MONACO GRAND PRIX: Race of Kings DVD

Among the yachts, casinos, nightclubs and hotels, death-defying racing cars rocket through the narrow streets on Monaco at an unbelievable 300km per hour. At a time where wider tracks and better adapted circuits have been purpose-built for safety reasons, Monaco appears to be a dangerous relic. Despite its difficult and unforgiving track, the Monaco Grand Prix is the highlight of the Formula One racing calendar. Stirling Moss believes it is the extra danger that makes it preferable to other circuits. With previously unseen action and archive footage, this film offers a rare insight into the world of such legends as Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen, Jackie Stewart, Bernie Ecclestone and Ayrton Senna. In their words this is the only place where motor racing heroes get to experience such intimacy with their crowd and rub shoulders with royalty. The film truly has a carnival feel in this unique and beautiful waterside and vertiginous location. 50 minute colour programme.