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| |title=<center>1960 Monaco Grand Prix</center>
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| |image=1960monacograndprix1.jpg
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| |imagecaption=Stirling Moss claims Lotus' first ever World Championship victory.
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| |status=<span style="color:orange;">'''Partially Found'''</span>
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| The '''''1960 Monaco Grand Prix''''' was the second race of the 1960 Formula One Season. Occurring on 29th May at the Circuit de Monaco, the race was ultimately won by Stirling Moss in a Rob Walker-owned Lotus-Climax, marking the first World Championship win by a Lotus car. The event also marked the debut of future World Champion John Surtees.
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| ==Background==
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| The ''1960 Monaco Grand Prix'' was the seventh running of the event as part of Formula One following its debut on the calendar in 1950.<ref name="history">[https://f1chronicle.com/the-history-of-the-monaco-grand-prix/ ''F1 Chronicle detailing the history of the Monaco Grand Prix''.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref> It was also the 18th in Grand Prix history.<ref>[https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/winners/&race=monaco_grand_prix ''Ultimate Car Page'' providing a list of Monaco Grand Prix.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref><ref name="history"/> Lasting 100 laps,<ref name="results">[https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/1960_Grand_Prix_of_Monaco/F/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the qualifying and race results of the event.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref> the Monaco Grand Prix remains an integral event of the Formula One calendar, including being prestigious enough to be classified as part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, alongside the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500.<ref name="history"/><ref>[https://www.topendsports.com/events/motorsports/triple-crown.htm ''Topend Sports'' detailing the Triple Crown of Motorsport.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref>
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| Heading into the race, the works Lotus team were bolstered with the signing of future champion John Surtees, while the privateer Walker team replaced their Cooper-Climax in favour of a Lotus 18 for Moss.<ref name="magazine">[https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/july-1960/40/xviiith-grand-prix ''Motor Sport'' providing a detailed race report.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref><ref name="grand">[https://www.grandprix.com/races/monaco-gp-1960.html ''Grand Prix'' summarising the event.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref> As Coventry-Climax had developed its engine to produce another 20bhp, it enabled Lotus and Cooper to generally control qualifying.<ref name="magazine"/> Moss broke the lap record set the previous year in both qualifying sessions, achieving pole position with a time of 1:36.3.<ref name="espn">[http://en.espn.co.uk/monaco/motorsport/story/35541.html ''ESPN'' summarising the race.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref><ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> The only issue he experienced was that he became soaked with petrol that had leaked from the Lotus' fuel tank during one session.<ref name="espn"/> Defending two-time champion Jack Brabham lined up second in a Cooper-Climax, with Brooks third in a BRP-owned Cooper.<ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="magazine"/> Surtees qualified 15th, with only the top 16 fastest drivers being allowed to start the race.<ref name="results"/><ref name="magazine"/> In total, eight failed to qualify for the event, while notably all 16 qualifiers broke the previous year's lap record.<ref name="espn"/><ref name="results"/> Among those who failed to qualify included Ferrari's Cliff Allison, who suffered a broke arm and fractured ribs after crashing at entrance of the chicane, which threw him free from his car.<ref name="espn"/><ref name="results"/>
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| ==The Race==
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| With the starting order decided, the 1960 Monaco Grand Prix commenced on 29th May.<ref name="results"/> Jo Bonnier, who qualified fifth in a BRM, made the strongest start and was in first by the time the cars reached the first hairpin.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> Brabham moved past Moss, who was now down to third.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/> On lap 4, Brabham attempted to move by Bonnier at the hairpin, but the BRM held strong, while Brabham would be overtaken by Moss a lap later.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/> Moss was now pressurising Bonnier, but despite the BRM driver attempting to wave the Lotus by, Moss elected to stay behind and enable Bonnier to reluctantly set the race pace.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/> This was to the BRM's detriment as each usage of the brake required a re-pumping of the brake pedal.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/> Eventually, with other drivers closing in on them, Moss moved into first on lap 17 and already produced a gap of five seconds, while Brabham passed the Swede for second.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> Surtees retired in his debut race after 17 laps following a transmission failure, while Brabham and Bonnier duelled for second.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="results"/> As Bonnier re-passed for Brabham for second on lap 27, rain emerged lap later.<ref name="grand"/> Moss proved overly-cautious, enabling Brabham to catch-up and pass both him and Bonnier to re-gain the lead on lap 34.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="results"/>
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| However, Brabham damaged his Cooper's chassis on lap 41 after hitting a wall, which combined with gearbox problems, forced his retirement.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> This allowing Moss to move back into first, and when sunny weather emerged on lap 46, he began to control the race again.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> However, his 14-second lead on Bonnier was nullified when he made an impromptu pitstop after losing a cylinder.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/> It turned out a plug lead was detached, and with it re-attached, Moss began to close in on the BRM.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> By lap 67, he was directly behind Bonnier, while Ferrari's Phil Hill passed Cooper-Climax's Bruce McLaren for third.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> BRM's Graham Hill also attempted to pass McLaren, but ended up spinning off and smashing into the commentators' box.<ref name="espn"/><ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> Meanwhile, Moss re-passed Bonnier, the latter then retiring on lap 78 following a split rear suspension.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="results"/> McLaren had earlier re-passed Hill; thus he was now in second but considerably behind Moss.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/> At this point, only four cars were on-track, prompting Brabham, Bonnier and others to hastily repair their vehicles to try and limp for the final points positions.<ref name="magazine"/><ref name="espn"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/>
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| Elsewhere, Moss claimed the first ever victory for a Lotus car and eight points in the Drivers' Championship.<ref name="moss">[http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/story/18419.html ''ESPN'' detailing Lotus' first win in the World Championship and Moss' recollection of it.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref><ref name="espn"/><ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> McLaren beat Hill for second, while Cooper-Climax's Tony Brooks finished fourth.<ref name="espn"/><ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> Bonnier and Ferrari's Richie Ginther claimed the final points positions of fifth and sixth respectively, being numerous laps behind the leader.<ref name="espn"/><ref name="magazine"/><ref name="grand"/><ref name="results"/> Years later, Moss recalled that while the works Lotus team was happy that a Lotus car won the race, they were disappointed that it was not from one of its works drivers.<ref name="moss"/> He nevertheless stated "I think they would certainly be happy to have the win, but pretty disappointed it wasn't one of their cars. I certainly would have been very disappointed if I couldn't beat Lotus. Or any of the other drivers. That's what one is out there to do."<ref name="moss"/>
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| ==Availability==
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| The race would reportedly be partially televised live, including by the BBC, RAI, and ORTF.<ref name="broadcasts">[https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=8D94CC199E340254&resid=8D94CC199E340254!149 List of Formula One television broadcasts noting several organisations provided live coverage of the race, including the BBC, RAI, and ORTF.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref> According to Issue 1,907 of ''Radio Times'', the BBC would provide a dedicated 45-minute broadcast, in addition to showcasing the finish of the race alongside an international football match between Austria and Scotland.<ref>[https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/service_bbc_television_service/1960-05-29#at-14.30 BBC Genome archive of ''Radio Times'' issues detailing the BBC's live coverage of the race.] Retrieved 16th Sep '22</ref><ref name="broadcasts"/> No television broadcast has yet to resurface, but footage of the race can be found in documentaries and newsreels.
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| ==Gallery==
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| ===Videos===
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| |description1 =Colour footage from a British documentary
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| |id2 =H7Bz5O_QQdY
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| |description2 =Colour footage of the race from a documentary.
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| |id3 =nekmINOubIQ
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| |description3 =''British Pathé'' newsreel of the race.
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| |id4 =HktWzsR0WHM
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| |description4 =Silent footage of Innes Ireland pushing his Lotus-Climax up to Casino Square.
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| }}
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| ===Images===
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| <gallery mode=packed heights=250px>
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| 1960monacograndprix2.jpg|Programme for the race.
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| 1960monacograndprix7.jpg|Bonnier leads the field at the start.
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| 1960monacograndprix3.jpg|Brabham ahead of Moss.
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| 1960monacograndprix4.jpg|Moss during the race.
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| 1960monacograndprix5.jpg|Moss celebrating his win.
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| 1960monacograndprix6.jpg|Moss with the trophy.
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| </gallery>
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| ==See Also==
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| *[[1953 British Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1953)]]
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| *[[1953 Italian Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1953)]]
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| *[[1954 British Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1954)]]
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| *[[1954 Italian Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1954)]]
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| *[[1955 Dutch Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1955)]]
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| *[[1955 Italian Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1955)]]
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| *[[1955 Monaco Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1955)]]
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| *[[1956 Belgian Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1956)]]
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| *[[1956 British Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1956)]]
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| *[[1956 French Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1956)]]
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| *[[1956 Italian Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1956)]]
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| *[[1956 Monaco Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1956)]]
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| *[[1957 British Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1957)]]
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| *[[1957 Monaco Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1957)]]
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| *[[1958 British Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1958)]]
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| *[[1958 Italian Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1958)]]
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| *[[1958 Monaco Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1958)]]
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| *[[1959 British Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1959)]]
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| *[[1959 Italian Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1959)]]
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| *[[1959 Monaco Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1959)]]
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| *[[1959 Portuguese Grand Prix (partially found footage of Formula One World Championship race; 1959)]]
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| *[[2005 San Marino Grand Prix (partially found ITV advert break during final laps of Formula One race; 2005)]]
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| *[[Advanced Driving with Graham Hill (lost ITV motoring series; 1974)]]
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| *[[Donkey Does F1 (partially found photos of Shrek character inflatable at Formula One races; 2004)]]
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| *[[F-1 World Grand Prix III (lost build of cancelled Nintendo 64 Formula One racing game; 2000-2001)]]
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| *[[F1 2000 (lost pre-release builds of Formula One game; 2000)]]
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| *[[F1 2010 (lost pre-alpha build of Formula One game; 2010)]]
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| *[[F1 Racing Championship 2 (lost build of cancelled PC/PlayStation 2 Formula One game; 2001)]]
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| *[[Fernando Alonso's 2015 testing accident (lost footage of Formula One test session crash; 2015)]]
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| *[[Grand Prix 3 (lost build of cancelled Dreamcast port of PC Formula One racing game; 2001)]]
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| *[[Grand Prix 4 (lost build of cancelled Xbox port of PC Formula One racing game sequel; 2002)]]
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| *[[McLaren MP4-18 (lost footage of unraced Formula One car; 2003)]]
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| *[[Racing Arrows (partially found Formula One TV series; 2001)]]
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| *[[Robert Kubica's 2010 Japanese Grand Prix Q3 lap (lost audio of Formula One qualifying lap; 2010)]]
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| *[[Williams FW15C (partially found footage and lap time information of unraced CVT Formula One car; 1993)]]
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| [[Category:Lost recordings of sports events]]
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| [[Category:Partially found media]]
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| [[Category:Historic]]
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