights out for Sunday’s Grand Prix will be at 2pm – the current weather forecast is dry with temperatures around 21C.

The race weekend will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage of the Grand Prix scheduled to begin at 12:30pm on Sunday.

Sky customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.

You can also purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £14.99, while Channel Four will broadcast highlights later in the evening.

Tom Clayton will also have updates on the Monaco Grand Prix, live on talkSPORT.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.