Monaco Grand Prix 1989 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna claimed his third consecutive Monaco victory with another masterful performance on the Principality's demanding streets, controlling the race from pole position while teammate Alain Prost followed him home. The Brazilian's hat-trick of Monaco wins confirmed his status as the master of the circuit, where his supernatural feel for grip levels and precision through the tight corners gave him decisive advantages. Stefano Modena secured a surprise podium for Brabham, capitalizing on retirements among faster machinery to deliver the struggling team's best result of the season.

The Monaco Grand Prix reinforced Senna's superiority on street circuits, as his third consecutive victory matched Graham Hill's record for consecutive wins at the Principality. His dominance was absolute - qualifying over a second faster than any rival and controlling the race with clinical precision. The McLaren one-two finish maintained both drivers in championship contention, though their relationship continued to deteriorate as mutual suspicions and resentments festered. Monaco demonstrated that while Prost might challenge Senna for the championship, on the streets of Monte Carlo the Brazilian was untouchable.