2018 Historic Grand Prix of Monaco
The 2018 Historic Grand Prix of Monaco was the eleventh running of the Grand Prix of Monaco, a motor racing event for heritage Grand Prix, Voiturettes, Formula One, Formula Two and Sports cars.
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Race A was restored to full race status at the request of the drivers, having been held as a demonstration in 2016. The opening ceremony featured a rare appearance by the Lamborghini Marzal concept car, driven by Prince Albert II.Three parades were held throughout the weekend:
- A motorcycle parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the only Motorcycle Grand Prix held at Monaco on 17 May 1948, featuring MotoGP world champion and Monaco resident Wayne Gardner.
- A celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Porsche, featuring Jacky Ickx in his 1981 Le Mans winning Porsche 936, and his daughter Vanina driving a Porsche F1 car.
- An F1 heritage parade, with drivers including John Watson, Emanuele Pirro, Josh Hill, Mika Häkkinen, Eddie Irvine, Thierry Boutsen, Karun Chandhok and Riccardo Patrese.