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Monaco: Style Over Substance? A First Hand Experience

Monaco: Style Over Substance? A First Hand Experience

After an incredible weekend attending the Monaco Grand Prix, I had some thoughts on what it all means and whether the spectacle is still appealing in an increasingly divided world.

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May 28, 2025
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The Monaco Grand Prix occupies a unique position in Formula 1's calendar—a race that somehow manages to be both utterly captivating and completely underwhelming at the same time. Having experienced it firsthand, I'm left wondering whether the event's legendary status stems from the racing itself or simply from everything that surrounds it.

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