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Between classic cars, Formula E and Formula 1 Grand Prix, things are rolling in Monaco!

2021-05-10T01:16:30.769Z


DESTINATION WEEKEND - This Saturday May 8 in Monaco for the E-Prix, single-seaters will take the historic Monte-Carlo Grand Prix circuit for the first time (May 23). Tour of the track with ten experiences to do in the Principality, for fans of cars of all types.


Special envoy to Monaco.

- He squeals with pleasure. Monaco asphalt will never have vibrated so much. This year, exceptionally, the Principality is hosting not two but three races. After the Historic Grand Prix (April 23-25) comes the turn of the E-Prix (this Saturday) and the Grand Prix (May 20-23). Access conditions are also exceptional. In the stands, a gauge of 6,500 people (1/3 of the capacity) for electric races and 7,500 people (around 40% of the capacity), subjected to PCR tests, for F1. But the conditions could still change. The Grand Prix is ​​expected to bring together the largest number of spectators this season, with races being held in a bubble since the start of the pandemic. We took a tour of the track, around the circuit, to glean ten addresses or experiences of theMonegasque automotive world. After all, Monaco is all about beautiful cars and roaring engines - all year round.

Extraordinary mechanic

In Beausoleil, France, but literally three steps from Monaco (just cross the street), this garage does nothing like the others. Sometimes we play the violin or the guitar and we dress in a vintage look. Jérôme de Salvador is a craftsman with gold hands specializing, in particular, in classic cars. With his team, he repairs the mechanics and rebuilds the engines of the beautiful ones. On his dashboard: Maserati 3500 GT, Ferrari Daytona, Lamborghini Miura ... And even a Ferrari 250 California whose model sold for 16,288,000 euros in 2015 by Artcurial ... Jérôme de Salvador fell into the sludge From the earliest age. “As a child, a policeman took my hand to train me as close as possible to the Grand Prix track,” he said. This is what undoubtedly pushed him to do this job whichsometimes obsesses to the point of not sleeping. “Until I find the solution to a car problem, I think about it all night,” he admits. Here is a very unique mechanic.

Garage des Moneghetti, 11 rue Jean Jaurès / Angle Jean Bouin 06240 Beausoleil, France.

Phone.

04 89 00 99 63.

Discover the prince's cars

Two cars from the private car collection of HSH the Prince of Monaco.

At the wheel Valérie Closier, the director of the collection in front of the Notre-Dame Immaculée cathedral.

Eric Martin / Le Figaro Magazine

Initiated by Rainier III at the end of the 1950s, this “

HSH the Prince of Monaco Car Collection

” of around a hundred cars brings together treasures and curiosities belonging to the princely palace or to collectors-lenders. See: a Helica Leyat (1921), a propeller-driven automobile; a famous 1954 Sunbeam Alpine model driven by Grace Kelly alongside Cary Grant in

La main au collet

; the 1956 Chrysler Imperial (electric windows and seats, rapid heating, braking and power steering ...) in which Prince Rainier III went to fetch Grace Kelly when he got off the liner

Constitution

… Not to mention supercars or racing cars.

Only regret, the presentation, dated.

The new Director of the Collection, Valérie Closier, a regular in the right-wing seat on rallies, fully intends to wake up these sleeping beauties before the big bend.

The collection should indeed move to a new space on Quai Albert Ier in 2022. Reopening scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2021.

Collection of Cars of HSH the Prince of Monaco, 5, terrasses de Fontvieille, Monaco 98000. Tel.

: +377 92 05 28 56 and +377 92 05 96 09.

Canvas to hang

Artist Alan Walsh, specializing in hand-made silkscreens in limited editions, in his art gallery on rue Grimaldi.

Eric Martin / Le Figaro Magazine

On paper, too, the cars look good. Englishman

Alan Walsh

coats them in bright, primary colors. Its line immediately gives the atmosphere of races and rallies. It's direct and clear like an advertising message. Thus the hand of a pilot on his steering wheel or even this series of portraits of great runners reduced to the strictest minimalism. It’s joyful. The artist was immersed in the automotive world of rallies and F1 in his childhood, feeding on his father's specialist magazines and

Vogue

from his mother.

Today, it pays tribute to the glamor of the Riviera of yesterday but also to the racing cars of the Grand Prix.

He remains very attached to the visual vocabulary of brands during the races of the three great decades between 1970 and 1990. And above all to their colors.

After several years in Australia, he opened last year, with his wife, his gallery in Monaco where he also organizes events.

Walsh Gallery Monaco, 11 rue Grimaldi, Monaco, 98000. Tel.

: 06 43 91 51 15.

Crunch at the end of the track

The Stars'N'Bars, a sports and family restaurant, could almost serve as a private collection.

Ed Wright / Photo press

To the right of the entrance, on the wall, Mika Häkkinen's McLarren; on the ceiling, Jules Bianchi's Kart (who died in 2015 following an accident at the Japanese Grand Prix) and, everywhere, combinations, helmets and driver's gloves… The

Stars'N'Bars

, a sports and family restaurant, could almost serve as a private collection. When it opened in 1993, it was then the only restaurant near the Grand Prix circuit. All the pilots had their habits there. It was long before the arrival of the catering trucks. But the address has remained in the hearts of the runners who continue to donate some of their items. The most moving moment? “The glass that all the pilots wore in honor of Ayrton Senna upon his death. They needed to be together and came together here, ”recalls Annette Ross Anderson, who has worked at the restaurant since it opened. We eat burgers, steaks, large salads now organic or from local producers ... The restaurant is privatized until May 10.

Stars'N Bars, 6 quai Antoine 1er, 98000 Monaco.

Phone.

+377 97 97 95 95.

Pilot for a day or more

The GranTrofeo app is intended for all car racing enthusiasts.

According to a simple principle: take the start of a rally where you want and according to your own availability.

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Since 2011, Laurent Blomet has organized the HappyFewRacing car rallies and has specialized in family and transgenerational themes by creating, among other things, Father-Son and Father-Daughter rallies.

The pandemic having slowed down its activity, a new idea has germinated in the form of an application.

GranTrofeo

, the launch of which is scheduled for the next few weeks, opens up avenues for an almost infinite horizon.

"It is the biggest rally in the world," advances Laurent Blomet.

In France, we have more than 900 kilometers of route, in both directions, and we will soon have some in Europe and North America.

We democratize the rally since everyone can participate with their vehicle, when they want and where they want.

It is a regularity test that takes place on the open road.

»No crazy speed, therefore, but an average speed to be maintained on the whole route which varies from one hour to 4 or 5 hours.

For this first season, the first prize will be a Maserati MC20 whose keys will be given to the winner for one year… 3, 2, 1, let's go!

grantrofeo.com

Walk on the legendary Grand Prix circuit

Monaco Rando offers another way of experiencing the F1 race, in slow motion and shifted.

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With his accent soaked in the Monegasque sun, Jean-Marc Ferrié starts his guided tours from the starting grid of the legendary Formula 1 circuit. The 3.3 kilometer route is covered on foot in at least three hours.

This former firefighter on the initiative of

Monaco Rando

knows the history of the Principality and likes to share it.

From a straight line to bends, including that of Sainte Dévote (patron saint of Monaco and Corsica), it is full of anecdotes and legends.

He stops in front of the Casino, “the great story of the 19th century that transformed Monaco,” he says before continuing.

Another way to experience the F1 race, inevitably in slow motion and shifted.

Monaco Rando and aucoeurdemaville@monaco.mc.

Phone.

06 30 12 57 03.

Pilot's dream at Columbus Monte-Carlo

Opened in 2001 by Formula 1 driver David Coulthard, the hotel now has other owners who are keen to offer warm service punctuated with small attentions.

Eric Martin / Le Figaro Magazine

Away from the Monegasque tumult, the

Columbus Monte-Carlo hotel

was for nearly ten years in the hands of hotelier Ken McCulloch and British Formula 1 champion David Coulthard with 13 wins and 246 Grand Prix contested. Nicknamed yesterday “The Hotel des Vainqueurs”, it hosted the Red Bull team for a long time during the Grand Prix. In 2010, it was taken over by another hotel group, but the links with F1 and the automotive world remained very strong. This year, the Columbus will put on display / sale a table made from a Ferrari Dino 246 engine made by Gervadino Design. It is also rumored that David Coulthard has kept his habits at the hotel table, Tavolo. From 170 €.

Columbus Monte-Carlo, 23 avenue des Papalins, 98000 Monaco.

Phone.

: +377 92 05 90 00.

Extraordinary cars from photo

Cars & Coffee Monaco organizes meetings around fifty cars, previously selected on photos.

Cars & Coffees Monaco / Press photo

It is a meeting which takes place several times a year, on Sunday mornings, at variable dates, on the terrace of the Opera.

Cars & Coffee Monaco

, inspired by a similar event born in the United States in 2007, organizes meetings around fifty cars, previously selected from photos. Are gathered supercars, extraordinary models or simply not yet released on the market (this was the case of the Apollo IE or the Alpine A110 First Edition). The idea? Present these cars to everyone, especially to the general public (everyone is free to come, photograph them and dream a little) and chat with enthusiasts. The participating owners end with a lunch at the Café de Paris. The next meeting will take place on May 30. More'Facebook account info.

Mobee, for electric driving

Mobee, the 100% electric carsharing service (with no parking fees) in Monaco.

Eric Martin / Le Figaro Magazine

Monaco may be only 2.02 km2, the steep terrain is enough to run out of steam or cut the calves.

Practical, the Principality has developed the

Mobee

concept

, a 100% electric car-sharing service.

You can choose from a two-seater cart or, more recently, a five-seater vehicle allowing you to leave Monaco (and go to Liguria and Piemont!) Thanks to the 340 kilometers of autonomy.

We fell in love with the cart that looks like a child's car but which is parked much more easily than a Ferrari, due to size.

In addition, the place in the streets is free for Mobees who, in addition, benefit from dedicated spaces in the car parks.

Mobee, from € 13.5 / hour in a two-seater two-seater cart (without subscription);

€ 6.75 in a two-seater cart / hour with subscription).

Fairmont Monte-Carlo, to sleep above the bend

The Principality of Monaco is renowned for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the world-renowned sporting event.

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First, there is a commemorative plaque at the entrance to the Fairmont Monte-Carlo hotel.

That of Ayrton Senna, six times winner in Monaco.

And there are, of course, the four “Grand Prix Suites” dedicated to drivers who have marked the history of F1: Ayrton Senna, Sir Stirling Moss, David Coulthard and Jean Alesi.

In their decoration, several elements refer to the Grand Prix.

As for the sight, it plunges on the famous curve of the circuit where the riders pass relatively slowly - we can see, they say, their face and their emotions.

Finally, the Fairmont Monte-Carlo offers its 7th floor terrace to spectators.

It has a 250-seat grandstand (the size of which may be reduced by half, or more, this year).

Fairmont Monte-Carlo, 12, avenue des Spélugues, Monte Carlo 98000, Monaco.

Phone.

: +377 93 50 65 00.

Come back with memories of F1

The Formula 1 Boutique remains a shop for the pros and for visitors looking for a souvenir.

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At 81, Anny Brice has no shortage of anecdotes. The ex-wife of a Ferrari dealer (and many other brands) has met the pilots of this prestigious team in her life. And Enzo Ferrari, himself, whom she knew well. "

He never wanted a photo because he said he was not Sophia Loren,

" she says. But Anny Brice can take comfort. Others lent themselves to the game. Its wall, covered with photos of great runners, bears witness to this. It was in 1989 that she opened her

Boutique Formula 1

, a store of treasures with no less than 3,500 different references: scale models of rally and F1 cars, suits, caps… “

Jean Alesi came to look for a helmet. not'not long ago and Patrick Tambay was there last week

 », She finished.

The Formula 1 Boutique remains a store for the pros and, for visitors looking for a souvenir, an alternative to the Automobile Club store.

Formule 1 store, 15 Rue Grimaldi, 98000 Monaco.

Phone.

: +377 93 15 92 44.

Source: lefigaro

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