The Miami Grand Prix may be done and dusted for another year, but motorsport maniacs have a couple more chances to see the F1 stars in their stunning cars on United States’ soil this year: United States Grand Prix (October 19) and Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 22). However, we are getting ahead of ourselves, as first things first, or next up, we head to Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix on May 25. The lights go green at 9 am ET. It’s the 8th grand prix of an action-packed 24-race season that goes all the way through until December and the curtain-closer in Abu Dhabi.
It’s been a stellar F1 season to date, and we are set for more driving drama as we head to one of the standout race weekends of the year. Tension and excitement levels always rise when the F1 stars head to Monte Carlo for one of the most famous sporting events in the world, the Monaco Grand Prix. This season, the Principality stages the 8th round of an action-packed 2025 schedule. We kick off with the opening practice session on Friday, May 23 and climax with the main race on Sunday, May 25.
F1 is truly a global sport. We may still be in the opening third of the season, but the F1 bandwagon has already rolled in and out of Australia, the Far East, the Middle East, and the United States. We are now in the middle of a three-way European stop-off, before the racers head off to Canada for Round 10.
Not only is F1 celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, but so is the Monaco Grand Prix, as it appeared on the inaugural 1950 F1 campaign. The future looks bright for the event too, as an extension to the existing agreement with the Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM) has been signed, meaning the grand prix will take place until 2031 inclusive. As well as being a jewel in F1’s crown, continuing to attract hundreds of thousands of spectators to the Principality and millions of global television viewers worldwide, it’s the ultimate test of concentration and skill for F1 drivers. Along with the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix forms what has become known as the prestigious ‘Triple Crown of Motorsport’.
Getty Images Legends of motor racing past, including the likes of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda have all tasted success at one of the most famous circuits on the planet. Senna holds the record for most Monaco wins, having been victorious on six occasions. Amazing the brilliant Brazilian won the race five years in-a-row.
Five of the current crop of racers have also topped the podium in the Principality. Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are all multiple winners, alongside Sergio Perez and hometown hero Charles Leclerc. Leclerc created history last year when he became the first Monegasque to win his home Grand Prix in F1 history. His victory also broke Red Bull’s recent stranglehold of the event, with their drivers winning three years in-a-row (2021-2023). A good performance during qualifying has proved highly beneficial in the last couple of years. Amazingly the 2024 top-10 finishing order was identical to how the drivers lined up on the starting grid.
Let GOAL show you all the important information you need ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, including the full weekend schedule of events and how you can watch and stream all the action live.
How to watch the Monaco Grand Prix 2025
The Monaco Grand Prix will air live on Sunday, May 25 at 9 am ET on ESPN. ESPN is the home of F1 once again this season, with all 24 races airing on either ESPN or ESPN2. ESPN's F1 coverage also includes a dedicated site that reports on the championship all year, with reporters on-site at every race. ESPN's F1 reporters also contribute to the video podcast program ‘Unlapped’, which appears year-round on the ESPN YouTube channel. Spanish-language broadcasts appear primarily on ESPN Deportes, while ESPNews and ESPNU carry extra F1 programming, including some qualifying and practice sessions.
The Monaco Grand Prix will also be streamed live on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com. The stand-alone streaming service is a must-have accessory for F1 fanatics. An ESPN+ subscription costs $11.99 a month (or $119.99 a year). You can also stream certain simulcasts and F2 races via ESPN+.
FuboTV also offers a top quality streaming service with access to the Monaco Grand Prix and a whole world of sports. Fubo subscription plans start from $84.99 per month as part of a rolling contract. Fubo offers a free 7-day trial to new subscribers. With over 200 channels, no contract, no hidden fees, and the option to cancel anytime, Fubo is a no-brainer for F1 and general sports fans.
Where is the Monaco Grand Prix 2025 held?
The Circuit de Monaco is a 3.3 km street circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the Principality of Monaco. Famous track features include the slowest corner in F1, the Loews Hairpin and the iconic Casino Square and Swimming Pool sections.
The idea for a Grand Prix race around the streets of Monaco came from Antony Noghès, the president of the Monegasque motor club, Automobile Club de Monaco. The inaugural race was held in 1929 and was won by William Grover-Williams in a Bugatti. The race was part of the calendar in the first year of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950 and it hasn’t been off it since 1955. The circuit maybe incredibly narrow and tight, but it’s a challenge that nearly all drivers love. It forces them to put their skills on the line and rewards accuracy. Overtaking on the tight streets is extremely difficult, so a good qualifying position is usually essential.
Monaco Grand Prix 2025 Weekend Schedule
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix runs over the full weekend, from Friday, May 23, through Sunday, May 25. Practice, qualifying, and the race itself are spread out over three days.
Below, you can find the timings for each practice session, qualifying, and the Grand Prix, as well as which channel to watch them on:
Date | Phase | Time (ET) | Watch | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Friday, May 23 | Practice 1 | 7:30 AM | ESPN2 | ESPN+, FuboTV |
Friday, May 23 | Practice 2 | 11 AM | ESPN2 | ESPN+, FuboTV |
Saturday, May 24 | Practice 3 | 6:30 AM | ESPN2 | ESPN+, FuboTV |
Saturday, May 24 | Qualifying | 10 AM | ESPN2 | ESPN+, FuboTV |
Sunday, May 25 | Grand Prix | 9 AM | ESPN Deportes / ESPN+ | ESPN+, FuboTV |
Can I watch the Monaco Grand Prix 2025 on F1 TV?
An F1 TV Pro subscription lets you stream every F1 race live, plus all the practices, qualifying races and pre-race shows. It also gives you access to over 650 archived races for nostalgic viewing. While F1 TV offers two plans (F1 TV Access and F1 TV Pro), you’ll want F1 TV Pro to get all the live content. The plan costs $10.99 per month or $84.99 per year. Additional perks include onboard camera views, live tracking data, and team radio feeds and you can switch between channels for different race action and commentary in other languages. The F1 TV app is available on popular streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and Roku, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices.
Can I watch the Monaco Grand Prix 2025 on demand?
If you have an ESPN or F1 TV subscription, you can watch a re-run of the Monaco Grand Prix on demand after the race has finished through the channel's digital and online options. For mobile devices and personal tablets, the ESPN app will allow viewers to watch back the race in full, allowing fans to revisit the event in total or bite-sized highlights packages. Likewise, the F1 TV service allows subscribers to enjoy full replays of every race during the 2025 Formula One season.
How to watch the Monaco Grand Prix 2025 from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the Monaco Grand Prix locally, you may need a different way to watch the race. That's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day, by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're travelling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to race action. Most VPNs, like NordVPN, make it really easy to do this.