The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious races in Formula One, and it has been held in the principality for more than fifty years. The race is known for its high speeds, tight racing, and spectacular crashes. However, there have been some records that have been broken during this event.
One of the most notable records that has been broken at the Monaco Grand Prix is the lap record set by Lewis Hamilton. In 2019, Hamilton broke the previous lap record of 2:45.866 seconds set by Michael Schumacher in 2007. This was a huge achievement as it took Hamilton just over two minutes to complete the 18-lap race.
Another record that has been broken at the Monaco Grand Prix is the fastest pole position time. In 2019, Pierre Gasly became the youngest driver ever to win the pole position in F1 with a time of 1 minute and 30.997 seconds. This was a huge achievement as it was only six months after he turned eighteen years old.
There have also been several records set in the sprint race category at the Monaco Grand Prix. In 2018, Max Verstappen won the sprint race in just under three minutes, setting a new record for the shortest sprint race in F1 history.
Overall, the Monaco Grand Prix has seen many records being broken over the years, and it continues to be one of the most exciting and challenging races in Formula One.