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The top 8 riders in Monaco GP wins
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar and these are the top 8 drivers in its history.
Every Formula 1 driver wants to win in Monaco. Enzo Ferrari typically said that a win in Monaco is worth half a world championship. The race in the Principality is one of the most legendary Formula 1 Grand Prix.
It was first held in 1950, in the very first season of Formula 1, and the winner was Juan Manuel Fangio with Alfa Romeo. However, the absolute ruler is Ayrton Senna with 6 wins, a record that still stands! AConsider that the Brazilian has won a total of 6 of the 10 races he has run.
These are the TOP 8 riders with Monaco GP wins.
1. Ayrton Senna: 6 Wins (1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993)
2. Michael sSchumacher: 5 Wins (1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001)
= Graham Hill: 5 Wins (1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1969)
4. All cheers: 4 Wins (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988)
5. Sterling Moss: 3 Wins (1956, 1960, 1961)
= Fireplace Stewart: 3 Wins (1966, 1971, 1973)
= Nico Rozberg: 3 Wins (2013, 2014, 2015)
= Lewis Hamilton: 3 Wins (2008, 2016, 2019)
Although the first Grand Prix was held in 1950, motorsport has reigned supreme in Monaco since 1929, when tobacco maker Anthony Nogges first raced with his friends from the Automobile Club de Monaco.
From 1955, the Monaco Grand Prix has been included in the Formula 1 championship without interruption, with the exception of 2020, when the race did not take place due to the pandemic. The 2021 winner was Max Ferstappen with Red Bull Honda.
Source: sport 24
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.