Sainte-Dévote. Robert Manzon, (56) Simca Gordini. Monaco Grand Prix 1952, transformed into a race for sports cars. This was a two day event, the Sunday for the up to 2 litres (Prix de Monte Carlo), the Monday for the bigger engines, (Monaco Grand Prix).

Robert Manzon, in his number 56 Simca Gordini, navigates the tight Sainte-Dévote hairpin turn. The 1952 Monaco Grand Prix was exceptionally transformed into a two-day race for sports cars. From a high angle, the street circuit is lined with spectators watching from simple chairs behind sandbag barriers and from the balconies of city buildings. A large banner for 'VEDOL' motor oil stretches across the track, while a photographer crouches on the inside balustrade to capture the action.

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GPMonaco, Racing

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