The Formula 1 Monaco GP weekend is underway at Monaco. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

Monaco Grand Prix Schedule- Timings and Dates of Free Practice, Qualifying and Race Day

Know more about Monaco Grand Prix and it's 2025 Formula 1 schedule.

The Formula 1 Monaco GP weekend is underway at Monaco. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

The most historic race in the Formula 1 calendar is going to take place this weekend. The Monaco Grand Prix is a part of the Triple-Crown of motorsports. It is one of the only races that have been a part of Formula 1 since the start of the event. Monaco is known for it’s tight streets and importance on grid position.

The Monaco GP is a popular event on the Formula 1 calendar. However, the lack of action has is a point of criticism. Monaco GP Circuit located in the principality of Monte Carlo. The circuit is known for scenic views and famous corners. Monaco GP also has a home hero. Charles Leclerc, who has been a part of Formula 1 since 2018 is from the principality of Monte Carlo.

The joy of winning in Monaco is like nothing else 🤩#F1 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/hAu0zY0k89
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 22, 2025

The Monaco Grand Prix is going to be the second race of F1 triple header. It will take place from May 23rd to May 25th, 2025. The race will depend heavily on Qualifying session on Saturday. As a result of lack of overtaking, drivers do their best attain pole position on Saturday. Formula 1 is also introducing new rules this season to Monaco GP a better race for viewers.

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Monaco Grand Prix Schedule- Free Practice Sessions

The Monaco GP will feature three free practice sessions. Two FP sessions will be on Friday. The final FP session will take place hours before qualifying session on Saturday.

Drivers analyse and test different setups and fuel loads during the practice sessions in order to get the best results during the weekend.

Monaco GP: Free Practice 1 Timings

Time Zone	Monaco (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Friday, 1:30 PM	Friday, 5:00 PM	Friday, 11:30 AM	Friday, 7:30 AM	Friday, 2:30 PM

Monaco GP: Free Practice 2 Timings

Time Zone	Monaco (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Friday, 5:00 PM	Friday, 8:30 PM	Friday, 3:00 PM	Friday, 11:00 AM	Friday, 6:00 PM

Monaco GP: Free Practice 3 Timings

Time Zone	Monaco (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Saturday, 12:30 PM	Saturday, 4:00 PM	Saturday, 10:30 AM	Saturday, 6:30 AM	Saturday, 1:30 PM

I C O N I C 😍#F1 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/YfH5KGVwwn
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 22, 2025

Monaco Grand Prix Schedule- Qualifying Session

The Qualifying session for the Monaco GP will be one hour long. The qualifying will be divided into three stages. The last five drivers will be eliminated after every stage.

The final stage of qualifying session is going to decide the pole position winner for the race. Although, with the new pit-stop rules, pole position won’t be as important as previous races.

Charles Leclerc won the pole position at the 2024 Monaco GP.

Monaco GP: Qualifying Timings

Time Zone	Monaco (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Saturday, 4:00 PM	Saturday, 7:30 PM	Saturday, 2:00 PM	Saturday, 10:00 AM	Saturday, 5:00 PM

Monaco Grand Prix Schedule- Race Day

The Monaco Grand Prix will take place on Sunday from 3:00 PM track time around the 3.3 km long Monaco Street Circuit.

Monaco GP: Race Timings

Time Zone	Monaco (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Saturday, 3:00 PM	Saturday, 6:30 PM	Saturday, 1:00 PM	Saturday, 9:00 AM	Saturday, 4:00 PM

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