This is the big one. It’s easily the most illustrious race of the Grand Prix season. Let alone being one of the most famous sporting events in the world. Formula One is set to reach maximum speed on Sunday the 29th of May 2011 at 14:00. This is the date and time of the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2011.

The event is known as one of the Triple Crown of Motorsport. It is seen as the epitome of excitement and glamour around the globe. The Monaco Grand Prix has been the pinnacle for many racing fans since its inception in 1929. Lovers of motor racing won’t be able to contain themselves at the Circuit de Monaco this Sunday. They will gather to see if Sebastian Vettel will win once more this season. Or will Hamilton to Button to Webber, finally unseat him? Fans will swarm to watch those racing cars screech along that fine course, across the stunning roadways of Monte Carlo. It is one of the most scenic and most precarious routes in the world. Who will master the streets of Monaco and cross the finish line first?

Practice rounds begin on Thursday the 26th May 2011 at 10am and go on to Saturday the 28th at 11am. The qualifying round takes place at 14.00 on Saturday. The race is due to start at 14:00 local time on Sunday. It lasts for an amazing 78 action packed laps. The track has a circuit length of 3.34 km and a total race distance of 260.5 km.

The current lap record is held by the legendary Michael Schumacher, who completed a circuit in 1:14.439 in 2004. Can he beat his own time on Sunday or will one of the younger drivers reach the chequered flag before him? Fans will watch with baited breath on Sunday to see who takes the crown supreme at The Monaco Grand Prix.