Once upon a time, Formula One fan and more general wit Clive James noted with his typical dryness that 'it is said these days with increasing frequency that Monaco makes a nice change from Grand Prix racing'. And with but the latest visit now upon us, it's hard to argue with his sentiments. Really, what is it with the place and its 'jewel in the crown' status in F1? There are so many reasons to dislike Grands Prix around the Principality. If you're to be critical the Monaco round is an anachronism. If you're to be very critical, it's an absurdity. To adapt the saying, if the Monaco Grand Prix didn't exist then there is no way you could invent it. A narrow and...
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