Monaco is a race where the track makes it almost impossible to overtake (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Formula One chief Ross Brawn says the sport will seek changes to the Monaco Grand Prix circuit following Sunday’s procession in the principality.
Max Verstappen led virtually every lap on the streets of Monte Carlo to knock Lewis Hamilton off the world championship summit.
But the 78-lap race will be forgotten in a hurry following the lack of on-track action.
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In case you didn t hear the latest news, the Automobile Club de Monaco and French luxury house Louis Vuitton just announced a multi-year collaboration. Starting with the 78th edition, one of the F1 s most prized trophies will travel in style in a handmade Louis Vuitton case. 1 photo
Along with the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the F1 Grand Prix de Monaco is known as one of the most important car races in the world by fans. Held by the Automobile Club de Monaco, it is a glamorous and widely viewed event in motorsport. So naturally, the house will fit perfectly as the trunk supplier for the gold trophy.
After collaborating with NBA for a basketball capsule collection, Louis Vuitton s new multi-year collaborator is none other than Automobile Club de Monaco, the ones behind Monaco Grand Prix, a leading Formula One motor racing event. And marking the start of the partnership is the Trophy Travel Case, which the winner of this year s Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco on 23 May 2021.
The Trophy Travel Case was hand-crated in the fashion house s historic Asnières, located on the outskirts of Paris. It showcases Louis Vuitton s traditional know-how while drawing inspiration from the heritage of the prestigious race which is celebrating its 78th edition this year. The iconic Monogram canvas is adorned with the red shade of the Monaco flag while the red lines tracing V for victory are rimmed with a white stripe that s reminiscent of the unique urban route of the track.