The 7th Monaco Historic Grand Prix took place May 1-2, 2010 on the 3.34 km Monaco Grand Prix Circuit. The bi-annual Monaco Historics is considered as one of the top historic track events, as classic grand prix cars compete on the same track as the modern Formula One cars competing in the 68th Monaco Grand Prix, held May 16th.
The Monaco Historics is open, on invitation, to cars as defined by Appendix K of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Competitors must provide the FIA Historic Technical Passport and must be in conformity with technical and safety norms as defined in the FIA International Sporting Code and particularly its appendix K. Nearly 400 applications were submitted to the Selection Committee, of which 250 were accepted.
New to the 7th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is the introduction of two Formula 3 races, replacing the Formula Junior series held at the last event. Practice and qualifying sessions for the eight race groups took place on Saturday 1st May and the races were held on Sunday 2nd May. The races are 10 laps each, or a maximum of 30 minutes, with 15 laps or a maximum of 45 minutes for the Formula One, 3-litre car races.
The race weekend was completed with two parades, the Credit Suisse Classic Car Rally on Saturday and the “Silver Arrows – Auto Union” on Sunday.
Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2010 – Photo Gallery (click for larger photo and description; photo credit: Michael Alési)
Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2010 – Photo Gallery (click for larger photo and description; photo credit: Jean Marc Follette)
Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2010 – Results
Race A – Pre-1947 Voiturettes and Grand Prix Cars
1. Julian Bronson, GBR, 1935 ERA D-Type
2. Ian Landy, USA, 1936 ERA B-Type
3. Michael Gans, SUI, 1935 ERA B-Type
4. Willi Balz, GER, 1937 Maserati 6CM
5. Rainer Ott, GER, 1936 ERA B-Type
Race B – Front Engined Grand Prix cars from 1947 – 1960
1. Duncan Dayton, USA, 1959 Lotus 16
2. Gary Pearson, GBR, 1958 BRM P25
3. Tony Smith, GBR, 1960 Ferrari 246 Dino
4. Jos Koster, NED, 1957 Maserati 250F “Piccolo”
5. Ian Nuthall, GBR, 1952 Alta F2
Race C – Pre-1953 Sports and Sports Prototypes
1. Carlos Monteverde, GBR, 1952 Jaguar C-Type
2. Gavin Henderson, GBR, 1952 Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica
3. Peter Mann, GBR, 1952 Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica
4. Nigel Webb, GBR, 1952 Jaguar C-Type
5. Eddie McGuire, GBR, 1949 Gordini T23S
Race D – Formula 3, 1000 cc from 1964 – 1970
1. Christian Traber, SUI, 1967 Brabham BT21
2. Francois Derossi, FRA, 1970 Chevron B17
3. Paul McMorran, GBR, 1970 Crossle 17F
4. Michel Gendre, FRA, 1967 Brabham BT21
5. Richard Eyre, GBR, 1969 Chevron B15
Race E – Rear Engined Formula One Grand Prix Cars from 1954 – 1965
1. James King, USA, 1963 Brabham BT7
2. Andy Middlehurst, GBR, 1965 Lotus 25/33
3. Joe Twyman, GBR, 1957 Cooper T45 (Climax)
4. Nick Wigley, GBR, 1959 Cooper T51 (Climax)
5. James Willis, GBR, 1958 Cooper T45 (Climax)
Race F – Formula One Grand Prix Cars from 1966 – 1974
1. Duncan Dayton, USA, 1970 Brabham BT33
2. Frank Sytner, MON, 1974 Hesketh 308
3. Joaquin Folch-R, ESP, 1974 McLaren M23
4. Manfredo Rossi di Montelera, ITA, 1973 Brabham BT 42/44
5. James Hanson, GBR, 1971 March 711
Race G – Formula One Grand Prix Cars from 1975 – 1978
1. Bobby Roe-Verdon, GBR, 1977 McLaren M26
2. Jean-Michel Martin, BEL, 1977 Ensign MN177
3. Michael Fitzgerald, USA, 1977 March 761B
4. Katsuaki Kubota, JPN, 1976 March 761
5. Roger Wills, GBR, 1976 Williams FW05
Race H – Formula 3, 1600 and 2000 cc from 1971 – 1984
1. Emanuele Pirro, ITA, 1981 Martin Mk 34
2. Marc Faggionato, MON, 1983 Ralt RT3
3. Joseph Colasacco, USA, 1984 Dallara 384
4. Vincent Savoye, FRA, 1984 Ralt RT3
5. Richard Trott, GBR, 1978 Chevron B43
[Source: Monaco Historics; photo credit: Michael Alési and Jean Marc Follette
