Monaco 1966: breathtaking photos from that era

As the 78th Monaco Grand Prix approaches, let's take a nostalgic look back at the 1966 edition through John Frankenheimer's film.

Only four cars managed to cross the finish line at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix, a rarity that prevented all championship points from being awarded. The small number of finishers became a striking reminder of the unforgiving nature of the street circuit, a reputation that dates back to its creation in 1929, when Anthony Noghès, son of the president of the Automobile Club of Monaco, laid out the circuit under the patronage of Prince Albert I. Today, that same winding street circuit remains one of the three most prestigious races on the calendar.

In the first edition of the Formula 1 World Championship, Monaco was the second race of the season and gave Argentine legend Juan-Manuel Fangio his first Grand Prix victory. As the 78th edition of the race takes place, the sport looks back on moments such as that of 1966, immortalized by John Frankenheimer. His documentary on that season not only captured the drama of the time, but also won three Oscars in 1967.