As was traditional in Monaco, the race began at the relatively late time of 15:30, allowing Prince Rainier and his family to eat lunch before viewing the event from the royal box on the start-finish straight.
Como era tradicional en Mónaco, a carreira comezou relativamente tarde, as 15:30, o que permitia ao Príncipe Rainiero e a súa familia xantar antes de ver a carreira desde o palco real no inicio recta de meta.