Good Morning Monaco
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
CBS revisits Monaco’s Edmond Safra tragedy in new investigation More than 25 years after the death of billionaire banker Edmond Safra stunned Monaco and sent shockwaves through the international financial world, the case has once again returned to the spotlight following a major new investigation by CBS News’ 48 Hours…
Monaco exhibition brings archaeology to life through Stéphane Gamelin’s lens Visitors to Monaco’s Fishermen’s Gallery are being offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes of archaeological discovery thanks to a striking new photography exhibition unveiled by the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology of Monaco…
Leclerc’s Monaco magic returns with Ferrari’s special home-race tribute Ferrari has unveiled a special Monaco-themed design for Charles Leclerc ahead of his home Grand Prix, with white accents and limited-edition merchandise set to feature during one of the most anticipated weekends of the Formula 1 season…
Ronaldinho to headline Monaco’s racing stars football cup as Grand Prix week begins Monaco’s Grand Prix festivities will get an early kick-off this year as the Racing Stars Football Cup returns to Stade Louis II on Wednesday, June 3, bringing together Formula 1 drivers, football icons and celebrity personalities for a high-profile charity match organised by the Barbagiuans de Monaco…
Monaco strengthens mosquito surveillance ahead of summer heat As warmer temperatures return to the Principality, Monaco has intensified its mosquito monitoring programme with the installation of specialised traps designed not only to capture insects, but also to analyse them for potential health risks…
Monaco throw away three-goal lead in nine-goal Strasbourg thriller AS Monaco’s season ended in chaotic fashion on the evening of Sunday, May 17, as the Principality side collapsed from a commanding position to suffer a dramatic 5-4 defeat away to Strasbourg in one of the wildest matches of the Ligue 1 campaign…
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
McLaren has unveiled its new MCL HY hypercar in Monaco, marking the British manufacturer’s return to top-level endurance racing ahead of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The project signals a major new chapter for McLaren, which now plans to compete simultaneously in Formula 1, IndyCar and endurance racing during what the team describes as a new “golden era” for sports car competition. Danish driver Michael Jensen has been confirmed as the first official driver for the programme and has already taken part in the development of the car, praising its impressive downforce and performance characteristics. McLaren also revealed that a road-going version inspired by the hypercar will eventually be made available to selected customers.
