The Prince of Monaco has intervened directly in the Principality’s troubled negotiations with Formula 1 over a new contract for 2023. “For sure we expect to have a couple of races more than this year, but less than 25, that’s for sure,” said Domenicali. Rosberg is hoping there will be room for Monaco – arguably the most famous race on the calendar but also the least lucrative for F1 due to its uniquely beneficial contract terms that recognised the event’s importance. That recognition is now in doubt as race promoter the Automobile Club de Monaco negotiates with Domenicali. “Prince Albert personally intervened in the negotiations because the representatives of the automobile club continue to play very hard and firm,” Rosberg is quoted by motorsport-total.com. “Prince Albert is now taking an active part in the negotiations because the Monaco GP is so historic but also the most spectacular and glamorous race of the season.

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