Article To news overview © Getty Images/Red Bull Contentpool Traditionally, Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix has began on a Thursday which is different to the normal F1 format. It's a tradition that dates back nearly 100 years to 1929 when the race was held on the same week as the Feast of the Ascension. Due to this, Friday was viewed as a mandatory day of rest. That's how the unique Monaco format started and the main reasons for the continuation of no F1 running on a Friday is due to financial reasons. The extra day in Monaco allows more money to be spent in the country as F1's presence attracts thousands of people to the Principality during the week. Another unique aspect of Monaco is the...
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