Monaco Grand Prix 1957 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Monaco Grand Prix

Monte-Carlo Monaco

Complete

May 19, 1957 2:00 PM

Race Results

🥇Winner
🥈2nd Place
🥉3rd Place

Race Summary

Juan Manuel Fangio claimed his second consecutive victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, mastering the street circuit's demands with another commanding performance. The Argentine champion led home Tony Brooks' Vanwall in second place, with Masten Gregory completing the podium in a third Maserati. Fangio's victory demonstrated his undiminished brilliance at 46 years old, as he navigated Monaco's unforgiving barriers without error.

Brooks' second place for Vanwall represented a breakthrough for the British manufacturer, showing they could challenge the established Italian teams on street circuits as well as faster venues. The young British driver's performance suggested Vanwall's potential as championship contenders, though reliability remained a concern. Gregory's third place continued Maserati's strong start to the season.

Fangio's dominance through the opening races established him as the clear championship favorite, with the Maserati 250F proving perfectly suited to his smooth, precise driving style. His Monaco victory added another chapter to his growing legend, demonstrating mastery across all circuit types from high-speed ovals to tight street circuits.