There are victories that come from structure. And then there are those that arrive breathless, stitched together by instinct, exhaustion, and a refusal to yield. This one belonged to the latter.
The Monaco Historic Grand Prix began in style when HSH Prince Albert II drove the first lap of the circuit in a Bugatti Type 41, also known as the "Bugatti Royale,” on Saturday 25 April 2026. The lap also celebrated the Bugatti Royale’s centenary (1926-2026).



