Flagship Events · F1, ePrix & Historic

Private Chauffeur
Monaco Grand Prix

Premium transport service for all three Principality Grand Prix events — Formula 1 (late May each year), Formula E ePrix (spring) and the Historic Grand Prix (biennial, even years). Paddock, yacht parties, Monte-Carlo palaces, Nice airport transfers. Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead and note the 12-hour rule for all Monaco pickups.

Your transport partner
for the Monaco Grand Prix

The urban circuit of the Principauté hosts three major motorsport events: the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix in late May, the Monaco E-Prix in Formula E in spring and the Monaco Historic Grand Prix in even-numbered years. Three distinct events, each with its own audience and identity, yet all sharing the same logistical challenges: extreme traffic, filtered access, the 12-hour rule for Monaco pickups and an absolute requirement for punctuality.

Eminence Prestige places its premium fleet and elite chauffeurs at the service of racing teams, sponsors, hospitality agencies, corporate guests, accredited media, collectors and VIP clients across all three events. Our command of Monaco during a Grand Prix weekend — the 12-hour rule, paddock access, official diversions, secure parking, coordination with Monegasque authorities — makes the difference between a seamless day and an unacceptable delay at the start grid or a sponsor reception.

The three Monaco Grand Prix events

Formula 1 Grand Prix — the most legendary race in the World Championship, held each year in late May over four days. More than 200,000 spectators, the entire F1 paddock, teams, official sponsors, hospitality partners, media and celebrities converge on the Rock. It is our most logistically intensive event of the year.

Monaco E-Prix (Formula E) — a showcase for electric motorsport on the Principality's urban circuit. A single race day, a younger and tech-oriented audience, premium technology and automotive partners (equipment suppliers, electric vehicle manufacturers, mobility sponsors). Eminence Prestige serves sponsors, teams and VIP guests with the same rigour as at the F1.

Monaco Historic Grand Prix — a biennial competition (even years) in which pre-war Grand Prix machines, historic Formula 1 cars and collector single-seaters compete. A discerning audience of connoisseurs, wealthy collectors and historic racing teams, an understated atmosphere, refined VIP expectations. Service in a Mercedes S-Class or Range Rover Vogue LWB for this distinguished clientele.

The 12-hour rule for Monaco pickups

A key requirement of the Grand Prix: any pick-up from Monaco by a carrier registered in France is subject to a mandatory legal declaration filed with the Monegasque authorities, submitted at least 2 hours before the scheduled pickup time. To guarantee administrative processing and eliminate any risk of being delayed at the Principality's exit, Eminence Prestige requires a confirmed booking at least 12 hours in advance for any pick-up in Monaco. There is no such requirement for drop-offs in Monaco from France — a Nice → Monaco or Cannes → Monaco journey can be booked up to the last minute. This rule is automatically verified in our quoting system.

Hotels & paddock access

All Monegasque palaces: Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Fairmont Monte-Carlo, Columbus Monte-Carlo, Port Palace. Our chauffeurs know precisely the official drop-off zones around the circuit: paddock approaches, access to Grandstands K, T-Tribune and Piscine, and the circuit's iconic corners (Sainte-Dévote, Loews/Grand Hôtel, Massenet, Casino, Mirabeau). Early morning departures to the paddock are organised — allow an additional 45 minutes compared to normal timing to absorb access controls.

Yacht party & VIP event coordination

The Monaco F1 Grand Prix is also the occasion for yacht parties in Port Hercule, Amber Lounge galas, sponsor evenings and partner brunches. Eminence Prestige coordinates your movements between the Yacht Club de Monaco, the Casino de Monte-Carlo, private rooftops, team parties and late-night after-parties. Service in a Mercedes S-Class 2026 or Range Rover Vogue LWB, management of filtered access, and discreet standby near the port for the duration of the reception.

Airport transfers Nice ↔ Monaco

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) ↔ Monaco: the most in-demand journey during a Grand Prix weekend. Allow 40 minutes off-peak, up to 1h45 on qualifying and race days due to the mass influx of arrivals. Our chauffeurs anticipate alternative routes via the A8 then the lower or middle corniche according to live traffic, and know the authorised drop-off points on the Principality's borders on race days. Meet and greet in the NCE arrivals hall with a personalised nameplate, real-time flight tracking.

Multi-vehicle coordination for sponsor delegations & teams

For sponsor delegations, racing team commercial staff and hospitality programmes requiring 4 to 15 vehicles simultaneously across the Grand Prix weekend, we deploy a dedicated 24/7 dispatcher and a centralised schedule. Coordination of hotel ↔ paddock shuttles, transfers to partner events, management of circuit disruptions (Safety Car, red flag delaying race finishes), direct WhatsApp communication with your hospitality coordinator. Mixed fleet of Mercedes S-Class, Range Rover Vogue LWB and VIP Luxury Sprinter according to configuration.

Private chauffeur rates
Monaco Grand Prix

Indicative all-inclusive rates from — personalised quote depending on configuration. Booking 4 to 8 weeks before the event recommended (F1, ePrix or Historic). 12-hour rule applies for all Monaco pickups.

Grand Prix ServiceRate from
As-directed hire — half day (5h)On request
Mercedes S-Class day (10h)On request
Range Rover Vogue LWB day (10h)On request
VIP Luxury Sprinter day (10h)On request
Transfer NCE ↔ MonacoFrom €130
Transfer Cannes ↔ MonacoFrom €200
Full Grand Prix package (multi-vehicle)On request

Grand Prix as-directed hire quoted according to duration, vehicle and schedule. Multi-vehicle coordination and dedicated dispatcher included in multi-day packages. 12-hour rule mandatory for all pickups from Monaco.

Monaco Grand Prix
— client questions

Any pick-up from Monegasque territory by a foreign carrier is subject to a mandatory legal declaration filed with the Monegasque authorities, submitted at least 2 hours before the scheduled pickup time. To guarantee administrative processing, Eminence Prestige requires a confirmed booking at least 12 hours before any pick-up in Monaco. There is no such requirement for drop-offs in Monaco from France.

All Monegasque palaces: Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Hermitage, Hôtel Métropole, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Fairmont Monte-Carlo, Columbus, Port Palace. Also border hotels (Cap-d'Ail, Beausoleil, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin) and private villas on Cap-Martin where many VIP clients stay during the Grand Prix.

Yes — we provide private transport across all three events held on the Circuit de la Principauté: the Formula 1 Grand Prix (late May each year), the Monaco E-Prix in Formula E (spring) and the Monaco Historic Grand Prix (biennial, even years). The same services, the same premium vehicles, the same logistical rigour — tailored to each event's distinct audience.

Grand Prix rates are provided on a personalised quote basis. As-directed hire (half-day, full day) is quoted according to vehicle (Mercedes S-Class, Range Rover Vogue LWB, Luxury Sprinter), duration and configuration. Transfer NCE ↔ Monaco from €130 in a Mercedes E-Class. Full Grand Prix fixed-price package on request (multi-vehicle, dedicated dispatcher included). All-inclusive rates.

Yes — this is one of our flagship services during the Grand Prix. Our chauffeurs know the paddock drop-off zones, access to Grandstands K, T-Tribune and Piscine, as well as the approaches to Port Hercule for yacht parties (Amber Lounge, sponsor events, hospitality gatherings). Direct coordination with your publicist, official ACM ticketing team or hospitality provider.

Absolutely. We regularly manage sponsor delegations, racing team staff and hospitality groups requiring multi-vehicle coordination (4 to 15 vehicles simultaneously), a centralised schedule and a dedicated 24/7 dispatcher across the full Grand Prix weekend. Ideal for official partners, hospitality agencies, media, commercial teams and corporate guests.

Your private chauffeur
for the Monaco Grand Prix

F1, ePrix or Historic — personalised quote within 2 hours · Book 4 to 8 weeks before the event · 12-hour rule for all Monaco pickups.