I drove an F1 car at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Driving a 1980 Tyrrell 010, I took part in something truly magnificent, torn between emotion, the desire to do well, the stress of living up to expectations, and the fear of ending up in the barriers. This is the story of my wild Monegasque adventure.

Published 29/04/2026 à 15:40

Frédéric Rouvier

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I drove an F1 car at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix

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It all started with a phone call from Willy Collignon, the boss of the AGS Racing team, in early February. He had a magnificent 1980 Tyrrell 010 at his premises, which he offered me the chance to drive, provided he could find some sponsors to complete the budget. The offer was very tempting for me. Money is the lifeblood of motorsport, but as they say, nothing is impossible! Touched by this project, some wonderful people quickly joined me. That's how I ended up on the entry list for this 14th edition of the most famous historic Grand Prix in the world, in the...

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