Historic Monaco Grand Prix marks 30th anniversary of chaotic race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1996 race, where only three drivers finished. Michael Schumacher, who started from pole, crashed on the opening lap. Damon Hill led until Lap 40 when his engine failed, allowing Olivier Panis to seize victory despite earlier challenges. The race is remembered for its dramatic retirements and Panis's improbable win from 14th on the grid. Last year's winner, Lando Norris, will return aiming to defend his title.
- •Only three drivers finished the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Schumacher crashed on the opening lap; Hill led until Lap 40.
- •Olivier Panis won after both Hill and Alesi retired.
- •Lando Norris won last year's race from pole position.
- •The 2026 race marks the historic 30-year milestone.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Historic Monaco chaos: when only three drivers crossed the finish line in Monte Carlo
"The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix will mark the 30th anniversary of one of the most memorable and chaotic races on the streets of Monte Carlo. Back in 1996, only three drivers finished the race.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Sep 13, 2026, 7:37 PMHow virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?
F1•Sep 13, 2026, 7:04 PMCarlos Sainz accuses Fernando Alonso of provoking a penalty "like always"
F1•Sep 13, 2026, 6:35 PMAntonelli impressive and one of Colapinto's best weekends - driver ratings
F1•Sep 13, 2026, 6:02 PMLeclerc reflects on Ferrari's Spanish GP strategy
F1•Sep 13, 2026, 5:21 PMMercedes thought it had pole position until Lando Norris came along
F1•Sep 13, 2026, 4:25 PMMarc Marquez: MotoGP rivals gave me a “present” - and it tastes “sweet”