The Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, regarded as one of the foremost events in motorsport, kicks off the racing season worldwide.
Often dubbed the “Crown Jewels of the F1 Calendar,” the race takes place at Circuit de Monaco, featuring a 3.337 km layout with a total of 19 turns. Competitors will complete 78 laps during the event. Notably, Monaco is unique among F1 races; it doesn’t meet the league’s standard minimum race distance of 190 miles, making it one of the slowest due to its narrow, winding roads.
Last year, Charles Leclerc, who hails from Monte Carlo, made history by winning and became the first local driver to claim victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. This year, he is currently in second place behind Lando Norris.
Joining Norris and Leclerc among the top contenders are Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. So far this season, one of these three drivers has won every race, except for the Las Vegas Grand Prix back in November 2024.
Here are some essential details for today’s Formula One race:
- Date and time: May 25th at 9 AM
- Venue: Circuit de Monaco (Monte Carlo, Monaco)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DirectV, ESPN+
If you’re looking to catch the race live, the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix will start at 9 AM on May 25th.
For those without cable, there are ways to watch the Monaco Grand Prix for free. Streaming services are a popular option, and one to consider is DirectV, which offers a five-day free trial, starting at $69.99 per month.
Additionally, ESPN+ provides a live stream of the event, currently available at a competitive rate—over 50% off with the first three months priced at $4.99 each month. Bundling options, like the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu, is also available for $16.99 per month.
2025 Monaco Grand Prix Starting Grid
Following qualifying penalties for some drivers, here’s how the starting grid looks for the Monaco Grand Prix:
- Lando Norris
- Charles Leclerc
- Oscar Piastri
- Max Verstappen
- Isack Hadjar
- Fernando Alonso
- Lewis Hamilton
- Esteban Ocon
- Liam Lawson
- Alex Albon
- Carlos Sainz
- Nico Hülkenberg
- George Russell
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Gabriel Bortoleto
- Pierre Gasly
- Franco Colapinto
- Reims Lammers
- Ollie Bearman



