Monte Carlo has witnessed triumph and tragedy, elation and dejection in equal measure since Formula 1 began racing around the Principality in 1950 – the very first year of the World Championship’s existence.
Fortunately, that means that for every Monaco heartbreak, there have been moments to warm the cockles of even the most hardened F1 fan too.
So, whether it’s Jenson Button threatening to do something unspeakable to Fernando Alonso’s race seat during his cameo appearance for McLaren in 2017, or Christian Horner leaping into Red Bull’s Energy Station swimming pool after his team scored their first ever podium in 2006, click play in the video above to enjoy five feelgood moments from Monaco Grand Prix history.
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