Highlights from the 2021 Historic Monaco Grand Prix

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Last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix Historique was a resounding success, with the classic event fulfilling the long-awaited expectations of fans and participants alike.

Last year's cancellation due to COVID-19 left everyone craving for some long overdue vintage action in the Principality, while the race weekend was also an opportunity for the Automobile Club de Monaco's many marshals to warm up for Formula 1's equally belated return to Monte-Carlo next month.

The ACM released on Monday its official film of the event highlighting the greatest moments of this year's edition, and we couldn’t resist passing it on here on our website for everyone to enjoy.

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Sunday's 'plat de résistance' was the event for F1 cars built between 1973 and 1976 that featured a titanic battle between Jean Alesi at the wheel of Niki Lauda's 1974 Ferrari B3 and the Lotus 77 of Marco Werner.

The two war veterans are featured in the superb shot hereabove by photographer Joris Clerc.

But there were so many other scraps and tussles on Sunday showcasing the vast and colorful array of outstanding machinery covering over seven decades of motorsport.

So, sit back and check out the official film of the 2021 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.