The 2026 Formula 1 season arrives at the iconic streets of the Principality for the Monaco Grand Prix—narrow barriers, zero margin for error, and the ultimate test of precision. If you’re watching from home, this is one of those perfect races to jump into Assetto Corsa and try it yourself. Navigating the Swimming Pool chicane or the Hairpin millimeters from the wall will quickly show you why this track is legendary.
So, as usual, here’s how to recreate the Monaco GP at home.
What to expect from the 2026 Monaco GP
The Monaco GP delivers the most intense Saturday of the year. Track position is everything, as overtaking is nearly impossible. Teams prioritize maximum downforce, mechanical grip, and absolute driver confidence.
- Qualifying: The most important session of the season. A perfect lap brushing the barriers is mandatory for victory.
- Race: Strategy and safety cars dictate the outcome. Overtakes are rare, mostly attempted into Sainte Devote or the Nouvelle Chicane.
- Weather: Usually sunny, but a sudden shower in Monaco turns the streets into an ice rink.
Circuit de Monaco facts
- Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Layout type: Street circuit
- Lap length: 3.337 km (2.074 miles)
- Race distance: 260.286 km over 78 laps
- Number of corners: 19 turns—the tightest layout on the calendar.
- First F1 race: 1950
- Signature sections: Casino Square, Grand Hotel Hairpin, The Tunnel, Swimming Pool chicane.
- OT zones: Main DRS on the pit straight into Turn 1 (Sainte Devote).
2026 Monaco GP session schedule
| Session | Monaco (CEST) | Spain (CEST) | UK (BST) | NY (ET) | LA (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | Fri Jun 5 – 13:30 | Fri 13:30 | Fri 12:30 | Fri 07:30 | Fri 04:30 |
| FP2 | Fri Jun 5 – 17:00 | Fri 17:00 | Fri 16:00 | Fri 11:00 | Fri 08:00 |
| FP3 | Sat Jun 6 – 12:30 | Sat 12:30 | Sat 11:30 | Sat 06:30 | Sat 03:30 |
| GP Qualifying | Sat Jun 6 – 16:00 | Sat 16:00 | Sat 15:00 | Sat 10:00 | Sat 07:00 |
| Main Race (78 laps) | Sun Jun 7 – 15:00 | Sun 15:00 | Sun 14:00 | Sun 09:00 | Sun 06:00 |
A classic European afternoon race, and early morning action if you’re watching from the Americas.
In these articles, we always provide the schedule for each session along with some mods to enhance the experience in Assetto Corsa .
Recreate the 2026 Monaco GP in Assetto Corsa
If you own Assetto Corsa on PC, you can bring the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix to your rig with a combination of community content and tools. With the right F1 2026 car mod, an updated version of the Circuit de Monaco, and Content Manager, you can set up a full race distance, practice sessions, and even simulate the real-world schedule from Friday to Sunday.
The idea is simple: load the latest F1 2026 mod, pick the Monaco layout, and race against an AI grid. It is the ultimate test of concentration.
The circuit is not officially available for Assetto Corsa , but we leave you the links. To manage the rest, you can use:
- Circuit de Monaco (Free)
- Monaco (another one)
- Formula Hybrid X 2026
- Formula Ultra 2026 1.1 (Free)
- Content Manager
We leave you with some impressive videos in Assetto Corsa:
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